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is an organization that seeks to control world oil prices by limiting production.
EU
NAFTA
NATO
OPEC
2
Which country has the US recently made a deal with regarding nuclear energy?
ISIS
Syria
Iran
Russia
3
Synagogue is the house of worship
Judaism
Islam
Sikhism
Christianity
4
The most abundant resource in the region is
fish
oil
water
timber
5
“There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.”
Giving charity to the poor
Praying 5 times a day
The Declaration of Faith
The Hajj
6
Iran thinks their government leader should be a religious one, what type of government is this?
Socialist
Monarchy
Democracy
Theocracy
7
Process of removing salt from seawater
Desalinization
Salty
Unsalty
Salinization
8
A woman in Saudi Arabia would face this kind of problem
IDK
obtaining a college education
obtaining a career working with other women
getting a date
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The Qu'ran (or Koran) is part of which religion?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Sikhism
10
Jerusalem in not only the capital of Israel, but is important because
it is a commercial center in the region
a model of cooperation
three major religions consider it holy
of the Renaissance period of history
11
Which group believes that their religious leader should be elected?
Sunni
Kurds
Shia
Israelis
12
Country that blends religion with politics
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Syria
UAE
13
Ethnicity that is considered a stateless nation
Kurds
Shia
Israelis
Sunni
14
The Five Pillars of Faith are part of
Christianity
Islam
Sikhism
Judaism
15
Where is the highest population density in the Middle East?
More in North Africa than in the Middle East
Along water
In the center of countries
Where there is more space for villages
16
Which best describes a Radical Islamist?
A Christian that kills those who have a different religion
A Muslim who kills for their religion
An Islamist who hurts any nonbeliever
Muslim who will kill anyone that opposes their groups belief
17
Type of government where religious ideas control the policies of the nation.
Monarchy
Democratic Republic
Dictatorship
Theocracy
18
Religion that has the Holy Bible
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Sikhism
19
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
Declaration of Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Hajj
Declaration of Faith, Prayer, Clothing, Respect, Hajj
Hajj, Fast, Prayer, Respect, Vow of Silence
Vow of Silence, Prayer, Hajj, Charity, Modesty
20
Bedouins, the nomadic people of the region, most depend on........
refineries
wadis
drip irrigation
oases
21
Religion that began 4,000 years ago
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Sikhism
22
Who do you think supports this political cartoon?
Radical/Extreme Jews
Enemies of Iran
Supporters of the Iran Nuclear Deal
Allies of Iran
23
What do you think the message is in the Political Cartoon?
Iran and the United States agree about Iranian nuclear power
Iran is lying about the reason they want nuclear power
The Iran Nuclear Deal was a complete success
Iran should have nuclear power for being honest
24
Natural springs in desert areas
Aquafina
Oases
IDK
Ozarka
25
Group that is stateless
Sunnis
Kurds
ISIS
Shias
26
The strategic waterway that controls access to the Persian Gulf
Suez Canal
Strait of Hormuz
Panama Canal
Strait of Gibraltar
27
Dubai... What has helped cause the urbanization of the city over those 16 years?
The Arab Spring
The impact of oil boosting the economy
Syrian Civil War
desalination which led to an influx of people into the city
28
Why are Straits, like the Straits of Hormuz, so important?
More oil is found in Straits than any other landform
Because it helps connect land in the Middle East
If someone controls a Strait they can control trading
It has the most natural resources
29
Hezbollah, ISIS/ISIL, and Al Qeada are all best described as?
Communist Regimes
Totalitarian Governments
Radical/Extreme Islamist Groups
Members of OPEC
30
Religion that began around 630 CE
Islam
Judaism
Sikhism
Christianity
31
The picture best respresents
Saudi Arabia
ISIS
UAE
Taliban
32
The first Monotheistic Religion
Islam
Sikhism
Christianity
Judaism
33
City holy to three religions
Mecca
Baghdad
Tehran
Jerusalem
34
Which direction is Iraq from Egypt
Southwest
Northwest
Southeast
Northeast
35
Mosque is the house of worship
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Sikhism
36
Group that identifies itself as a nation based on common ethnic linguistic & religious identity
Stateless Nation
Sovereign State
Third World Country
Underdeveloped Nation
37
These women most likely adhere to what religion?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
38
The Torah or the first five books of the Old Testament are part of ?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Sikhism
39
The successor of Muhammad debate created this
Israelis/Palestinians
Iranians/Iraqis
Kurds/Muslims
Sunni/Shia
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First religion to believe in one God
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism