The definition of Muslim varies depending on which criteria you use. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are exclusionist definitions of Islam with very specific doctrinal and political belief criteria by the standards of a particular group. Time: 1 class period Level: Grades Materials: internet connection and projector or prepared powerpoint with maps of the Middle East such as those below Outcomes: Students will be able to discuss the characteristics of a geographical region, and to list characteristics of the Middle East that define it as a region.
Students will be able …. Materials : internet connection and projector or prepared powerpoint with maps of the Middle East such as those below.
Outcomes: Students will be able to discuss the characteristics of a geographical region, and to list characteristics of the Middle East that define it as a region. Students will be able to give a list of countries in the Middle East and explain their choices and omissions.
Students will be able to analyze maps as constructed documents and make educated assumptions about the point of view of makers of Middle East maps. What is the Middle East? What countries does it include? Break the class into groups of students. Now review the set of maps below. Note what countries are included in each map of the Middle East, and which countries are omitted. The largest city throughout all Arab nations is Cairo , Egypt, which has a population of over 16 million people.
Baghdad, Iraq , and Riyadh , Saudi Arabia , round out the top three most populous cities. Arab Countries Show Source. The flag of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rectangular and its width is two-thirds of its length. The Flag of Saudi Arabia must not be hung at half mast or touch ground or water in respect of the Shahada written on it.
The national emblem of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consists of a palm tree on top of two crossed Arab swords. Swords symbolize strength, stamina and sacrifice while the palm tree symbolizes vitality, growth and prosperity. Currency of the Kingdom: The currency of Kingdom is the Saudi Riyal which is gold-plated, convertible and divided into Halalas. It has the following denominations; paper notes : one Riyal, five, ten, twenty, fifty, one hundred Riyals, two-hundred and five-hundred Riyals; Coins : one Riyal, fifty, twenty five, ten and five Halalas.
The exchange rate is 3. S dollar. Measures and Weights: The metric system is generally used in Saudi Arabia for measures and the Kilogram for weights. The Hijri year has days divided into 12 lunar months. For more resources, go to www. Reprinted with permission. This article is also available as a letter-size PDF for student handouts. What is the Arab World? What is the Muslim World?
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