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History of SW Asia
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History
7th Grade
09/12/2011

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Zionism
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The national movement for the return of the Jewish people to their homeland and the resumption of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel.
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Holocaust
Definition
The Nazi program of exterminating Jews under Hitler
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Ottoman Empire
Definition
A vast Turkish sultanate of southwest Asia, northeast Africa, and southeast Europe. It was founded in the 13th century by Osman I and ruled by his descendants until its dissolution after World War I. Originally a small state controlled by Ottoman or Osmanli Turks, it spread rapidly, superseding the Byzantine Empire in the east.

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Empire
Definition
A group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, king or other powerful sovereign or government.
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Irrigate
Definition
To supply or bring water to an area. EX> Use of a sprinkler, canal or hose.
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Polytheism
Definition
Belief in more than one god.
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Monotheism
Definition
Belief in one god.
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Ethnic group
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A group that shares a common history and culture.
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Religious group
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A group that shares the same belief system.
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Persians
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Ethnic group that live in Iran ans speak Farsi.
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Arabs
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Ethnic group that speaks Arabic from the Arabian peninsula and live throughout most of SW Asia.
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Kurds
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Ethnic group that has been persecuted for centuries. They live in parts of Turkey, Iran and Syria. They want their own country.
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Desalination
Definition
The process of removing salt from saltwater to make fresh water for drinking and irrigation.
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Absolute location
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An exact address.
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Relative location
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A general direction.
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Political features
Definition
Man made features on a map.
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Physical features
Definition
Naturally occurring features. EX: Mountains, rivers, valleys, oceans.
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