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What are the two largest deserts found in the Middle East and North Africa?
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Sahara in North Africa and the Rub-al-khali on the Arabian Peninsula.
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What rivers have played a major role in the development of this area?
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Nile, Tigris, Euphrates, Jordan
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What three major religions originated in this area?
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Islam, Judaism, Christianity
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Why have many groups wanted control of this region?
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Trade routes, religious sites, resources, etc.
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What role does oil play in the economies of the Middle East?
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Oil is the primary source of income for many countries and has made a few of the some of the richest in the world.
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How has religion unified this area? How has religion caused conflict in this area?
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It unifies people with the same religion, but causes conflict between people with different religions. (ex. Christians vs. Muslims and Sunnis vs. Shiites)
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What were the Crusades? When did they take place?
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The Crusades were the attempt by European Christians to control the Holy Lands and convert the people to Christianity. Approximately 1050-1300.
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