SW Asia History Notes and Information

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The following links contain information and notes about the History of Southwest Asia (Middle East).  Students will read, discuss, and take notes on these materials, in preparation for the Southwest Asia Formative Assessments (Ottoman Empire Quiz, Creation of Israel Quiz, and SW Asia Wars Quiz) and Summative Assessments (Southwest Asia History Test).

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Ottoman Empire:

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Crusades Reading

Ottoman Empire PowerPoint

Formation of the Modern Middle East

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Creation of Israel/Arab-Israeli Conflict:

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Creation of Israel Readings

History of Israel Reading – Britannica School Article

Close Reading – Arabs v Israelis

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Arab-Israeli Conflict (Modern):

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Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and Hezbollah Articles

Questions and Written Responses – Gaza Strip, West Bank, and Hezbollah

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Persian Gulf/Wars on Terror:

Click this link to access video

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