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In this activity, you will research the modern histories of two Middle Eastern nations.

Part A
Choose two Middle Eastern nations to profile. Research the nations, and fill in the required information in the table. Your profile should focus on the nations as they are now, in the early twenty-first century. Be sure to use reliable sources for your research.

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Nation 1 Nation 2
name of nation United Arab Emirates Turkey
style of government federation of monarchies democratic
name of leader in power president: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
prime minister: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makhtoum president: Recep Tayyip Erdogan
prime minister: Ahmet Davutoglu
economic ranking and gross domestic product (GDP) economic ranking: 18
GDP: $722 billion (as of 2015) economic ranking: 31
GDP: $339 billion (as of 2015)
main exports and imports exports: crude oil and natural gas
import: machinery and transport equipment exports: textiles and clothing
import: electronic equipment
any internal or international issues facing the nation in the twentieth century finding productive employment for citizens of the United Arab Emirates ongoing political tensions with Armenia
brief description of people and culture culture: diverse
people: mainly Emirati and expatriates
The United Arab Emirates is heavily influenced by Persian culture. It has an ethnically diverse community. culture: diverse
people: Turks and Kurds
The people of Turkey are friendly and hospitable. The country is famous for its food and music and is one of the top travel destinations.
Part B
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Prepare a timeline that shows the key events that occurred in Iran. Some of the dates are provided below. Add more details describing what happened on those dates.

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Timeline from 1941 to 1988 represents a right arrow block with four shaded circles in the middle. Circle 1, 1941 The Shah succeeds his father. Circle 2, 1979 The Shah flees Iran. Cirlce 3, 1980 Iraq attacks Iran. Circle 4, 1988 Iran-Iraq war ends.
Self-Evaluation
How did you do? Rate your work on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 as the highest score. Then write a brief evaluation of your work. Note what you learned and what challenged you.

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Part A

| Category | Nation 1: United Arab Emirates | Nation 2: Turkey | |-------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Name of Nation | United Arab Emirates | Turkey | | Style of Government | Federation of monarchies | Democratic | | Name of Leader in Power | President: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan | President: Recep Tayyip Erdogan | | | Prime Minister: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makhtoum | Prime Minister: Ahmet Davutoglu | | Economic Ranking and GDP | Economic Ranking: 18 | Economic Ranking: 31 | | | GDP: $722 billion (as of 2015) | GDP: $339 billion (as of 2015) | | Main Exports and Imports | Exports: Crude oil and natural gas | Exports: Textiles and clothing | | | Imports: Machinery and transport equipment | Imports: Electronic equipment | | Any Internal or International Issues | Finding productive employment for citizens | Ongoing political tensions with Armenia | | Brief Description of People and Culture | Culture: Diverse | Culture: Diverse | | | People: Mainly Emirati and expatriates | People: Turks and Kurds | | | The United Arab Emirates is heavily influenced by Persian culture. It has an ethnically diverse community. | The people of Turkey are friendly and hospitable. The country is famous for its food and music and is one of the top travel destinations. |

Part B: Timeline of Key Events in Iran

  1. 1941 - The Shah Succeeds His Father: Reza Shah Pahlavi is forced to abdicate, and his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, becomes the Shah of Iran.

  2. 1953 - CIA Coup Against Mossadegh: The U.S. and U.K. orchestrate a coup to overthrow Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh after he nationalizes the oil industry, restoring the Shah's power.

  3. 1979 - The Shah Flees Iran: Widespread protests lead to the Iranian Revolution, resulting in the Shah fleeing Iran. Ayatollah Khomeini returns from exile to lead the country.

  4. 1980 - Iraq Attacks Iran: Iraq, led by Saddam Hussein, invades Iran, igniting the Iran-Iraq War. This conflict will last eight years and have devastating effects on both nations.

  5. 1988 - Iran-Iraq War Ends: The war concludes with a UN-brokered ceasefire, leaving both countries economically devastated and with significant casualties.

Self-Evaluation

Rating: 4/5

Evaluation: I believe I did well in gathering reliable information about the selected Middle Eastern nations and creating a detailed timeline of important events in Iran. I learned about the complexities of governance, economic challenges, and cultural diversity in both the UAE and Turkey. One challenge was ensuring the accuracy of historical events and figures, especially in the face of conflicting sources. Overall, the activity improved my research skills and deepened my understanding of the modern histories of these nations.