the religion observed by many Jewish people, characterised by belief in one God and a religious life based on the Torah and the Talmud

the religion followed by Christians, based on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ

the religion followed by Muslims, centred on the belief in one God, Allah, and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad

a group of countries or regions ruled by one leader or country

when one country takes control of all, or parts, of another country

History and legacy: Empires, borders and religion

Geography

GIS: Visualising the physical and human geography of the Middle East

Physical landscapes of the Middle East

Climate and biomes of the Middle East

Rivers and water resources in the Middle East

Natural resources and economy in the Middle East

Population of the Middle East

Migration in the Middle East

Dubai: A global city

Life in the Arabian Desert

The greening of the Arabian Desert

Climate change and environmental challenges in the Middle East

This unit teaches pupils about the physical and human geography of the Middle East and demonstrates the diversity of people's lives across the region. Pupils will investigate how natural resources affect the economy of the region and study how climate change is shaping its future.

The Middle East: How have natural resources shaped the Middle East?

A religion based on belief in one God and the Torah

A religion centred on Jesus Christ and his teachings

A religion based on Allah and the Prophet Muhammad

Taking control of another country’s land and people

Where did all three religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – begin?

Which of the following is an effect of colonialism in the Middle East?

Judaism is the earliest of the three major religions

Some people think Christianity is the oldest religion from the Middle East.
Which statement is most accurate?

Which of these rivers flows through the Middle East?

Which country in the Middle East relies heavily on desalination to meet its water needs?

Which of these challenges makes water access difficult in the Middle East?

Which of these countries has faced serious water shortages in recent years?

History and legacy: Empires, borders and religion

Lesson outcome