a group of people who share a distinct language, culture, and identity

Why is Saudi Arabia more of a command economy?

Its government controls the oil

Why do u think violence erupted amount the different religious groups in Iraq following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein?

They all wanted to be in control

a country with a government that cannot control its territory or citizens

shock and anger at a violation of principles

A region controlled by an Islamic religious and political leader

Money or goods that are used to make products

To adapt something to modern times

the belief that government and society should reflect Islamic law

Why did splitting Southwest Asia into mandates cause conflict?

The border was made without consideration of religious & ethnic difference

Define Israeli settlements

Places in Gaza or West Bank where Israelis have settled & built a community

Define interpretation

way of viewing a meaning of a text, rules, or beliefs

A territory controlled by an Allied Power after WW1

Who was Mustafa Kemal and how did he change Turkey?

1st President of Turkey; made it into a secular state

What were the reasons the US and Iraq fought 2 wars (There are 2 answers)

US went looking for weapons of Mass destruction, Iraq invaded Kuwait

Why do you think the old rivalry between Sunni and Shia Muslims continued in Iraq?

They felt like the other group had more political power

marked by problems; not perfect

Why is desalination so important to this region?

They have very little fresh water

A movement in Europe to create an Indepent Jewish country

Define subsistence farming

Farming mainly to feed your family with little left to send to market

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1
For much of modern history, what has Southwest Asia struggled with?
Mandates
Anti-Semitism
The Palestine Mandate
To find Peace and Stability
2
OPEC controls the oil prices
False
True
3
Define ethnic group
struggle
mainly; mostly
Jewish groups
a group of people who share a distinct language, culture, and identity
4
Why is Saudi Arabia more of a command economy?
They have strict police
Its government controls the oil
The government owns the businesses
Their citizens cant vote
5
Several governments in SW Asia are based on religion or tradition
True
False
6
1000 people died as a result of the intifada
False
True
7
Oil wealth is not even distributed amoung this region
True
False
8
Why do u think violence erupted amount the different religious groups in Iraq following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein?
They all wanted to be in control
They all wanted to help the government
9
Define failed state
a country with a government that cannot control its territory or citizens
A country without a government
10
The PLO wants to eliminate Isael
True
False
11
What is one thing that oil is NOT used for?
Medicines
Plastics
Fuel
Glass
12
Define outrage
a violent resisitance
a region controlled by a strict government
shock and anger at a violation of principles
13
Define caliphate
A region controlled by an Islamic religious and political leader
A region without a government
14
Define capital
Money or goods that are used to make products
An investment in a business
15
Who defeated the Ottoman Empire in WW1 and what did they declare?
Russia; a dictatorship
Britain and France; a mandate
Britain; a colony
France and the USA; a constitutional monarchy
16
Less than half of the world's oil reserves are found in this region
True
False
17
Iraq was a good place for ISIS to take control because they had a stable government
False
True
18
Muhammad was a Jewish prophet
False
True
19
What are 3 government policies that can hinder trade (pick 1)
Quotas
Fees
Tariffs
Embargoes
20
What are 2 traditional titles for monarchs in SW Asia? (pick 1)
King
Emir
President
Sultan
21
What did the Jews of Europe face?
Armistice
Anti-Semitism
Mandates
Zionism
22
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic
False
True
23
Define modernize
Discrimination against Jews
Non-religious
To adapt something to modern times
Mainly; mostly
24
Define Islamism
the belief that holy books should be taken literally
the belief that government and society should reflect Islamic law
25
The majority of this region is not Islamic
False
True
26
Saudi Arabia has a low standard of living because of their oil production
True
False
27
Why did splitting Southwest Asia into mandates cause conflict?
The border was made without consideration of religious & ethnic difference
The different ethnic groups started fighting
28
An entrepreneur is a person who organized and manages his own business
True
False
29
Oil and Natural gas have not brought any wealth to this region
False
True
30
Define predominantly
persian majority
a group of people who share the same religion
the belief that holy books should be taken literally
mainly; mostly
31
All the countries in SW Asia have religious diversity
False
True
32
What 2 countries in SW Asia have non-muslim majorities?
Lebanon and Jordan
Yemen and Oman
Israel and Cyprus
Iran and Saudi Arabia
33
Define Israeli settlements
Places in Gaza or West Bank where Israelis have settled & built a community
a violent resistance against Isreal
34
What religion are most people in SW Asia?
Muslim
Christian
Jewish
Buddhist
35
Define interpretation
the spread of aspects of culture from one place to another
way of viewing a meaning of a text, rules, or beliefs
Islamic law code
36
What is a mandate?
A territory controlled by an Allied Power after WW1
A non-religious state
A movement in Europe
A country that is independant
37
Where do Jews worship?
Mosque
Syanagogue
Church
38
Who was Mustafa Kemal and how did he change Turkey?
8th politician of Turkey
The 1st President of the USA
1st Congressman of Turkey
1st President of Turkey; made it into a secular state
39
The middle east has taken control of oil production
False
True
40
What year was oil discovered in Persia?
1907
1908
1906
1909
41
What country in SW Asia has a presidential democracy
Israel
Cyprus
42
What were the reasons the US and Iraq fought 2 wars (There are 2 answers)
US went looking for weapons of Mass destruction
Iraq invaded Kuwait
Iraq threatened Israel
US was protecting Israel
43
What do most Muslims in this region follow?
The Buddha
The Old Testament
The Torah
The 5 Pillars of Islam
44
Why do you think the old rivalry between Sunni and Shia Muslims continued in Iraq?
They were old rivals
They felt like the other group had more political power
45
Define flawed
a violent protest
final
an agreement to stop fighting
marked by problems; not perfect
46
Saudi Arabia was drawn in when ISIS entered Yemen
True
False
47
In 1930, oil was discovered in the Arabian Peninsula
True
False
48
Why is desalination so important to this region?
They have too much fresh water
They have very little fresh water
49
Which mandate was in the center of conflict?
Oman
Yemen
Israel
Palestine
50
Define Zionism
A country that is indepent
A movement in Europe to create an Indepent Jewish country
51
Define subsistence farming
Farming mainly to feed your family with little left to send to market
Farming without pesticides
52
What became the focus of this region's economy?
Distilled Water
Oil
53
About 20% of the world's known oil reserves are located in Saudi Arabia
False
True
54
What is the largest ethnic group in SW Asia?
Arabs
Africans
Jews
Christians
55
What was the UN's partition plan? What was the reaction in the region?
To let the Jews keep the mandate
To let the Arabs keep the mandate
To divide up the Palestine Mandate; The Arabs declined
56
Why do so many people live in the Fertile Crescent?
There is water there
It was rich in gold
The weather was nice
It had good soil
57
How does Turkey's physical geography make it unique to the region
It borders Australia and Asia
It borders Asia and Europe
It borders the US and South america
58
ISIS became a serious threat to this region
True
False
59
Why is oil a risk factor in the regioin
it can spill into the water
it is very flammable
60
Which 2 countries in SW Asia are considered "flawed democracy"? (pick 1)
Yemen
Iraq
Iran
Turkey
61
What is the Muslim's holy book?
Torah
Temple
Quarn
Bible
62
Define prosper
To have money
to enjoy success
To pay bills
63
Most of the Jews in this region are located in Cyprus
True
False
64
Define hijab
a dress that covers the chest and legs
a veil that cover the head and chest
65
Define nation state
A territory controlled by an Allied power
A country that is independent
To adapt to something
Non-religious
66
The region's main resources are oil and natural gas
False
True
67
What was the main cause of Lebanon's civil war?
There was a Christian minority
There was a Muslim majority
Christians had more political power than the Muslims
68
Define armistice
A country that in Independent
Non-religious
Mostly; mainly
a temporary agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting
69
What were the 2 new kingdoms following WW1
Iran and Israel
Oman and Iraq
Saudi Arabia and Yemen
Lebanon and Jordan
70
Yemen is known as a __________ _______
Failed government
Strict government
Failed state
71
Why did conflict break out between Israel and its Arab neighbors?
The British declared Israel as an independent country
The US invaded Iran
They split up the Palestine Mandate
72
Define desalination
purifying oil
purifying the water
the removal of salt from seawater
adding salt to water
73
Judaism was founded from Abraham
False
True
74
Define ultimate
An agreement
Mostly; Mainly
Final
Problematic
75
What impact did Golda Meir have on the creation in Israel?
1st Prime Minister of Israel
She was a signer of Israel's Declaration of Independence
76
Define authoritarian government
a government in which the citizens have all the power
a government in which all power is held by 1 person or a small group
a presidential democracy
77
Turkey, Iran, Cyprus, and Israel have an Arab majority
False
True
78
What are the 2 MAIN varieties of Islam? (pick 1)
Wahhabism
Sunni
Ibadism
Shia
79
Who joined forces with Kurdish leaders and the Iraqi government to defeat ISIS
Jordan
Iran
the US
Saudi Arabia
80
Iran has a democracy
False
True
81
What type of government does Israel have?
parliamentary democracy
presidential democracy
82
Define the Arabic word Jihad
struggle
hijab
83
What is the goal of the Hamas?
To save Israel
To destroy Israel
To promote Israel as a country
84
Syria and Yemen are constidered succeeded states
True
False
85
Define theocracy
a government run by a religious power
a government run by a president
a government run by a Shah
a government run by a prime minister
86
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman have absolute monarchies
True
False
87
Define Sharia
a veil that covers the head and chest
way of viewing the world
Islamic law code
88
Define secular
struggle
The belief that Holy Books should be taken litterally
Non-religious
A veil that covers the head and chest
89
Define nationalized
government owning all businesses
government taking ownership of a company or industry
The government only is in control of oil
90
Who started the intifade in the late 1980s?
Palestinians
Christians
Isrealites
Muslims
91
Define compromise
A agreement in which both sides gives up demands to achieve their goals
A temporary stop to fighting
A promise
92
Define Anti-Semitism
To adapt to modern times
A movement in Europe to create an Independent Jewish country
Discrimination against Jews
Non-religious
93
Define fundamentalism
the belief that holy books should be taken literally
the belief that government and society should reflect Islamic law

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