World: Saudi Arabia: loyal ally in the war on terrorism? (Lesson Plans).OBJECTIVES Students should understand: * the power of Saudi Arabia's oil reserves Oil reserves refer to portions of oil in place that are claimed to be recoverable under economic constraints. Oil in the ground is not a "reserve" unless it is claimed to be economically recoverable, since as the oil is extracted, the cost of recovery increases incrementally ; * how strict Islamic law Noun 1. Islamic law - the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed; "sharia is only applicable to Muslims"; "under Islamic law there is no separation of church and state" sharia, sharia law, shariah, shariah law affects people's lives in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia (sä  `dē ərā`bēə, sou`–, sô–), officially Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, kingdom (2005 est. pop. ;* concerns about Saudi Arabia's role in the war against terrorism. TEACHING STRATEGY Remind students that Saudi Arabia was an active ally of the U.S. in the Gulf War of 1990-91. Discuss: Is it an active ally now? SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS Grades 5-8: * global connections Global Connections is a charitable organisation acting as a UK network of mission agencies, churches, colleges and support agencies involved in evangelism around the world. Amongst the several hundred organisations and churches that are members of the Global Connections network are many * religion and culture * Saudi Arabia's future BACKGROUND Because Saudi Arabia is a monarchy where the people do not elect their government, some students may think that monarchies are not democratic. Point out that most of the world's remaining monarchies are noted democracies. They include Belgium, Denmark, Great Britain Great Britain, officially United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, constitutional monarchy (2005 est. pop. 60,441,000), 94,226 sq mi (244,044 sq km), on the British Isles, off W Europe. The country is often referred to simply as Britain. , Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden. THINKING SKILLS CAUSE AND EFFECT: How did the discovery of oil in Saudi Arabia in 1938 have a global impact? (Saudi Arabia is the world's top oil producer. Oil has made the royal family rich and has given the desert kingdom worldwide influence.) EXPLORING REASONS: Why is Islam such a dominant force in Saudi Arabia? (Islam originated there. Muslims from around the world make pilgrimages to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia.) MAKING INFERENCES: How does strict Islamic law affect people's lives in Saudi Arabia? (The practice of other religions is forbidden. Alcohol is banned. Women lead restricted lives. Education is free, but boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. go to separate schools, and girls may not study some subjects.) ACTIVITY Keep track of Saudi Arabia's role in the war on terrorism Terrorist acts and the threat of Terrorism have occupied the various law enforcement agencies in the U.S. government for many years. The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, as amended by the usa patriot act . Could radical Muslims undermine the stability of the monarchy? RESOURCES * Foster, Leila M., Saudi Arabia (Children's Press, 1993) Grades 5-8. Videos * Saudi Arabia: The Oil Revolution Phoenix/Coronet BFA BFA abbr. Bachelor of Fine Arts BFA abbr BFA, B.F.A Bachelor of Fine Arts; first degree in Fine Arts. Video 2349 Chaffee Drive St. Louis, MO 63146 1-800-777-8100 * The Saudis Phoenix/Coronet BFA Video 2349 Chaffee Drive St. Louis, MO 63146 1-800-777-8100 Web Site * Saudi Arabia www.saudinf.com Next to each name, word, or phrase in the first column, write the letter of the associated words from the second column. 16. Islam A. holiest city of Islam 17. Osama bin Laden B. ruler of Saudi Arabia 18. Mecca C. Islamic law 19. King Fahd D. religion of Muslims 20. Sharia E. suspected terrorist leader ANSWERS 16. D 17. E 18. A 19. B 20. C |
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