The learning map with LEQs for our unit on Southwest Asia (the Middle East).

1. Unit Topic: Southwest Asia – Chapter 18
Key Learning: The conflict between SW Asia and the West has
existed for a very long time.
Unit Essential Question
How has oil, religion, and cultural differences created tension between Southwest Asia and the West?
Concept Concept Concept
RELIGION OIL CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
Lesson Essential Questions Lesson Essential Questions Lesson Essential Questions
What are similarities Why is the world dependent What are the cultural
between Christianity, Islam, on this region? differences that separate the
and Judaism? West and Southwest Asia?
Where are the major
religions found?
Vocabulary Vocabulary Vocabulary
Islam Genocide Mohammed
Christianity Persian Gulf Mecca
Judaism Export Mosque
Jihad
Synagogue
Resources:
*Poster Project *Religion Venn Diagram *Physical/Political Maps *Presidential Fact Sheet
*Religion and Government Reference Sheets *Chapter 18 GR2 *Map Tests *Chapter Test