HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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central location
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economic policies
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forms of government
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common language
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Middle East is the birthplace of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, all monotheistic religions that grew from the same tradition. Each religion used the texts from earlier groups, and so they share many rules and beliefs.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Middle East is at the junction of trade routes connecting Europe and China, India and Africa, and all the cultures of the Mediterranean basin.
Detailed explanation-3: -The region is best known for oil production and export, which significantly impacts the entire region through the wealth it generates and through labor utilization. In recent years, many of the countries in the region have undertaken efforts to diversify their economies.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Maghreb is at the crossroads to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, and has shared history, culture, and language in common.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Middle East is a transcontinental region centered on Western Asia, Turkey (both Asian and European), and Egypt (which is mostly in North Africa).