Which statement about desert regions of North Africa is true?

Droughts have expanded the Sahara.

How has Islamic culture impacted the modern world?

The spread of science&mathematics, such as astronomy&algebra

What reasons are motivating Kurds to establish their own country?

The fact that they have their own ethnic culture and history

How does the Kafala system&lack of labor laws affect migrant workers’ ability2find another job?

Workers have contracts&must have permission2 break contract.

What are the effects of oil reserves and their locations in places like Dubai and Bahrain?

Dubai&Bahrain have become intern'l centers business&finance.

How has the creation of the Suez Canal impacted Egypt?

Increased GDP by charging other countries to use trade route

What will happen if no solution is found to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Israelis&Palestinians will cont fighting until a solution

If the Dam were to break, what might happen along the Nile River?

Areas downstream of the dam would be wiped out by flooding.

What impact has technology had on the economy of the Persian Gulf region?

Tech has improved in Persian Gulf 2 increase oil production.

What role do Halal and Kosher have in the daily life of most people across the MENA region?

Halal&Kosher forbid certain foods due to Islamic&Jewish law.

How is the Arab Spring related to many conflicts that are happening in the Middle East today?

Challenged authoritarian governments leading to civil war

What is the importance of social media during the events of the Arab Spring?

Social media was very important in organizing protest

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1
Which statement about desert regions of North Africa is true?
The Sahara averages 14 inches of rain a year.
All desert regions of North Africa have a semi-arid climate.
No vegetation grows in the desert regions of North Africa.
Droughts have expanded the Sahara.
2
Which of the following would cause desertification?
Overgrazing of grasslands
Prevailing winds bring high moisture to the area
Desalination process
Extreme flooding
3
How has Islamic culture impacted the modern world?
The spread of science&mathematics, such as astronomy&algebra
Turkish coffee stores located in major cities in the US
The diffusion of Arabic as a main language of the US
The diffusion and use of the Qur'an in hotel rooms
4
What reasons are motivating Kurds to establish their own country?
The fact that they have their own ethnic culture and history
It sounds like it might be a good idea.
Every ethnic group should have a country
Middle-Eastern countries want to give them land.
5
How does the Kafala system&lack of labor laws affect migrant workers’ ability2find another job?
Workers are free to change jobs as often as they please.
Workers are forced to work short hours during the daytime
Workers can apply for unemployment if they are fired
Workers have contracts&must have permission2 break contract.
6
What are the effects of oil reserves and their locations in places like Dubai and Bahrain?
Dubai&Bahrain have become intern'l centers business&finance.
Dubai and Bahrain have a declining GDP.
Dubai and Bahrain have become underprivileged nations.
Dubai&Bahrain have an increased need for better education.
7
How has the creation of the Suez Canal impacted Egypt?
Decreased population due to lack of infrastructure.
Increased GDP by charging other countries to use trade route
Decreased trade due to cataracts.
Increased population due to increased fresh water source.
8
Which chokepoint is the easiest path for North African Migrants to the Middle East?
Strait of Hormuz
Strait of Straits
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
9
What will happen if no solution is found to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Other countries will invade Israel again.
Israelis&Palestinians will cont fighting until a solution
Israelis will leave &Palestinians have their own country.
Palestinians will invade Israel&establish their own country.
10
If the Dam were to break, what might happen along the Nile River?
Egypt would have an increase of hydroelectric power.
Areas downstream of the dam would be wiped out by flooding.
People would have easier access to clean drinking water.
The area upstream of the dam would have increased reservoir.
11
What impact has technology had on the economy of the Persian Gulf region?
Tech has improved in Persian Gulf 2 increase oil production.
Tech has improved,there is no increase in oil production.
Tech has no impact in Persian Gulf oil production
Tech has increased available land&decreased oil production.
12
Today the majority of people living in the Northeast region of Africa are _____________.
Muslim
Orthodox Christian
Jewish
Ottoman
13
Workers migrate 2theArabian Peninsula because of push factors such as. in their home countries.
Statewide education
High unemployment
Abundance of food
Tax-free government
14
In MENA, majority of the people are of the __ faith and speak ______ as their primary language.
Christian; French
Muslim; Arabic
Buddhist; Arabic
Christian; Spanish
15
What role do Halal and Kosher have in the daily life of most people across the MENA region?
Halal&Kosher forbid certain foods in observing Christian law
Pork and shellfish are forbidden in both Islam&Judaism
Halal&Kosher forbid certain foods due to Islamic&Jewish law.
Halal&Kosher suggest eating a lamb-free diet
16
The Kurds and the Palestinians are examples of ______________
stateless nation
authoritarian rule
absolute monarchy
representative democracy
17
How is the Arab Spring related to many conflicts that are happening in the Middle East today?
Created econ opportunities causing people to fight over jobs
Created higher taxes causing people to love their govt
Challenged authoritarian governments leading to civil war
Reduced civil rights causing people to have more freedom
18
What is the importance of social media during the events of the Arab Spring?
Social media was of little importance to protesters
Social media played no role in the Arab Spring.
Social media was very important to for governments affected.
Social media was very important in organizing protest

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