1. Eastern Mediterranean Chapter 18Chapter 18 Section 2Section 2

2. The People 7.6 million Israelis live in Israel, of those 80% follow judaism. Historically they were the first people to inhabit the land where modern day Israel sits. Following WW2, the Jewish state of Israel was founded. 7.6 million Israelis live in Israel, of those 80% follow judaism. Historically they were the first people to inhabit the land where modern day Israel sits. Following WW2, the Jewish state of Israel was founded. Arabs are the major religious group in the region and they were not in favor of the creation of a Jewish state. Arabs are the major religious group in the region and they were not in favor of the creation of a Jewish state. - Palestinians are Arabs that live within the territory of Palestine. - Palestinians are Arabs that live within the territory of Palestine.

3. Density & Distribution Population centers in this sub region center along the Mediterranean coast and in the Euphrates River Valley. This is due to the small amount of water in the area, people will live around were the fresh water is. Population centers in this sub region center along the Mediterranean coast and in the Euphrates River Valley. This is due to the small amount of water in the area, people will live around were the fresh water is. The majority of the people living on the coast will live in a city. Beirut and Tel Aviv are 2 examples. The majority of the people living on the coast will live in a city. Beirut and Tel Aviv are 2 examples.

4. Early Civilzations 3 major religions are deeply rooted in this geographic area. 3 major religions are deeply rooted in this geographic area. Judaism-one of the oldest monotheistic faiths. The ancient Israelites created a kingdom along the Mediterranean coast. The main text is the Hebrew Bible. Judaism-one of the oldest monotheistic faiths. The ancient Israelites created a kingdom along the Mediterranean coast. The main text is the Hebrew Bible. Christianity- based of the teaching of Jesus, a Jew. The basis of Jesus’ teaching lead to the creation of a new religion, Christianity. main scriptures include the Hebrew Bible (Old testament) and new Testament. Christianity- based of the teaching of Jesus, a Jew. The basis of Jesus’ teaching lead to the creation of a new religion, Christianity. main scriptures include the Hebrew Bible (Old testament) and new Testament. Islam- Based on the teaching of the prophet Muhammed, who said people should turn away from sin and follow 1 true God. Texts include the Quran Islam- Based on the teaching of the prophet Muhammed, who said people should turn away from sin and follow 1 true God. Texts include the Quran

5. Israel and Palestinian territories

6. Independence and Conflict. Arab-Israeli- Conflict began after WW2, when modern day Israel was a territory of Britain. The original plan was to divide the territories into a Jewish state and an Arab state. The Arabs refused and once Britain left the territory the Jews claimed all the land and established a Jewish State. Arab-Israeli- Conflict began after WW2, when modern day Israel was a territory of Britain. The original plan was to divide the territories into a Jewish state and an Arab state. The Arabs refused and once Britain left the territory the Jews claimed all the land and established a Jewish State. Israelis-Palestinians- Palestinians want an independent state in this region, specifically territory held by Israel. Palestinanian and Israelis were negotiating for a peaceful resolution, but once Hamas, a terrorist organization won elections, they openly called for attacks on Israel and any chance of a deal was lost. Fighting continues today. Israelis-Palestinians- Palestinians want an independent state in this region, specifically territory held by Israel. Palestinanian and Israelis were negotiating for a peaceful resolution, but once Hamas, a terrorist organization won elections, they openly called for attacks on Israel and any chance of a deal was lost. Fighting continues today.

7. Yasser Arafat