Which is a reason for continuing conflict in SWA?

historical claim to the same land

Many conflicts in SWA are about religion historical ownership of land centering around what?

who was promised the land by God

How did European involvement in SWA impact the region after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire?

SWA history and politics were not considered by Europe

Which best describes the Persian Gulf Conflict?

The U.S. defended Kuwait against Iraq

Which best describes how oil has affected the history of SWA since the 1950s?

encouraged foreigners to compete for influence in the region

Which statement best describes developments in SWA since WWII?

religion played a major role in creating conflict

The many boundary conflicts in Southwest Asia are primarily due to which of the following?

the way Europe divided the region after WWI

Immigration of displaced Jews after WWII and the Zionist movement led to this.

creation of the State of Israel

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1
Which is a reason for continuing conflict in SWA?
historical claim to the same land
competition between agriculture and industry
destruction of the rain forest
discovery of gold
2
Many conflicts in SWA are about religion historical ownership of land centering around what?
who was promised the land by God
who won the Battle of Armageddon
who established the city of Jerusalem
who settled there first
3
In 1948 the U.N. divided Palestine between Arabs and Jews. Which nation was created?
Jordan
Egypt
Syria
Israel
4
How did European involvement in SWA impact the region after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire?
Countries in SWA modeled governments after Europe
Many Europeans emigrated to SWA
Europe established a long period of peace in SWA
SWA history and politics were not considered by Europe
5
Which best describes the Persian Gulf Conflict?
The U.S. sent troops to Afghanistan
The U.S. defended Kuwait against Iraq
Iraq and Iran were battling for OPEC
Iraq and Afghanistan combined forces against Russia
6
Which best describes how oil has affected the history of SWA since the 1950s?
slowed down process of industrialization
encouraged foreigners to compete for influence in the region
lowered the regions' standard of living
encouraged the growth of democracy
7
One of the reasons behind the establishment of the state of Israel was which of the following?
the Zionist movement in Europe
the French Mandate system
a requirement of the Treaty of Versailles
a vote by the people of Palestine
8
Which 3 major religions have their origins in the Middle East?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism
Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
9
Which statement best describes developments in SWA since WWII?
more citizens enjoy a high standard of living
religion played a major role in creating conflict
countries have adopted constitutions that guarantee equality
manufacturing is the main economic activity
10
The many boundary conflicts in Southwest Asia are primarily due to which of the following?
treaties after WWII
the way Europe divided the region after WWI
interference from N. America
distribution of resources
11
Immigration of displaced Jews after WWII and the Zionist movement led to this.
dropping of atomic bombs
beginning of the holocaust
creation of the State of Israel
breakup of the Ottoman Empire
12
Artificial boundaries from European Partitioning caused which of the following?
regional wealth
regional peace
regional pollution
regional conflict

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