The best descriptionof Israel's economy today is

mainly privately owned businesses.

Why will Nigeria & South Africa have opposite economic systems if trends described continue?

They will switch positions on the economic continuum.

An airplane flying from point A to point B is traveling through which countries?

Iraq through Iran to Afghanistan

How are AIDS infection rates related to political stability?

AIDS tends to be lower with stable governments.

How did the end of the Persian Gulf War lead to the invasion of Iraq 12 years later?

Hussein refused to comply with UN regulations regarding WMDs

Syria is in conflict over both the Euphrates & Jordan Rivers. The similar issue is

pollution of the rivers with garbage and sewage

Why did the U.S. believe it was necessary to become involved in both Korea & Vietnam?

prevent the expansion of communism throughout Southeast Asia

Which country has a strong economy but entrepreneurship is still relatively new?

Japan because its rare to leave a company

The best description of Japan’s economy today is

mainly privately owned businesses with government oversight.

Which of the following is a true statement about the newspaper headlines?

B. misleading because one would think equal participation

What is the major difference between the governments of India & China in terms of power?

India is federal and China is unitary.

Palestinian Arabs and Israeli Jews are

fighting over the land of Israel

Which statement describes the location of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

The rivers are northwest of the Persian Gulf.

What contributed to civil war in Sudan?

artificial political boundaries

Which countries are in the correct order from command to market?

North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Japan

How are the governments of Saudi Arabia and Iran similar?

The Koran & Muslim teachings are basis for its government.

According to the table above, what is a capital investment each country should make?

They need to invest in capital resources.

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1
The best descriptionof Israel's economy today is
mainly privately owned businesses.
mainly government-owned businesses.
a mixture of private and government-owned businesses.
businesses controlled by European investors.
2
Why will Nigeria & South Africa have opposite economic systems if trends described continue?
Nigeria will continue to move further towards command.
South Africa will continue moving towards market.
South Africa & Nigeria will stay in current positions.
They will switch positions on the economic continuum.
3
Most people practice nomadic herding in SW Asia becuase
their ancestors considered it traditional
they are lacking arable land
they are wealthy subsistence farmers
they are passionate about the trade
4
An airplane flying from point A to point B is traveling through which countries?
Iran through Iraq to Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia through Iran to Turkey
Iraq through Iran to Afghanistan
Israel through Iran to Saudi Arabia
5
Adam is a Jew. This refers to his
Religion and/or Ethnicity
Religion
Ethnicity
Nationality
6
How are AIDS infection rates related to political stability?
AIDS tends to be lower with stable governments.
Unstable governmentsare able to provide healthcare
capital resources increase the AIDs
Instability has no impact on the ability to get health care.
7
How did the end of the Persian Gulf War lead to the invasion of Iraq 12 years later?
Hussein refused to comply with UN regulations regarding WMDs
Hussein wanted to control Kuwait’s oil resources.
Hussein refused to comply with requests to turn in Al-Qaeda
Hussein wanted to destroy Kuwait’s WMDs..
8
Syria is in conflict over both the Euphrates & Jordan Rivers. The similar issue is
claim that both of the rivers belong to them
pipelines that are redirecting the water from both rivers
pollution of the rivers with garbage and sewage
restricting the water of both rivers downstream with dams
9
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B
D
A
C
10
What three major religions have their origins in the Middle East?
Islam, Hinduism &Buddhism
Judaism,Christianity &Islam
Buddhism,Shintoism & Hinduism
Judaism,Christianity &Hinduism
11
Why is agriculture on the decline in the Sahel?
poor farming practices
overgrazing
all of the above
soil erosion and desertification
12
What economic activity is on the decline in the Sahel region?
oil industry
agriculture
mining
technology
13
Why did the U.S. believe it was necessary to become involved in both Korea & Vietnam?
expand new markets for trade throughout Southeast Asia.
introduce modern technology to south Vietnam.
prevent the expansion of communism throughout Southeast Asia
preserve religious freedom in south Vietnam.
14
Which country has a strong economy but entrepreneurship is still relatively new?
Iran because of Islamic infulence
Turkey because the government has most choice
Israel because of advanced technology
Japan because its rare to leave a company
15
The best description of Japan’s economy today is
mainly government-owned businesses.
a balance between private and government-owned businesses.
mainly privately owned businesses with government oversight.
businesses controlled by European investors.
16
Iranian Persians are mostly
Hindu
Christian Baptists
Sunni Muslims
Shia Muslims
17
Which of the following is a true statement about the newspaper headlines?
A. citizens of both countries can elect leader
B. misleading because one would think equal participation
C. accurate representations for citizen participation
D. incorrect because both countries have no participation
18
After which conflict was the state of Israel created in 1948?
World War II
Korean War
World War I
Persian Gulf
19
Which country has a plethora of natural resources that advances its economy?
Nigeria
Israel
Japan
India
20
What is the major difference between the governments of India & China in terms of power?
India has a parliamentary democracy & China has an oligarchy
Citizens18 and older have the right to vote.
India is federal and China is unitary.
The executive branches of both countries have the same role.
21
Palestinian Arabs and Israeli Jews are
similar due to a shared belief system
the two largest ethnic groups residing in Africa
fighting over the land of Israel
in conflict over sewage in the Ganges
22
Which two rivers begin the Himalayan Mountains?
Ganges River and Yangtze River
Mekong River and Huang He River
Indus River and Ganges River
Huang He River and the Yangtze River
23
Which statement describes the location of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
The rivers are southeast of the Red Sea.
The rivers are northwest of the Gaza Strip.
The rivers are northwest of the Persian Gulf.
The rivers are southeast of the Arabian Sea.
24
Which country would benefit the most from increased investment in human capital?
India
China
Japan
None
25
Which statement is true based on the chart above?
All statements are true.
Iran & Saudi Arabia’s wealth is dependent on oil.
Israel is economically strong despite its lack of oil.
Israel has a stronger economy than Iran & Saudi Arabia.
26
What contributed to civil war in Sudan?
artificial political boundaries
apartheid
African Nationalist Movements
Pan African Movement
27
Which countries are in the correct order from command to market?
Saudi Arabia, North Korea, Japan
Japan, North Korea, Saudi Arabia
North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Japan
Japan, Saudi Arabia, North Korea
28
How are the governments of Saudi Arabia and Iran similar?
The Bible is used to create the laws of the country.
The Koran & Muslim teachings are basis for its government.
There is little religious influence found in the government.
Both Judaism & Islam are used to establish laws and policies
29
Which citizens participate the least in their country's government?
Saudi Arabia
Japan
South Africa
Israel
30
What environmental issue is most prevalent in the Middle East?
unequal distribution
water pollution
deforestation
desalination
31
When did many African groups begin to challenge European colonial rule?
during apartheid
as Kurdish resistance inccreased
as nationalism grew
as freedom fighters rallied for non-violent protest
32
According to the table above, what is a capital investment each country should make?
South Africa should invest in equipment to drill petroleum.
They need to invest in education to raise the literacy rate.
Nigeria should invest in drilling equipment to mine minerals
They need to invest in capital resources.

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