How have natural resources in SW Asia and N. Africa affected economic patterns in the region?

Some nations in have significant wealth from the sale of oil

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the government of Russia became more limited by-

allowing multiple political parties

which economic system are the 4 questions determined by people, businesses & entrepreneurs?

free enterprise/capitalist economy

In 1994, Rwanda underwent one of the bloodiest conflicts, this conflict was due to-

tribal conflicts between Tutsis and Hutus

Why would Russia want to occupy the Ukraine?

Ukraine would give Russia access to a port on the Black Sea.

Why were Eastern European countries associated with the Soviet Union following World War II?

Eastern European countries were forced to adopt communism.

Which Characteristic is shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

They share a belief in one god.

Cultures in N Africa r closely associated w/ M. Eastern culture than w/ rest of Africa because

Sahara limited contact between N. Africa & rest of Africa

How did geographic factors contribute to the location of the Suez Canal?

it links the Mediterranean and Red Seas.

One way that oil rich nations in Southwest Asia have protected their oil industries has been by

Creating a cooperative organization 4 oil producing nations

Many nations established trade relationships with countries in SW Asia and N Africa because of-

Increasing demand for oil in the world

As Russia changes to a free enterprise system, which of the following would be expected ?

voluntary exchange of goods and services

Why would the fall of communism lead to independence movements for the Eurasian Republics?

economic deterioration,food shortages,& cultural differences

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1
How have natural resources in SW Asia and N. Africa affected economic patterns in the region?
A majority of the people living here work in diamond mines.
Some nations in have significant wealth from the sale of oil
The region is home to many factories producing exports.
A growing lumber industry has developed in the region.
2
Which factor is most responsible for unifying SW Asia and North Africa as a culture region?
Similar Architecture
Religious beliefs
Theocratic governments
Persian Language
3
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the government of Russia became more limited by-
restricting voting requirements
imposing immigration limitations
allowing multiple political parties
encouraging private enterprise
4
which economic system are the 4 questions determined by people, businesses & entrepreneurs?
Communist economy
free enterprise/capitalist economy
socialist economy
traditional economy
5
In 1994, Rwanda underwent one of the bloodiest conflicts, this conflict was due to-
religious wars between Muslims and Jews
religious differences between Sunnis and Shiites
rejection of Jewish immigrants within the borders of Rwanda
tribal conflicts between Tutsis and Hutus
6
The Israeli and Palestinian Conflict was caused by-
Disputes over which holidays should be celebrated
Disputes over the language
Disputes over what the government religion
Disputes over land and borders
7
Why would Russia want to occupy the Ukraine?
Ukraine would give Russia access to a port on the Black Sea.
Russia would like to have access to the Aral Sea.
Russia needs more space for population growth
Ukraine's military can easily overcome the Russian army.
8
Improved communications such as Internet promotes –
Economic isolationism
Child Labor
Globalization
Cultural isolationism
9
Why were Eastern European countries associated with the Soviet Union following World War II?
the Soviet Union invited the countries to form an alliance.
The E.U. rejected the membership of Eastern European nations
Eastern European countries were forced to adopt communism.
People in E. Europe spoke the same language as the Soviet
10
Desmond Tutu & Nelson Mandela were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize because of their commitment to
ending racial injustice
building schools for the poor
spreading Christian teachings
protecting the environment
11
What religion separated from the Catholic Church and blended into Russian culture?
Rabbinic Judaism
Communism
Buddhism
Eastern Orthodoxy
12
Which Characteristic is shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
They started in different world regions.
They share a belief in one god.
They celebrate the same religious holidays.
They share the same sacred book.
13
Cultures in N Africa r closely associated w/ M. Eastern culture than w/ rest of Africa because
Most of the people of North Africa have emigrated from Asia
Only North Africa was part of the Ottoman Empire.
Only Sub Saharan Africa was subjected 2 European imperialism
Sahara limited contact between N. Africa & rest of Africa
14
How did geographic factors contribute to the location of the Suez Canal?
it links the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
It uses the Nile 2 connect the Mediterranean 2 Lake Victoria
connects the Mediterranean w/ diamond mines in Libya
links the Tigris-Euphrates Rivers to the Mediterranean Sea.
15
One way that oil rich nations in Southwest Asia have protected their oil industries has been by
Creating a cooperative organization 4 oil producing nations
Limited the number of foreign workers in the region.
Developing market campaigns to increase demand for oil.
Building roads for easier transportation of oil ports.
16
Which title would apply to both the Tsarist gov. of Russia and the gov. of the Soviet Union?
unlimited
limited
constitutional
parliamentary
17
Most Russian urban Centers are located in which part of the country?
North
West
East
South
18
Nationalism movements among African nations in the 1900's led to independence from-
Communist Dictators
American Colonies
Muslim Theocracy
European Control
19
Where are the world’s largest oil reserves located?
Near the Persian Gulf
On the continent of AfricaIn the Southern Hemisphere
In the Southern Hemisphere
Along the southern coast of Mediterranean Sea
20
Many nations established trade relationships with countries in SW Asia and N Africa because of-
Growth of population of the world
Increasing demand for oil in the world
Decrease in agricultural outputs in SW Asia & North Africa.
Lack of water resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa
21
As Russia changes to a free enterprise system, which of the following would be expected ?
voluntary exchange of goods and services
guaranteed profits for business owners
less economic freedom for individuals
no opportunities to own private property
22
Why would the fall of communism lead to independence movements for the Eurasian Republics?
They did not agree with the collapse of the communist system
economic deterioration,food shortages,& cultural differences
the Eurasian Republics were dependent on the government
they were ethnic Russians but, wanted their own identities.
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The primary language spoken across North Africa and the Middle East is-
Arabic
Berber
French
English

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