1. A Social Studies Skill Building Program
Smart Skills Practice
A Social Studies Skill Building Program
Week 1 – Map 1
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2. Iraq; Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran
1. What is the country featured in the map? 2. What countries border the featured country?
Monday

3. Tigris and Euphrates; the Persian Gulf
1. What are the major rivers located in Iraq? 2. Into what body of water do the rivers empty?
Tuesday

4. About 300 miles.
1. What is roughly the distance from Baghdad to the Persian Gulf?
Wednesday

5. Open answer (the Persian Gulf is its only direct access to the ocean, making it important for its Navy and shipping)
1. Why do you believe that Iraq strongly defends its Persian Gulf ports?
Thursday

6. Friday 1. What are some key components that would improve this map?
Open answer
1. What are some key components that would improve this map?
Friday