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 10th 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 Impact:

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

CULTURAL DIFFUSION Negative Impact:

Some 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 community.

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.