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From Camels to Cadillacs
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The Middle East is on the continents of Africa and Asia. North Africa has five countries: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt The reason the two areas are studied together is that they have common characteristics. The majority of the people speak Arabic. Hebrew is spoken in Israel. North Africa and Southwest Asia
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The region is the birthplace of the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam The Climate in this region is mostly hot and dry with a desert climate Middle East
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Birthplace of modern civilization which began in Egypt and Mesopotamia. Other civilizations such as Hebrew, Persia, and Phoenicia were all here. Rich History
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Nationalism, which means the right of people to have their own independent nation. The ongoing struggle between the Jews (Israelis) and the Muslims (Palestinians) over the land of Palestine. Modern Struggles
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Gaining independence through revolution-three countries have gained freedom and democracy: Egypt Libya Tunisia Many other countries are having protests which may lead to their independence. Arab Spring
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How did they do it?
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The Haves and have-nots: although much of the Middle East is rich in oil, most of the region is very poor. Some of the people are called nomads, or people who wander from place to place.
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Red Sea Tigris and Euphrates Rivers (Mesopotamia) Nile River in Egypt-world’s longest Mediterranean Sea Persian Gulf Arabian Peninsula The Dead Sea, in which there is no life, is the world’s lowest point. Sahara desert is the world’s largest desert Physical Features
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