World Geography Update
North Africa & Southwest Asia!
Resources to Expand Your Knowledge!
I like to add content to my courses because I think there is always "something more" to learn! I gather links to websites and videos as well as other types of media to make it easy for you to access the information! Take a few minutes and watch the brief videos and check out the other information included here. You can also use these resources to help you study for the unit exam!
Middle Eastern Countries
The term we use for "Middle East" actually refers to southwest Asia.
North Africa
If you compare these two maps, you will see that the Middle Eastern countries connect to the African continent.
Muslim Nations Map
If you look closely at this map, you will see that many African nations, both north and central, are primarily Muslim nations, as are the countries of the Middle East. Their Muslim religion is their common connection.
Geography Of Africa
Geography of the World Africa Land and Resources - YouTube
North Africa
Who are the Berber people ?
Geography Quest!
Here is a very useful and actually entertaining Geography Quest. You will watch the video and use the blank map that is in the "Announcement" on your homepage titled "Blank Map of the Middle East"to complete the quest! (The video and map are contained in the "Announcement" as well.