ch 27 sections 1 and 2 the middle east in transition
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Pan-Arabism
• The effort to unite Arabs throughout the world based on language and culture. Arose because borders were drawn by Europeans, and Arab nations were dependent on the West economically.
ShariaIslamic law uses the Koran as authority. It provides political, social, economic and personal behavior guidance.
Westernization
• Some Arabs saw Westernization as Colonialism. They wanted to return to the Koran and Sharia as the basis of law.
Extremism- Groups like al Qaeda use
terror and violence to promote their
values. They claim a holy struggle against
enemies of Islam.
Some Arab nations (Iraq and Syria)turned to socialism, and their governments took control of large
sections of the economies. They nationalized industries like oil, banking, and food processing
Agriculture in the Middle East was developed with the aid of dams, irrigation, better
fertilizers, and desalination.
Urban GrowthLandless farmers look for work, education and better jobs. People work whatever jobs they can get and live in flimsy shacks.
Women’s Lives
• In conservative cities (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Tehran, Iran), women are required to veil themselves outside their homes.