10. SS7G7A
• Large oil supply in SW
Asia has affected the history of
the region since the 1950s:
• It has encouraged
foreigners to compete for
influence in the region
11. SS7G7A
• Natural resources in the
Middle East:
• What are Natural Resources?:
• Natural resources are the
materials or substances found in
nature that can be used for
economic gain.
• In SW Asia, there is an
abundance of oil
• There is also scarcity of water
23. SS7H2B:
• “Explain historical reasons for the establishment of
the modern State of Israel in 1948; include the
Jewish connection to the land, the Holocaust, anti-
Semitism, and Zionism in Europe.”
32. SS7H2D
• “Explain U.S. presence and interest in Southwest Asia; include the
Persian Gulf conflict, and invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.”
• War on Terror Explained in Minutes Video
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrEXibbXqUs
38. SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT
• Unitary
• Confederation
• Federal
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL6eGwP0JTg
39. SS7CG1A, SS7CG4A, SS7CG6A
• Unitary Government
• Power is held by one
central authority
• (strong national
government)
• (weak local
governments)
• Most countries are
unitary in form.
40. SS7CG1A, SS7CG4A, SS7CG6A
• Confederation
• Voluntary
associations of
independent states
• Weak national
government
• Strong local
government
41. SS7CG1A, SS7CG4A, SS7CG6A
• Federal Government:
• Power is divided (shared)
between one central
government and several
local governments
• The national government
and local governments each
have shared and reserved
powers.
43. SS7CG1B, SS7CG4B, SS7CG6B
• Autocracy:
• One person possesses
unlimited power
• The citizen has little or no
role in the government
• Autocratic
• Dictator, absolute monarch
44. SS7CG1B, SS7CG4B, SS7CG6B
• Oligarchy:
• Government ruled by a few
• A small group exercises
control
• The citizen has a limited
role in the government
• oligarchic
45. SS7CG1B, SS7CG4B, SS7CG6B
• Democracy:
• A government in which supreme
power is vested with the people
• Citizens are involved with the
government through the use of free
and open elections
• Citizens have high amounts of
personal freedoms
• democratic
46. SS7CG1C, SS7CG4C, SS7CG6C
• Presidential Democracy:
• President is
constitutionally
independent of the
legislature
• The president is elected in
an open and free election
47. SS7CG1C, SS7CG4C, SS7CG6C
• Parliamentary Democracy:
• Power is held by the
legislature (elected by the
citizens)
• The legislature chooses the
head of government
• Typically led by a “Prime
Minister” (who is a member
of the legislature)
48. SS7CG2
• “The student will explain the structures of the modern governments of
SW Asia (Middle East), Southern and Eastern Asia, and Africa.”
53. SS7E1, SS7E5, SS7E8
• In order to analyze the different
economic systems, we must be
able to identify and answer the
three basic economic questions.
• The three basic questions asked
for any economic system are:
• WHAT to produce
• HOW to produce
• FOR WHOM to produce.
54. SS7E1, SS7E5, SS7E8
• Types of economic systems
• Traditional
• Command
• Market
The Economic Systems Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpqq9HXYJPM
60. SS7E1B, SS7E5B, SS7E8B
Country “A”
• “A” is more of a command economy
because the government makes more
business decisions:
• More government-owned businesses
• “A” has a low amount of economic
freedoms for its citizens
Country “B”
• “B” is more of a market economy
because individual citizens make more
business decisions:
• More privately-owned businesses
• “B” has a high amount of economic
freedoms for its citizens
61. SS7E2, SS7E6, SS7E9
• “The student will explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and
sellers in SW Asia, Southern and Eastern Asia, and Africa.”
64. SS7E2C, SS7E6D, SS7E9C
• In order for international
trade to be successful:
• a system of exchanging
currencies must be in
place
65. SS7E3, SS7E7, SS7E10
• “The student will describe factors that influence economic
growth and examine their presence or absence in SW Asia,
Southern and Eastern Asia, and Africa.”
76. SS7E5C
• Israel:
• Mixed economy; closer
to the Market side
• Diverse economy
• Israel does not have
oil. They depend on
technology and
agriculture to run the
economy.
79. SS7E6C
• “Explain the primary function of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
(OPEC).”
• “What is OPEC?” from CNBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEm5OLcbW9Q
• “OPEC 101” from Bloomberg Business https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Elf6JlJktIc
91. SS7H1
• “The student will analyze continuity and change in Africa
leading to the 21st Century.”
• SS7H1a:
• “Explain how the European partitioning across Africa contributed to conflict,
civil war, and artificial political boundaries.”
123. SS7G12B
• Islam:
• Created during the 600s… in
SW Asia
• Although it originated in the
Middle East, it is practiced by
hundreds of millions in S+E
Asia
• Most Muslims live in Indonesia
131. HISTORY OF SOUTHERN AND EASTERN ASIA
• SS7H3:
• “The student will analyze continuity and change in Southern and
Eastern Asia leading to the 21st Century.”
132. SS7H3A:
• “Describe how nationalism led to independence in India and Vietnam.”
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/vietnamwar/
133. SS7H3B
• Mohandas Gandhi
led the Indian
independence
movement against
the British by
using:
• Non-violent
protest
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/mahatmagandhi/
147. CONGRATULATIONS
• You have reached the end of this 7th Grade Social Studies
Milestone Review!
• Use what you have to practice for success!
• Study your notes nightly!
• Practice your vocabulary!
• Over the break, email me or post a comment on my blog if you
need any additional help or clarification!
