1. North Africa and SW Asia
Cultural Characteristics

2. Vocabulary
Mosaic- art created by putting many small pieces of material together
Monotheistic- worshipping one God
Modernization- Use of technology and urban lifestyles
Conflict- fight
Urban- City

3. Lifestyle
Modernization is centered in urban areas while traditional life continues in rural areas.
Farming
Working in information technology
Living in a city
Using computers
Living in a tent
Following your source of food

4. Developing country Large percentage of the population under age 15
Cities and countries in North Africa and Southwest Asia are becoming more and more urban.

5. Population distribution
The population is unevenly distributed.

6. Arab countries have a large population of Arabic Speaking people

7. RELIGION
Southwest Asia together is considered the birthplace for three Major monotheistic religions.
Judaism- Jews
Christianity- Christians
Islam- Muslims

9. CONFLICT IN PALESTINE
Arabs and Israelis both believe that Israel/ Palestine is a Holy place.
Both the Arabs and Israelis believe that they should have control of the land.
The result is constant conflict between the two groups

10. Nomadic Lifestyles
Many Arabs live traditionally in tents and travel from place to place.
Sahara and nomad clip

11. Art
North Africa and Southwest Asia has art that reflects the diversity of its religions Ex- stained glass, geometric tiles, calligraphy, mosaics, prayer rugs.

12. Mosaic