exam- oct. 25 Flashcards
NASWA
North Africa and South Asia
Where do people live in NASWA?
northwest and the coast
Sahara Desert
3rd largest desert in the world (25% sand seas)
The Mummy 1999- Desert Imagery
-camels
-sand dunes
-wind (dangerous)
-vegetation
-music
-no water or settlements
Sahara’s Versatility
heat, but can be cold at night; snowy in Algeria
1 the longest river in the world, #91 highest discharge in the world, and #1 most important river
Nile River
Where do people live in Egypt?
people living where there is water (along the Nile river)
Hydraulic Civilization Theory
to grow crops w/ irrigation “Gift of the Nile”
“Fertile Crescent”
It is not all desert
What are the two features of Egypt?
1) Arid or semi-arid climates w/ scarce rainfall
2) Situated along major rivers.. led to discovery of irrigation & intensive farming
What is the desalination realm?
NASWA
What is the 2nd largest religion in the world?
Islam
Oddity
Absence of Islam in Iberia
Sunni (90%)
believe any devout follower of Muhammad was qualified for leadership
Shi’ites (10%) -IRAN
believe only a blood relative of Muhammad was qualified for leadership
What kind of religion dominates life in the NASWS realm?
Islam
What is the fastest growing religion in the world?
Islam
1st Holiest City in Islam
Makkah
2nd Holiest City in Islam
Madinah
3rd Holiest City in Islam
Jerusalem (dome of the rock)
5 Pillars of Islam
Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj
Shahada
faith: public profession of faith
Salat
prayers: pray 5x a day facing Makkah (dawn, midday, afternoon, sunset, and night)
Zakat
almsgiving: 2.5% to charity
Sawm
fasting:daytime fasting during Ramadan
Hajj
pilgrimage: Muslims must travel to Makkah once in life
When is Ramadan?
2023=April 21, lunar moon
What does the Islam religion believe the “Mountain of Mercy” is?
Adam/Eve reunited back on Earth-> Mount Arafat east of Makkah
Islamic Cultural Landscapes
Mosques and Minaret
Mosque
place of worship
Minaret
slender tower from which the mezzin calls Muslims to prayer
Crescent Moon
common Islamic symbol
True or False: NASWA has 50% of the world’s known oil reserves?
TRUE
What 3 parts of NASWA are worldwide movement of oil?
Venezuela, southwest Asia, Africa
Who’s using the most oil?
China and U.S
7 Oil’s impact on NASWA:
urban transformation, infrastructure, industrialization, regional disparities, foreign involvement, Islam revivalism, realm migration
What country is worst for women to live in?
Yemen
What region of the U.S is the best one for women to live?
Northeast
Child marriage is most popular in what 3 countries?
Nepal, Guatemala,Yemen
Criteria for the best places for women-
employment, education, maternal mortality, political clout, and physical safety)
True or False? -Location is a HUGE factor; it depends upon where you live!
TRUE
Infrastructure in NASWA (3)
Jeddah tower, UAE solar powered smart palm, and ski Dubai
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Empty Quarter’
-largest uninterrupted sand mass in the world
-trying to take oil and use it for other ventures
How is NASWA similar to the U.S based on their maps?
straight lines and edges like a ruler
Ottoman Empire impact of NASWA:
overtime they lost territory; they left austria france persia britain italy and russia influences.
-Autocratic NOT Democratic