CULTURE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA AND NORTH AFRICA CULTURE

CULTURE �The way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs

CULTURE REGION �A way of dividing the world into areas that a particular form

BERBERS � Traditionally occupied the mountains for defense reasons.

PERSIANS � Settled in the Iranian plateau and cultivated a rich material culture.

TURKS � Traditionally nomads associated with the Mongols who migrated into the region around

ARABS � Desert dwellers and learned to adapt to other environments.

JEWISH � Populations were brought to Israel through a deep traditional link to the

IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY � Positive Impact: �People who never had land-based telephone service now have

IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY � Positive Impact: �Cell Phone technology and wireless internet is difficult to

CULTURAL DIFFUSION � How a culture spreads its knowledge and skills from one area

CULTURAL DIFFUSION � Positive � More Impact: exposure to societies that involve popular expression

CULTURAL DIFFUSION � Negative � Some Impact: of Southwest Asia and North Africa believes

CONFLICTS AND COOPERATION � Cooperation: � Religious sects in Iraq: �Islam is the major

CONFLICTS AND COOPERATION � Negative Impact: �Arab – Israeli Conflict: �Political tensions and open

CONFLICTS AND COOPERATION � Arab – Israeli Conflict: � Started as a political and

� CONFLICTS AND COOPERATION Arab – Israeli Conflict: � Peace agreements were signed between

CONFLICTS AND COOPERATION � Arab – Israeli Conflict: � Nevertheless, the Arab world and

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CULTURE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA AND NORTH AFRICA

CULTURE �The way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs.

CULTURE REGION �A way of dividing the world into areas that a particular form of government, religion, economic system, language or traditions predominate.

BERBERS � Traditionally occupied the mountains for defense reasons.

PERSIANS � Settled in the Iranian plateau and cultivated a rich material culture.

TURKS � Traditionally nomads associated with the Mongols who migrated into the region around the 10 th century.

ARABS � Desert dwellers and learned to adapt to other environments.

JEWISH � Populations were brought to Israel through a deep traditional link to the area.

IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY � Positive Impact: �People who never had land-based telephone service now have cellular phones.

IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY � Positive Impact: �Cell Phone technology and wireless internet is difficult to control by governments and allows for freer expression.

CULTURAL DIFFUSION � How a culture spreads its knowledge and skills from one area to another.

CULTURAL DIFFUSION � Positive � More Impact: exposure to societies that involve popular expression (as seen in the media or through travel) has led to an increase in demand for the dame level of civic participation and human right at home.

CULTURAL DIFFUSION � Negative � Some Impact: of Southwest Asia and North Africa believes that satellite television and the import of western technology is a corrupting influence that runs counter to traditional culture or religious beliefs.

CONFLICTS AND COOPERATION � Cooperation: � Religious sects in Iraq: �Islam is the major religion �Other religions exist in the region peacefully �They cooperate together to allow all the religions.

CONFLICTS AND COOPERATION � Negative Impact: �Arab – Israeli Conflict: �Political tensions and open hostilities between the Arab peoples and the Jewish

CONFLICTS AND COOPERATION � Arab – Israeli Conflict: � Started as a political and nationalist conflict over competing territorial ambitions following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire

� CONFLICTS AND COOPERATION Arab – Israeli Conflict: � Peace agreements were signed between Israel and Egypt in 1979, and Israel and Jordan in 1994.

CONFLICTS AND COOPERATION � Arab – Israeli Conflict: � Nevertheless, the Arab world and Israel generally remain at odds with each other over specific territory.