Lesson 3: Oil and Conflict in the Middle East

January 26, 2021

Zoom Recording

Review:

• Quiz 01.
• Speed matters

Presentation:

• Geography
  • Map Quiz: Middle East + Northern Africa

• Historical Perspective
  • Oil and Conflict in the Middle East
  • Oil Price Volatility
    • Oil prices decline = longer term economic instability
    • Political instability = shorter term oil price increase/volatility

Assignment:

• Complete Map Quiz: Middle East + Northern Africa
• Watch Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia (PBS Frontline)