Near East

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/near-east

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Near East?Transcontinental region encompassing parts of Southwest Asia, Southeast Europe, and Northeast Africa
2. How many people live in Near East?Estimated over 300 million people, with significant demographic variations
3. What is the Near East and why is it called a land of wonders?The Near East is a region that connects Africa, Asia, and Europe. It has deserts, mountains, and seas, and has been home to many ancient stories and cultures.
4. Why is the Near East called the "cradle of civilization"?It is called the "cradle of civilization" because it is where people first grew crops, built cities, invented writing, and made early laws.

Transcontinental Region: A geographical area that spans across more than one continent.
Geopolitics: The study of how geography influences politics and international relations.
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