SW Asia History Review

SW Asia History Review

7th Grade Social Studies

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Standards:

SS7H2--ANALYZE continuity and change in SW Asia. (a) EXPLAIN how European partitioning in SW Asia following WWI led to regional conflict. (b) EXPLAIN the historical factors contributing to the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948; include the Jewish religious connection to the land, antisemitism, the development of Zionism in Europe, and the aftermath of the Holocaust.

Standards:

SS7H2--ANALYZE continuity and change in SW Asia. (c) DESCRIBE how land and religion plays a role in continuing conflicts in SW Asia (i.e. the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and Kurdish nationalism) (d) EXPLAIN U.S. presence and interest in SW Asia, including the Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.

Essential Questions:

--How do religion and ethnicity affect the development of a region?

--How have events following wars led to conflict and change?

--Why is conflict likely when two or more factions occupy the same region?

--Why does control of land often lead to conflict?

Learning Target:

Students should be able to demonstrate understanding of the standards for SW Asia History.

Vocabulary:

--Ottoman Empire

--Partitioning

--Zionism

--Anti-Semitism

--Holocaust

--Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

--Sunni & Shi'a Muslims

--Kurds

--Nationalism

--Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs)

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Unit 3: SW Asia History Assessment is tomorrow!!

First Topic:

H2 (a) Explain how the European partitioning of SW Asia following WWI led to regional conflict.

Multiple Choice

How did European involvement in SW Asia impact the region after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire? (SS7H2a)

• Many Europeans immigrated to Southwest Asia

• Countries in Southwest Asia modeled their governments on European governments

• Political borders were decided by European powers without consideration of the political and historic connections in the region

• European powers presence in Southwest Asia established a long period of peace and improved relations with non-Muslim western nations.

Multiple Choice

What led to the fall of the Ottoman Empire? (SS7H2a)

• The people of the Ottoman Empire surrendered to European countries because they were starving.

• The Ottoman Empire was overthrown by a nationalist party that demanded a new economic system including consumers input.

• Many of the rulers in the Ottoman Empire could not defend its territory.

• The Ottoman Empire joined sides with Germany in World War I and eventually lost the war.

Multiple Choice

Why were Britain and France interested in the land in SW Asia? (SS7H2a)

• Its abundance of oil

• Its abundance of water

• Its abundance of desert

• Its religious and ethnic groups

Multiple Choice

What was the result of European Partitioning of the Ottoman Empire? (SS7H2a)

• All ethnic and religious groups were happy with the way the Ottoman Empire was divided

• It caused conflicts between religious and ethnic groups

• Britain and France were able to obtain land for diamonds

• Many Europeans immigrated to the Middle East.

Second Topic:

H2 (b) Explain the historical factors contributing to the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948; include the Jewish religious connection to the land, antisemitism, the development of Zionism in Europe, and the aftermath of the Holocaust.

Multiple Choice

The State of Israel was established in May 1948, to provide a homeland for the Jewish people.

One of the reasons behind the establishment of the State of Israel was ________. (SS7H2b)

• the French Mandate system

• the Zionist movement in Europe

• a vote by the people of Palestine

• a requirement of the Treaty of Versailles

Multiple Choice

Prejudice against Jews is known as ______. (SS7H2b)

• Zionism

• Apartheid

• Immigration

• Anti-Semitism

Multiple Choice

How did the Holocaust lead to the establishment of modern-day Israel? (SS7H2b)

• Displaced Jews wished to return to Palestine, and the U.N. voted to support Jews in their desires to return to a Jewish homeland.

• People around the world felt that Jews would be best served by assimilating into the United States.

• Displaced Jews did not wish to return to their homeland.

• There were no Jews remaining after the Holocaust.

Multiple Choice

How would political maps of SW Asia in 1945 and 1950 be different? (SS7H2b)

• The modern-day nation of Israel would not exist on the older map.

• The modern-day nation of Israel would exist on both maps.

• The modern-day nation of Israel would not exist on either map.

• They would both look exactly the same.

Third Topic:

H2 (c) Describe how land and religion plays a role in continuing conflicts in SW Asia (i.e. the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and Kurdish nationalism).

Multiple Choice

What is the role of land in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict?

(SS7H2c)

• Palestinians are angry about their loss of land to Israel.

• Israelis are angry about their loss of land to Palestine.

• Land is not a reason that the Palestinians and Israelis are fighting.

• Palestinians and Israelis get along and do not fight.

Multiple Choice

How does religion play a role in the relationships of the people in SW Asia? (SS7H2c)

• Differences and disagreements between the religions of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity continue to cause conflicts in SW Asia.

• Similarities in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity allows for a peaceful union among countries.

• Religious leaders are forbidden to hold government positions because of their radical beliefs.

• The religious groups of Islam and Christianity have joined forces to exile those who believe in Judaism.

Multiple Choice

What is the role of religion in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict?

(SS7H2c)

• Religion is not a reason that the Palestinians and Israelis are fighting.

• Both groups claim that God gave the land of Israel to their people.

• he groups disagree about who should have control over the church.

• Palestinians and Israelis get along and do not fight.

Multiple Choice

What is the role of land in the Sunni/Shia Division?

(SS7H2c)

• The Sunni and Shiite Muslims fight over who should be in control of the countries they live in.

• The Sunni and Shiite Muslims do not fight over who should be in control of the countries they live in.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Kurdish Nationalism Movement? (SS7H2c)

• To take away the Kurdish people’s country.

• To give the Kurdish people their own country.

• To take away rights of the Kurdish people.

• To have the Kurdish people unite with Arabic people.

Multiple Choice

What is the role of religion in Kurdish Nationalism?

(SS7H2c)

• The Kurdish people are mostly Sunni Muslims, but that is not really why they are fighting.

• The Kurdish people are mostly Shia Muslims, but that is not really why they are fighting.

Multiple Choice

Identify the land issues that continually cause conflict in SW Asia (SS7H2c)

• location and distribution of oil, naming an official common religion, voting rights

• naming an official common language, location and distribution of water, education reform

• location and distribution of oil, political borders, location and distribution of water

• political borders, naming an official religion, rights for women

Multiple Choice

What is the difference and source of conflict in the Islam religion between the Sunni and Shi’a division? (SS7H2c)

• They disagree about who should lead their religion. The Sunnis believe that the leader should be a direct descendant of Muhammad. The Shi’as believe that the leader should be a true believer that follows Muhammad’s teachings.

• They disagree about who should lead their country. The Sunnis believe that should be a true believer that follows Muhammad’s teachings. The Shi’as believe that the leader should be a direct descendant of Muhammad.

• They disagree about who should lead their religion. The Sunnis believe that the leader should be a true believer that follows Muhammad’s teachings. The Shi’as believe that the leader should be a direct descendant of Muhammad.

• They disagree about who should lead their country. The Sunnis believe that the leader should be a direct descendant of Muhammad. The Shi’as believe that the leader should be a true believer that follows Muhammad’s teachings.

Fourth Topic:

H2 (d) Explain U.S. presence and interest in SW Asia, including the Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason the United States has had a major presence in the Middle East during the 21^st century? (SS7H2d)

• to spread Christianity and democracy

• to give medical assistance and supplies

• to provide training and financial support

• to protect the supply of oil and fight terrorism

Multiple Choice

Why did the United Nations want to block Iraq from taking over Kuwait in 1990? (SS7H2d)

• The governments of many countries depend on the water and Iraq’s actions threatened their access to water.

• The economies of many countries depend on oil and Iraq's actions threatened that supply.

• The economies of many countries depend on water rights and Iraq’s actions removed their rights.

• The governments of many countries depend on oil and Iraq’s actions threatened that supply.

Multiple Choice

Why did the United States invade Afghanistan in 2001? (SS7H2d)

• The United States invaded Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks in 2001. The conflict’s public aims were to dismantle al-Qaeda and give the Taliban power.

• The United States invaded Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks in 2001. The conflict’s public aims were to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power.

• The United States invaded Iran after the September 11 attacks in 2001. The conflict’s public aims were to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power.

• The United States invaded Iraq after the September 11 attacks in 2001. The conflict’s public aims were to dismantle al-Qaeda and give the Taliban power.

Multiple Choice

Why did the United States invade Iraq in 2003? (SS7H2d)

• The U.S. invaded Iraq because of the threat of Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction and Iraq’s ties to terrorism.

• The U.S. invaded Iraq because of the threat of Osama bin Laden's weapons of mass destruction and Iraq’s ties to terrorism.

• The U.S. invaded Iraq because of the threat of Afghanistan’s weapons of mass destruction and ties to terrorism.

• The U.S. invaded Iraq because of the threat of Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait and Iraq’s ties to terrorism.

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