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Bible map of middle east2/11/2024 Phase 2: The second phase occupied the period between World War I and World War II. The First World War saw the end of this phase, with Britain and France replacing Turkey as protectors of Palestine, Arabia, Mesopotamia and Syria. What became known as the ‘Eastern Question’ was the policy of Britain to prop up Turkey as a buffer against Russian ambitions to obtain a Mediterranean seaport. Whoever controlled the Middle East controlled the trade routes to India. Phase 1: The first phase began in the 19th century when Britain, France and Russia developed their imperialist ambitions. The recent history of the area can be divided into three phases: The consequence is that all nations, strong and weak, have been drawn closer into the politics of the Middle East.īut the Middle East has only relatively recently been so important. The fall in oil prices in the 1980s bankrupted these countries who then could not repay the interest on the loans, let alone the loans themselves. Developing countries, spurred on by the high price of oil, sought to exploit their own natural resources and borrowed heavily from western banks. The following ten years were known as ‘the oil decade’. Western economies were severely disrupted, suffering the crippling burdens of inflation, recession and unemployment. The price of oil was raised and supplies were cut. After the Yom Kippur war in 1973 the Arabs used the oil weapon to devastating effect. When we ask why the Middle East has been so important we have only to consider one word – oil. The world’s economies have been (and still are) dependent upon Middle East oil. This explains the urgency for lasting peace treaties and long-term security arrangements. All the major world powers are therefore drawn into the possibility of serious conflict, and for many years the Middle East has been the most likely place for World War Ill to begin. The Septemattacks in America, and many terrorist attacks in other parts of the world are linked to the problems in the Middle East. And little wonder: it is central to the economic stability of the world. Rolls for easy storage.THE Middle East is the most keenly watched area of the world. Perfect for use with water-soluble markers. Printed on heavy chart paper, and laminated front and back with high quality 3 mil lamination. Size and Lamination Quality of Your Then and Now Bible Map Full color, large Bible wall map for Sunday school or Summer Bible School use, 19.5 x 26.
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