Southwest Asia & North Africa · Ancient to Modern
The Geopolitics of Oil
How the discovery of petroleum transformed the economies and global influence of the Persian Gulf.
Key Questions
- 1How has oil wealth changed the physical landscape of cities like Dubai and Doha?
- 2What is OPEC, and how does it influence the price of gas in the United States?
- 3How are oil-rich nations planning for a future where the world uses less fossil fuel?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Eco.15.6-8C3: D2.Geo.11.6-8
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: World Geography & Cultures
Unit: Southwest Asia & North Africa
Period: Ancient to Modern
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