This PowerPoint presentation provides a quick outline of the history of conflict in the region of the Middle East (focus on ancient Mesopotamia). It includes information about rulers and conflicts of ancient times and helps explain why conflict is still occurring in this region today. This can be used in an ancient history class or in a world geography class to help explain current conflicts. I created this when I taught ancient civilizaations, but I use it now as an introduction to my conflict lesson to show how early the history of conflict dates back in this region. My Middle East Smartboard lesson is a great extention to this PowerPoint and provides more current information