Proper nounPlural - From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. The Middle East (or, formerly more common, the Near East) is a region that encompasses southwestern Asia and Egypt. In some contexts, the term has recently been expanded in usage to sometimes include Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Caucasus and Central Asia, and North Africa. It's often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East. The corresponding adjective is Middle-Eastern and the derived noun is Middle-Easterner. The history of the Middle East dates back to ancient times, and throughout its history, the Middle East has been a major centre of world affairs. When discussing ancient history, however, the term Near East is more commonly used. The Middle East is also the historical origin of major religions such as Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Baha'i Faith. The Middle East generally has an arid and hot climate, with several major rivers providing for irrigation to support agriculture in limited areas. Many countries located around the Persian Gulf have large quantities of crude oil. In modern times the Middle East remains a strategically, economically, politically, culturally and religiously sensitive region. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How would Western Europe and the Middle East have interpreted the Crusader's success and the rise of Saladin? Q. How would they have differed in opinion? Also, what were the perspectives of Western Europe and the Middle East on the Crusades? 10 points for best answer! Extra points for full sentances! Asked by BUD - Tue Dec 11 23:19:08 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Obviously both sides had a pretty different take on what was going on. The first Crusade was declared by Pope Urbain II at the behest of emperor Alexius of the Byzantine Empire who was getting trampled by the Seljuk Turks. The pope urged Europeans to put their differences aside for once and reclaim the Kingdom of God. He stated that all those who went would be forgiven for their sins and gain entry to paradise ( Sounds very familiar..hmm lol). Many smaller European princes who were in search of glory would head out and try to make a name for themselves. Others seeking salvation and fortune would use this as an opportunity. The Kings of Europe at the time could not afford to let anyone else gain glory without them so they volunteered. [cont.] Answered by casimir2121 - Wed Dec 12 01:05:08 2007 What are the best countries in the middle east and south asia 2 go to? Q. What are the best countries in the middle east and south asia 2 go to and WHY? Asked by ICoolBlue - Sun Mar 2 16:11:35 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. idk Answered by btch - Thu Mar 6 01:56:52 2008 In a nutshell, what main factions of history caused the middle east wars today?
Q. What mainly caused the wars in the Middle East? I am not necessarily speaking about the third Gulf War presently. I am talking about all of it since when it started to become big long ago. What lead to so much hate between one another's groups in the Middle East and why did it extend this far to the United States? I have a good understanding of it, but I want to know from many intellectuals point of view. Thanks! Asked by cammy - Wed May 7 08:35:19 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. There are so many causes. If you mean the modern history i.e. 20th century its mainly because of the division of the Middle East between the various tribes after WW1 (Lebanon, Syria, Trans Jordan Iraq etc), The Balfour Declaration and the return of the Jews to their homeland. The joining of some Arab countries to Hitler's ideas in WW2. England and France leaving the Middle East i.e. giving up being the rulers. Oil and finally the need of the US to have a stable ally in the Middle East on one hand (Israel) and the Saudi Oil from the other end. So there are enough causes and I probably forgot some. Answered by Josephine - Sat May 10 11:38:29 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "middle east"  newsweek.com Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:50:25 GMT+00:00 in the Balance Newsweek (blog) Now an associate editor and chief editorial writer for the Financial Times, Gardner is an experienced reporter who edited the paper's Middle East coverage ... Deep undercurrents stir in the Middle East Asia Times Online Is Middle East War Inevitable? Project Syndicate  washingtontimes.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:04:12 GMT+00:00 Washington Times What we see right now is support -- financial support -- to parent organizations in the Middle East ." "I don't see any ops," the southcom commander ...  carmiddleeast.com Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:06:11 GMT+00:00 31% up Car Middle East Ford Middle East has posted a GCC-wide sales increase in the first half of 2010 of 31%. Sales were led by SUVs and Trucks which jumped 46%, ... Thinking Big Pays Off For Ford Automotives Insight (registration) Ford sales grow 31% in Gulf Zawya From Google News Search: "middle east"  reisenett.no 1204px x 1012px | 171.50kB [source page] Middle East Political 1992 175K  img3.allvoices.com 385px x 480px | 34.10kB [source page] Families of IRA victims have criticised the government for failing to put pressure on Libya to pay compensation They say Libya should pay compensation because it supplied the IRA with From Yahoo Image Search: "middle east"  middleeastprogress.org mbanai ue, 20 Jul 2010 17:36:22 GM Special Envoy for . Middle East. Peace George Mitchell is concluding his sixth round of talks this week, which have included meetings with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince ... From Google Blog Search: "middle east" |
