Ch. 17: Sect. 4, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan

Damascus

Believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. For centuries it was a leading regional trade center. Capital of Syria.

Syria

This country has a socialist government whereas the government controls the oil refineries, larger electrical plants, railroads and some factories. 90% of this country's 20 million people are of Arab ethnicity.

Lebanon

Small mountainous country on the Mediterranean coast, it is home to many different groups of people, who over the years have often fought for democracy.

Beirut

Capital of Lebanon, this city was badly damaged during the 1970's when a civil war broke out.

Bedouins

Arabic-speaking nomads who mostly live in the deserts of Southwest Asia.

Amman

Capital of Jordan and is also its largest city.

Jordan

Created as a new country after WWI. Tourism and banking are becoming important industries. Shortage of water is a resource issue for this country.

Turkey

Country that lies in both Europe and Asia, the Black Sea borders it to the north and the Mediterranean Sea borders it to the south.

religion

The major conflict fought over in Lebanon. Mainly between Christians and Muslims.

socialist

Syria is this type of government that owns utilities and transportation.

Arab

90% of Syria's population are of this ethnic group.

France

Country that controlled Syria and Lebanon after WWI.

Beirut

This city is where the Marine's barracks were attacked. A truck bomb exploded during a peace-keeping mission.

Great Britain

Controlled Jordan (and Israel) after the fall of the Ottoman Empire in WW1

Arab Spring

A series of Pro-Democracy protests to overthrow their dictators, which has spread across the Middle East and caused suffering throughout the region.