Transcript I know about the city of Babylon and why it was important to

I know about the city of Babylon
and why it was important to
Mesopotamia.
Babylon was the center of the Babylonian empire. Its location made it
a crossroads of trade making it a very rich city. They developed roads
that made it easier to trade.
I know about the Phoenicians, their
accomplishments, and
contributions.
The Phoenicians were masters of trade, selling dyes and dense cedar
wood. They used the Mediterranean Sea to spread their trade. The
Phoenicians developed a simple alphabet, the Phoenician Alphabet,
with just 22 symbols making it easy to learn than cuneiform.
I know the location of Mesopotamia
and why civilization began there.
Mesopotamia was located in an area called the Fertile Crescent
between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The rivers created very rich
farmland. People in the Middle East tended to settle in river valleys
or near an oasis. They developed a system of writing called
cuneiform which is a combination of symbols to make groups of
wedges and lines.
I know about the development of
writing systems in Southwest Asia,
and which writing system helped
more people learn to read and
write.
The Sumerians developed a system of writing called cuneiform which
is a combination of symbols to make groups of wedges and lines. This
developed over time and was usable in many languages. The
Phoenicians later developed the Phoenician Alphabet which made it
easier to learn to read and write.
I can explain the contributions of
Hammurabi.
Hammurabi organized a list of laws that were known as Hammurabi’s
code. This was the first time that laws were written down. The code
told the people of Babylonia how to settle conflicts in all areas of life.
I know the 5 pillars of Islam.
a. Declaration of faith – proclaiming belief in one God and
Muhammed is his messenger
b. Prayer – reciting prayers five times a day
c. Almsgiving – giving charity
d. Fasting – not eating or drinking during the day during
Ramadan
e. Pilgrimage – making the hajj to Mecca once in a lifetime
I know the sacred sites for Islam,
Christianity, Judaism.
Islam – Mecca in Saudi Arabia – holy city, destination of the hajj
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem – spot where the Islamic prophet
Mohammed ascended into heaven
Christianity – Jordan River in Israel– where Jesus was baptized
Judaism – Western Wall /Wailing Wall in Jerusalem– remaining wall of
the second temple of Jerusalem, destroyed by Romans
All three religions view Jerusalem as a sacred city.
I know religious holidays for Islam,
Christianity, Judaism
Islam
Ramadan – a month of fasting, Muslims purifying their
soul through prayer and self sacrifice
Christianity Christmas – Celebrating the birth of Christ
Easter – Christ rising from the dead.
Judaism
Passover – celebrates Moses leading the slaves out of
Egypt
Yom Kippur – fasting and atonement (asking for
forgiveness of their sins)
I know dietary and cultural
restrictions for Islam, Christianity,
Judaism
Islam – in a conservative Islamic culture, drinking alcohol, eating pork,
and woman being in public without a veil is forbidden
Christianity (Catholics)* – no eating meat during lent on Fridays
Judaism – only eating kosher foods
I know the origin, founder, and
basic beliefs of all three
monotheistic religions
Islam and Christianity adopted many of the ideas of Judaism, including
the Israelites belief in one God.
Christianity began with the death of Jesus Christ. Their supreme being
is referred to as God
Islam began with the prophet Muhammad wrote the Quran Their
supreme being is referred to as Allah.
Judaism began when Abraham led the Israelites to believe in one God.
Their supreme being is referred to as Yahweh.
I know what the following terms mean: Shariah,
Pilgrimage, Hajj, Communion, Kosher, Baptism,
Synagogue, Mosque, Jihad, Monotheism, Polytheism,
and Script.
Shariah – name for Islamic law
Pilgrimage – a religious journey
Hajj – pilgrimage made by Muslims to Mecca
Communion - the bread represents the body of Jesus and the
wine represents his blood
Kosher – foods that conform to the rules of Jewish dietary laws
Baptism – represents the accepting of God in the Christian religion
Synagogue – a Jewish place of worship
Mosque – a Islamic place of worship
Jihad – “struggle” striving in the way of Allah (Muslim)
Monotheism – belief in a single god
Polytheism – belief in many gods
Script – ancient writing
I can explain how Dubai is
modifying its environment.
Dubai is creating artificial islands in the oceans as well as creating
numerous tourist sites to bring in tourist from all over the world.
I understand why water is so
important to the Middle East.
Water is a valuable natural resource crucial for drinking and irrigation.
Its value has led to many conflicts in the region. Some countries
attempt to take salt out of ocean water, a process known as
desalinization.
I can describe the physical
geography of Mesopotamia.
Mesopotamia was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in
an area called the Fertile Crescent. It is East of the Mediterranean
sea and Northwest of the Persian Gulf. It has large areas of flat, fertile
land.
I can identify the source of current
tensions between Arab and Jews.
After WWII Jewish people were allocated Palestine as their homeland.
Palestinians living there and other Arabs were not accepting of this.
Violence and struggle continues there today as both sides claim the
area as their home land and their holy land.
I can identify what some countries
have done to diversify their
economic pursuits rather than rely
on oil.
Bahrain and Dubai have become regional banking centers.
I can explain why Southwest Asia is
often called the Middle East.
It is the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe.
I can identify the impact of Middle East oil on
the region’s relationship with countries in the
Middle East and the relationship with the rest
of the world.
Many countries, including the United States, strive to keep a good
relationship with oil producing countries to have access to their oil. Oil
producing countries can impact world economy through their oil prices
giving them much influence in world events.
I can explain Hamas and its goal for
the Palestinian people.
Hamas is the organization that represents the Palestinian people in
dealing with Israel and the world.
I can identify the current top oil
consuming countries.
United States, China, and Japan
I know the difference between
renewable and non-renewable
resources.
A renewable resource is one that can be replaced. Tree’s can be regrown making them renewable. Non-renewable cannot be replaced. Oil
took millions of years to form making it non-renewable.
I can explain the effects of
petroleum production and export
on a country’s standard of living.
Countries with oil have a higher standard of living than those countries
without oil reserves.
I know the meaning of OPEC and
its global impact.
OPEC stands for Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
Being a member of OPEC gives a country economic influence over
the price of petroleum an political influence over countries which are
oil dependent.
I understand the goal of the
Crusades and its impact.
The Crusades were a series of wars started by European Christians
aimed at stopping the spread of Islam and was an attempt to take
control of Palestine and Jerusalem from the Muslims.
I can explain the crisis currently
happening in Syria.
Bashar Assad, the ruler of Syria, has been violently repressing a
revolution by the people of Syria. 30,000 people have been killed. No
country has offered military help to stop the violence.
I understand the impact ISIS has
had in the Middle East.
ISIS is a terrorist group that is trying to establish an Islamic theocracy in
Iraq and Syria. They are carrying out acts of terrorism throughout the
region to try and draw attention to their cause. Refugees from Iraq and
Syria have been fleeing to Turkey to seek safety.