The Persian Gulf, the Straits of Hormuz, and Suez Canal are strategically important because

trade routes for petroleum exports to nations around world

One way in which the Middle Eastern leaders Kemal Ataturk, Shah Reza Pahlavi were similar

attempted to modernize their nations

Several Arab nations in the M.E. have a position of power in world politics primarily because

posses abundant supplies of an essential resource

Which statement concerning the Islamic world is most accurate?

Religious and political differences exist among Islamic Sect

A major goal of the both Zionists and Palestinian Arabs in the Middle East has been to

establish their own independent countries

The nations of the world were concerned over the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq mainly because

region has important resources and is strategically located

Which was the underlying cause of the Iranian Revolution of 1978?

repression of political and religious groups by the Shah

The Balfour Declaration of 1917 encouraged Zionism by

supporting the creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine

During the 20th century, major Middle Eastern problem has been the

conflict between traditional culture and modernization

One significant change that Kemal Ataturk introduced in Turkey was

giving women many political and legal rights

Islamic fundamentalism has been characterized by

a return to traditional Muslim values

Which factor is most responsible for the international importance of the MIddle East?

vital natural resources in a strategic location

During the 1980's, the economic development of Iran and Iraq was disrupted because of

the war fought between these nations

The primary goal of the Palestine Liberation Organization has been to

establish an indendent state for Palestinian Arabs

Which statement expresses the key issue in the continuing dispute between Israelis and Arabs?

both sides have historic claims to same land

Since the creation of the OPEC, member nations have joined together to

determine the supply of oil on the world market

The Sepoy Mutiny in India and the Islamic Revolution in Iran were similar in that they

resisted foreign influence in these countries

The overthrow of the Shah of Iran in 1979 resulted in a

government run by Islamic fundamentalist leaders

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1
The Persian Gulf, the Straits of Hormuz, and Suez Canal are strategically important because
the cause of friction between Israel and its Arab neighbors
trade routes for petroleum exports to nations around world
under the control of communist nations
at the center of the world's major illegal drug trade
2
One way in which the Middle Eastern leaders Kemal Ataturk, Shah Reza Pahlavi were similar
demanded the establishment of Islamic fundamentalism
attempted to modernize their nations
founded the OPEC
tried to achieve Arab unity
3
Under the leadership of Ataturk Turkey
rooted in the quran
become king of the world
Modernized and Westernized
Become part of Europe
4
Several Arab nations in the M.E. have a position of power in world politics primarily because
posses abundant supplies of an essential resource
have developed a highly trained labor force whose skills
control access to major world transportation routes
have developed a sophisticated nuclear weapons
5
Which statement concerning the Islamic world is most accurate?
The only Islamic nations of the world are found in the ME
Religious and political differences exist among Islamic Sect
Religious unity has led to political untiy
All Islamic nations are totally committed to destroy Israel
6
A major goal of the both Zionists and Palestinian Arabs in the Middle East has been to
unite the Middle East by a single religion
establish their own independent countries
strengthen Israel's hold on the West Bank
become leaders in the production of oil
7
The nations of the world were concerned over the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq mainly because
invasion increased cold War tensions
invasion stegthened the military position of Israel
region was under the control of the UN peacekeeping forces
region has important resources and is strategically located
8
Which was the underlying cause of the Iranian Revolution of 1978?
Iraq's attempt to overthrow the Iranian government
ongoing conflicts between Iran and Israel
repression of political and religious groups by the Shah
Western European efforts to take over oil reserves
9
The 2003 cartoon shown illustrates the struggle between Palestinians and
Egyptians
Israelis
Iraqis
Hammas
10
Which condition is a major obstacle to economic development in the Middle East?
use of strip mining to obtain minterals
scarcity of water resources
lack of access to world markets
reliance on capitalist economic systems
11
The Balfour Declaration of 1917 encouraged Zionism by
ordering the withdrawal of the British from Palestine
dividing Palestine into separate areas for Jew and Christian
supporting the creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine
granting national independence to Palestine
12
During the 20th century, major Middle Eastern problem has been the
refusal of industrialized nations to sell weapons to ME
conflict between traditional culture and modernization
denial of membership in the United Nations to ME
decreasing birth rates in rural vilalges
13
One significant change that Kemal Ataturk introduced in Turkey was
replacing secular schools with traditional Islamic schools
uniting the Islamic and Armenian populations
replacing European law with Islamic law
giving women many political and legal rights
14
Islamic fundamentalism has been characterized by
a return to traditional Muslim values
the promotion of the goals of Zionism
the westernization of Muslim society
a rejection of the teachings of the Koran
15
What is this year's character education slogan?
huh?
Soft as a rock
Respect, responsibility and love
Solid as a rock
16
Which of the following is NOT a terrorist group?
ISIS
National Guard
Al-Quida
PLO
17
The Middle East is located on the following continent(s)
Asia & Africa
Africa & Europe
Europe & Asia
Asia
18
Which factor is most responsible for the international importance of the MIddle East?
superior weapons technology
innovative politcal and social reforms
advanced scientific and industrial development
vital natural resources in a strategic location
19
During the 1980's, the economic development of Iran and Iraq was disrupted because of
increased emphasis on agricultural production for export
communist revolutionary movements in these nations
the war fought between these nations
severe drought and famine in the area
20
What is this month's character trait?
Determination
Love
Onward
Responsible
21
One way in which Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini and Afghanistan's Taliban are similar is they each
established an Islamic state
joined the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
incopterated communist doctrine into their government
sponsered a United Nations conference on Women's Rights
22
The treatment of the Armenians by Ottoman Turks in the late 19th century is an example of
universal suffarge
human rights violations
liberation theology
coalition rule
23
The primary goal of the Palestine Liberation Organization has been to
seize control of the Suez Canal
establish an indendent state for Palestinian Arabs
settle disputes between Shiite and Sunni Muslims
Control over OPEC
24
Please find Yes on the screen and that is the answer. You get a point for paying attention!
Yes
NO
NO
NO
25
The Armenian Massacre and Saddam Hussein's attacks against the Kurds are examples of
apartheid
forced collectivization
enslavement
human rights violations
26
What religions are based in the Middle East?
Judaism
Islam
All of the above
Christianity
27
Which statement expresses the key issue in the continuing dispute between Israelis and Arabs?
other religious groups continue to claim rights to buildings
Israel has been denied access to water rights
control of oil resources in the area
both sides have historic claims to same land
28
Since the creation of the OPEC, member nations have joined together to
establish a policy of independence in trade
determine the supply of oil on the world market
maintain a low price of oil per barrel
isolate themselves from the rest of the world
29
The Sepoy Mutiny in India and the Islamic Revolution in Iran were similar in that they
attempted to reject the traditional cultures in countries
restored power to the hereditary monarchies
reestablished the power of religious leaders
resisted foreign influence in these countries
30
The overthrow of the Shah of Iran in 1979 resulted in a
government run by Islamic fundamentalist leaders
monarchy opposed constitutional changes
Communit government allied with the Soviet Union.
government influenced by Iraq and Syria

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