(MME) Modern Middle East Location Lesson

Modern Middle East Location

The Middle East is also called Southwest Asia because it is the southwest region of the Asian continent. This is important to know because you may encounter texts and media that use either name for this region. No matter which name is used, the region is the landmass that connects the three major continents found primarily in the Eastern Hemisphere: Europe, Asia, and Africa. The unique location of the Middle East region has had major implications on the history and development of the area. Its connections to all three continents have led to its being affected in many different ways by the trade and travel that passed through the region.

Locations Presentation

Locations Challenge

Can you label the 5 Geographic Regions?

• Northern Tier
• Arabian Peninsula
• Fertile Crescent
• Nile River Valley
• Maghreb

Take Away

Throughout these lessons, you gained an understanding of the modern cultural and physical landscape of Southwest Asia (Middle East). You examined how conflict and change shaped and continue to shape the political boundaries of the region. You explored the specific elements of culture to develop a deeper understanding of the prominent religions in the area. You researched the governance of the region including the role religion plays in governance and international relations. Finally, you located specific countries and physical features in the region and examined how the location, climate, and physical characteristics of the area have affected and continue to impact where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.

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