Iranian people elected a prime minister who nationalized oil.Why was the US upset by this move?

US hadspent millions building Iran oil industry/lost control

Jews lived in diaspora for much of their history. What does diaspora mean?

Jews lived much of their history away from their homeland

How did the Prophet Muhammad and the Quran view women?

Men and women are spiritually equal/should be treated fairly

A major result of the growth of Zionism in the late 1800s and early 1900s was the

Immigration of European Jews to Palestine

A long-term effect of the Balfour Declaration on the Middle East was the

Conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis

Women, under Taliban rule, in Afghanistan had to deal with all of the following EXCEPT:

They were encouraged to go to school

All of the following are TRUE in regards to Islam, Christianity and Judaism EXCEPT:

All three believe that Muhammad was God’s messenger

In 1979, there was movement in Iran that overthrew the Shah.the following are TRUE EXCEPT:

The US/Iran maintained diplomatic relations with each other

Muslims consider the Quran the greatest work in Arabic mainly because it

Is their holy text, and is believed to be the words of Allah

From the late 1920s – 1939, where did the majority of Jewish emigrants to Palestine come from?

Europe (mostly Germany and Poland)

All of the following are ACCURATE goals regarding the US invasions of Afghanistan/Iraq EXCEPT:

Monitor the spread of nuclear weapons in Iraq

What was an aspect of the Christian and Islamic faiths that made them so popular?

Spread by conquest/missionary activity, sought new followers

In 2014, the US withdrew from Afghanistan. How did this impact the country?

In the midst of fighting Taliban force

Which statement about women under Islam is CORRECT?

Distortion of gender roles has led to perception of Islam

In the Hebrew tradition, a ‘covenant’ is

An agreement between God and man

Islam went through a split that still exist to this day.Why did this fracturing of Islam occur?

Leaders disagreed over who should succeed after Muhammad

A major goal of the Iranian revolution and of Ayatollah Khomeini was to:

Overthrow US backed Shah/create country on Islamic principle

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1
Iranian people elected a prime minister who nationalized oil.Why was the US upset by this move?
US hadspent millions building Iran oil industry/lost control
Iran gave control of their oil to US’s hated enemy; USSR
Iran said it would no longer sell any of its oil to the US
Iran was destroying its oil reserves; focusing on alt energy
2
Jews lived in diaspora for much of their history. What does diaspora mean?
Diaspora refers to a set of religious rules Jews must follow
Jews lived in their ancestral, sacred holy land
Diaspora refers to growing Jewish nationalism
Jews lived much of their history away from their homeland
3
How did the Prophet Muhammad and the Quran view women?
Women should always be subordinate to men
Women should be valued more than men
They did not have any particular views on gender relations
Men and women are spiritually equal/should be treated fairly
4
A major result of the growth of Zionism in the late 1800s and early 1900s was the
Defeat of the Ottoman Empire
Immigration of European Jews to Palestine
Formation of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO)
Increased tension between Britain/France in the Middle East
5
A long-term effect of the Balfour Declaration on the Middle East was the
Strengthening parliamentary rule in Turkey
Establishment of a two-party system in Syria
Oppression of the Kurds by the Iraqi government
Conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis
6
______ is the largest religion in the world; while _____ is the 2nd largest and fastest growing
Christianity; Hinduism
Christianity; Islam
Islam; Buddhism
Islam; Christianity
7
The US relationship with Iran, which goes back to WWII, was based around what key resource?
Salt
Timber
Oil
Frankincense
8
Women, under Taliban rule, in Afghanistan had to deal with all of the following EXCEPT:
Wear clothing approved by the Taliban or they could whipped
Punishment for having sex outside of marriage was stoning
They were encouraged to go to school
If they wish to go out in public, they needed a male escort
9
All of the following are TRUE in regards to Islam, Christianity and Judaism EXCEPT:
All three believe that Muhammad was God’s messenger
All three trace their origins to Abraham
All have religious law that teach their follower how to live
All three believe in assisting the poor and destitute
10
In 1979, there was movement in Iran that overthrew the Shah.the following are TRUE EXCEPT:
52 American hostages were taken and held for 444 days
Iran and Iranians became increasingly anti-American
Ayatollah Khomeini became Iran’s new leader
The US/Iran maintained diplomatic relations with each other
11
Muslims consider the Quran the greatest work in Arabic mainly because it
Protects the ‘people of the book’
Establishes sharia law
Tells the life and adventures of Muhammad
Is their holy text, and is believed to be the words of Allah
12
For women living in Saudi Arabia what right did they obtain in 2015?
Drive a car
Vote
Can go out in public without a male escort
Can gain access to any building men can
13
From the late 1920s – 1939, where did the majority of Jewish emigrants to Palestine come from?
Russia
The Arab states of the Middle East
The US
Europe (mostly Germany and Poland)
14
What event helped lead to the creation of the modern, Jewish state – Israel?
The establishment of Jewish ghettos throughout Europe
The Holocaust
Being blamed for the Black Death
The Spanish Inquisition
15
All of the following are ACCURATE goals regarding the US invasions of Afghanistan/Iraq EXCEPT:
Promote democracy
Monitor the spread of nuclear weapons in Iraq
Destroy and eliminate the Taliban and Al – Qaeda
Find and kill Osama Bin Laden
16
What was an aspect of the Christian and Islamic faiths that made them so popular?
Only monotheistic religions that the world had seen
Had to play catchup to Hinduism and Buddhism - more popular
Spread by conquest/missionary activity, sought new followers
Force converted every subject they took over
17
Which region of the world has actually regressed in efforts to close the economic gender gap?
Middle East
North America
Sub – Saharan Africa
Western Europe
18
Development of Islamic beliefs in the 7th century reflects the influence of which religions?
Christianity and Hinduism
Buddhism and Zoroastrianism
Buddhism and Hinduism
Christianity and Judaism
19
In 2014, the US withdrew from Afghanistan. How did this impact the country?
Afghanistan has since been incorporated into Pakistan
Afghan government has a stable, prosperous democracy
Power in the Afghan gov has reverted back to tribal groups
In the midst of fighting Taliban force
20
According to the Gender Gap Report of 2016, who annually earns more?
Women
Men
Earnings are the same/ too close to distinguish a difference
21
What event in Europe drove thousands of Jews into the Middle East?
Immigration quotas established in Europe and America
The First World War
The Black Death
Nazi persecution
22
From what country has the world seen the highest amount of refugees since WWII?
Afghanistan
Iraq
Syria
Columbia
23
Which statement about women under Islam is CORRECT?
According to the Quran, women had no legal rights
Women had less rights under Islam then they had before Islam
In farming villages, women were forbidden to work the fields
Distortion of gender roles has led to perception of Islam
24
In the Hebrew tradition, a ‘covenant’ is
A law handed down by God to man
An ornamental chest for storing religious documents
An agreement between God and man
A prophecy about the future
25
Islam went through a split that still exist to this day.Why did this fracturing of Islam occur?
Leaders fought on the number times a day they needed to pray
Disagreement on where to spread too
Leaders disagreed over who should succeed after Muhammad
Some wanted to blend Islam Christianity and Judaism together
26
A major goal of the Iranian revolution and of Ayatollah Khomeini was to:
Nationalize their oil industry
Overthrow US backed Shah/create country on Islamic principle
Prevent the expansion of communism in the Middle East
Establish closer ties to Israel
27
Arab–Israeli conflict can BEST be summarized as a conflict revolving around what central issue
Oil
Land
Religion
Nuclear weapons
28
Trumpsupport bill that favor worker skil over family connections/reduce legal immigrationby 1/2
True
False

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