Transcript The Middle East Governments - Marion County Public Schools

The Middle East
How can cultural
differences cause
conflict?
The Arab-Israeli conflict
Geography.
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Israel is a small but developed country on land to the
East of the Mediterranean sea.
It has its own religion –Judaism- and is a recently
formed country-1948.
It is surrounded by Muslim (Arabic) countries on three
sides-Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, and Syria.
It has a powerful friend in the USA.
The land itself is fertile –if you have water.
There are major cities- Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv.
The land has a long history of war and bloodshed.
Jerusalem
•Jerusalem is an ancient city that has been fought over
for thousands of years.
•It is important for Christians, Muslims and Jews. Each
group is highly suspicious of the other.
•Conflict has been violent and each group lives uneasily
guarding its own space.
•Jerusalem is also a modern city and an economic centre
of Israel.
Israel-the people.
Because of its location, and long history, Israel has a
large mixture of peoples. They are different faiths,
appearance, skin colour etc etc.
So what is
the problem?
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The land called ‘Israel’ is also called ‘Palestine’.
The local people of this land were Muslim Arabs.
They were called Palestinians because the land
was called ‘Palestine’.
After World War II, Jewish people were escaping
Europe. Many owned nothing and had stepped
straight out from Hitler’s death camps.
The United Nations allowed them to seek refuge
in the land of their ancestors- Israel.
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Jewish people started to
migrate to Palestine in large
numbers. The Jews pushed the
Palestinian Arabs to the east
and claimed Palestine as their
own country.
The Palestinian Arabs fought
back, and turned to Egypt,
Jordan, and Syria for help.
Israel fought the 3 country Arab
army and defeated them in only
6 days.
The two sides have been
fighting ever since.
The Middle Eastern
Governments
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Democracy
Republic
Autocracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Middle East Governments
Democracy
Leaders take
Power
People’s
Freedoms
Economic
Control
Country with
this
government
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Communism
Middle East Governments
Democracy
Leaders take
Power
People’s
Freedoms
Economic
Control
Country with
this
government
Elected
Monarchy
Passed
Down
Dictatorship
Take power
by force or
are elected
Theocracy
Religious
leaders are
approved
Communism
By force or
election of
party
Middle East Governments
Democracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Communism
Leaders take
Power
Elected
Passed
Down
Take power
by force or
are elected
Religious
leaders are
approved
By force or
election of
party
People’s
Freedoms
Many
Vary
Few
Few
Few
Economic
Control
Country with
this
government
Middle East Governments
Democracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Communism
Leaders take
Power
Elected
Passed
Down
Take power
by force or
are elected
Religious
leaders are
approved
By force or
election of
party
People’s
Freedoms
Many
Vary
Few
Few
Few
Economic
Control
Little
government
control
Vary
Control by
Government
Control by
government
Control by
Government
Country with
this
government
Middle East Governments
Democracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Communism
Leaders take
Power
Elected
Passed
Down
Take power
by force or
are elected
Religious
leaders are
approved
By force or
election of
party
People’s
Freedoms
Many
Vary
Few
Few
Few
Economic
Control
Little
government
control
Vary
Control by
Government
Control by
government
Control by
Government
Country with
this
government
Israel (A true
Republic)
Saudi Arabia
Iraq (was),
Sudan, North
Korea
Iran,
Afghanistan
under the
Taliban
Cuba
Israel
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Parliamentary Democracy.
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The president is head of state and
serves in a primarily ceremonial role.
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The prime minister is the head of
government.
Israel – Becoming the leader
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President is elected by
the Parliament.
The President
nominates the Prime
Minister from a member
of the parliament.
(following a vote of
confidence from the
Knesset).
Israel – Role of Citizen
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Citizens over 18 can vote for members of the
unicameral legislature called the Knesset.
Israel – Personal Freedoms
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Freedom of Speech – Yes
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Freedom of the Press - Yes
Checking for Understanding
Select the correct answer
A.Israel is a parliamentary
democracy.
B. President is elected by the
Knesset (parliament).
True or False
True or False
Saudi Arabia
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Islamic Absolute
Monarchy.
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King Abdullah bin Abdul
Aziz Al Saud is the is
the current King of
Saudi Arabia and Head
of the House of Saud.
Saudi Arabia – Becoming the Leader
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The right of succession is
hereditary (passed down
through the family).
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A newly established council
selects a successor among the
crown princes of the Saudi
royal family.
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The King’s power is limited by
Islamic law and he must build
consensus among religious
leaders and other influential
Saudis.
Saudi Arabia – Role of Citizen
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The role of the citizen in
Saudi Arabia is to obey
the King.
Saudi Arabia – Personal Freedoms
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Freedom of Speech – No
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Freedom of the Press - No
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There are no voting rights or official political parties in this country.
Checking for Understanding
Select the correct answer
1.The right of succession is
hereditary (passed down through
the family).
2. The role of the citizen in Saudi
Arabia is to obey the King.
True or False
True or False
Iran
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Iran is a theocratic republic with
a presidential system.
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The government of Iran is
based on Islamic law.
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The Supreme Leader of Iran,
who is a religious leader, is the
chief of state and has final say
on all matters.
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The Supreme Leader is
commander-in-chief of the
armed forces.
Iran – Becoming the Leader
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The Supreme Leader is
selected by the Council of
Experts.
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The Council of Experts, as
well as the legislature and
president, are elected by
popular vote.
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While the president is head
of government, he may be
removed by the Supreme
Leader at any time.
Iran – Role of Citizen
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There is universal suffrage (voting) for everyone over
18.
The role of the citizen in Iran is to obey the Supreme
Leader.
Iran – Personal Freedoms
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Freedom of Speech – No
Freedom of the Press - No
Checking for Understanding
Circle the correct answer
1. Iran is a theocratic republic with 2. The Supreme Leader is selected
a presidential system.
by the Council of Experts.
True or False
True or False
Activity
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Write two short personal narratives.
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In the first narrative assume the role of a Jew
during the Jewish immigration into Palestine
between 1918 and 1948.
In the second narrative assume the role of a
Palestinian during the Jewish immigration into
Palestine between 1918 and 1948.