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Chapter 4: The Geography and History of Southwest Asia (Middle East)
Vocabulary: Know the Terms
Directions: Define the given term in your own words.
1. nomad
2. irrigation
3. absolute location
4. OPEC
5. Palestinian-Israeli conflict
6. nationalism
7. refugee
8. al-Qaeda
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Directions: Draw an image or symbol that represents the term.
monotheism polytheism Ramadan Torah
church ethnic group desalination oasis
Directions: Write a complete paragraph to explain the topic.
Why is petroleum important to the economies of the countries in Southwest Asia? What effects
would a rise or drop in oil prices have on these countries?