CHAPTER 23 SECTION 4

Arabian Peninsula

I can explain how the discovery of oil changed the Arabian Peninsula.

I can describe how Saudi Arabia has tried to balance modern day changes and economic growth with traditions.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abu Dhabi, UAE

OIL

What is OPEC and how has oil changed the Middle East?

OPEC

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Meet regularly to decide how much oil to produce and

at what price to sell it. As world demand for oil increases so does OPEC’s

power.

Oil Changes Things

Largest sand desert – Empty QuarterLeast amount of water – not one body of fresh waterPeople lived in small villages along coast or on

oases Grew wheat, vegetables, and herded animals

ModernizationDesalination – process of taking salt out of waterToday most people live in the capitals of the

countries located there Reinvesting in the Nation

Foreign Workers

Desalination of Water

Saudi Arabia

Developing the Economy Infrastructure

Islam and Modernization Family is the focal point Women’s role in society Guardian’s of Mecca and Medina