Middle+East+Conflict+Map+Activity

===The Middle East is a region synonymous with conflict throughout history. While you have been studying this semester this part of the world is once again in the news on a daily basis. In fact, the time period we are now in has been referred to as the ARAB SPRING because the of revolutions, demonstrations, & protests throughout the Middle East.===

===You may work with ONE other person, but understand that YOU are responsible for knowing the areas of conflict and details of what is happening there. __A partner is there to COLABORATE with you and help with your understanding of what is occurring - not just do the work for you__. //EXPECT AN INDIVIDUAL QUIZ on the information from this activity//. ===

This is a smaller copy of the map handed out in class... students absent can use this copy!

1. On the map distributed in class locate the following countries, label them, and color each one a **DIFFERENT** color.
 * TUNISIA, EGYPT, SYRIA, YEMEN, LIBYA
 * (__These are the only 5 you are responsible for__ - //but understand that there has been unrest in 12 other countries as well --- **17 countries total**!//)

2. For each of the 5 above countries use the internet to list the following:
 * **WHO** is taking part in the uprising/protest/revolution
 * **WHY** people/groups acting up? Name of leader or group under pressure.
 * **WHAT** are they doing? Conflict, protest, violence, demonstations
 * **CURRENT SITUATION** of the area - peace...violence... describe!

3. You may use any website you wish - but be sure they are credible! This is a very good site detailing the [|ARAB SPRING in a interactive timeline].

===** Follow the directions below and complete this assignment for the beginning of class  ** === ===**  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27th in order to recieve credit. ** ===