Middle East World Cultures Social Studies

Middle East

This category lists sites introducing young people to the cultures found throughout the Middle East. It includes sites about the beliefs, values, lifestyles, and skills of various people groups.

• - Country profile, traditions and photos of United Arab Emirates.
  
• - Interactive maps of North Africa and the Middle East including vocabulary from the area and information.
  
• - An online field trip for students to Turkey, Israel and Palestine, and Iran.
  
• - Origins of the unique music played and sung in the Arabian Gulf countries.
  
• - An artist's impression of relevant geographical, historical and cultural places in Turkey.
  
• - Land, people, culture and society are included in this informational site from it's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  
• - Explore and discover the main cities and culture of Saudi Arabia.
  
• - Complete list and description of the many cultures who live in this area.
  
• - Homepage of a Yemeni citizen which tells about the history, politics, religion and photos of some cities.
  
• - Find answers to some popular questions about Arab Americans and their culture.
  
• - Printable flags and maps of the Middle East for children.
  
• - A page from the Lebanese Embassy in the U.S. Includes information about interesting facts, history, society and culture.
  
• - Take a virtual tour of many places in Israel from Babaganewz.com.
  
• - Their "Country Information" section offers news from and information about this Arabian Gulf country.
  
• - History, culture and language of the Middle East's most populace people. From the National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education to promote America's understanding of this ethnic group.
  
• - The "Country Profile" section contains a comprehensive profile of Saudi culture, history, geography and resources.
  
• - See how Kuwaitis spend their time, in school, in their homes, and in fun through the eyes of a Kuwaiti youth named Sa'ud.
  
• - Offers information on the education, geography, culture and environment of the United Arab Emirates provided by the Ministry of Information.
  
• - Looks at current events and topics in the Middle East through historical, cultural, religious and geographical perspectives. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
  
• - Online lesson series focusing on the land and the people of the Middle East and North Africa. Created for middle schoolers.
  
• - An information service on the Persian Gulf countries by Columbia University.
  
• - Contains data about this country's history, the royal family, facts, and cities.
  
• - History and information on United Arab Emirates and its first President, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahayan.
  
• - Description of traditional ships and their use in pearl diving and sailing, important to the history and culture of this country.
  
• - History, culture, geography and economy of this Arabian Gulf country.
  
• - Description of the traditional dress for men and women in Syria and Lebanon. With historical pictures and a glossary of Arabic terms.
  
• - Articles and photos on Beduin life and their traditional skill of weaving.
  
• - Traditional clothing and textiles in all areas of the Middle East from history to present. From a museum in Australia.
  
  

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