Download Middle East Study Guide Map: Be able to identify all countries

Middle East Study Guide
Map:
Be able to identify all countries, physical features, and capitals on a blank
Middle East map
Physical Geography:
Be able to explain the importance of the Tigris and Euphrates river to the
area of Mesopotamia
Be able to define where Mesopotamia is located and what Mesopotamia
means
Be able to explain why the Middle East has so much oil and its importance to
the region and world
Be able to describe the climate and ecosystems found in the Middle East
and explain how that impacts daily life/culture in the region
Elements of Civilization:
Be able to identify and define each element of civilization
Be able to explain how the idea of civilization is a new idea/concept for
humans
Be able to provide examples of elements of civilization
Sumer/Babylon/Assyria:
Be able to explain and provide examples of historical contributions from
Ancient Mesopotamia
- First Civilization - how humans changed from being nomadic
(hunters/gatherers) to settling
- First Written Language - cuneiform
- Farming Systems - canals, irrigation
- Social Class/Job Specialization
Be able to describe and provide detailed examples of daily life (culture) in
Ancient Mesopotamia
Be able to explain how the Code of Hammurabi developed, describe the
type of government system with examples, and explain how it has impacted
modern governments.
Be able to define polytheist and the role of a priest in society
Be able to define Ziggurats and explain the function they played in society.