Exploring the Nations and History of Southwest Asia

Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel

This educational video provides a comprehensive historical and geographical overview of Southwest Asia (often referred to as the Middle East), focusing on the distinction between a "nation" (a people group) and a "country" (a state). It explores the diverse ethnic and religious groups that have inhabited the region for millennia, including Jewish, Palestinian, Persian, Arab, Turkic, and Kurdish peoples. The content traces the rise and fall of major empires—from the Persians and Romans to the Islamic Caliphates and the Ottomans—and explains how these historical layers influence modern demographics.