What describes how the Middle East's supply of oil affected the history of the region since 1950?

it has encouraged foreigners to compete for influence in the region

What is a valid conclusion based on the information shown on this map?

Palestinians have seen the size of their country decrease since 1947

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

Both sides have historic claims to the land

After WWI, what happened to the Middle East and other territories controlled by Ottoman Empire?

many nations were carved up with no cultural ties

the leadership of the Shah in Iran

What is an Islamic Fundamentalist?

a person who adheres to the Islamic faith strictly

Which claim would be true of Khomeni from the Exerpt?

he wanted to return to his country to religious fundamentalism

How did social media contribute to the uprisings

it enabled protectors to spread messages easily

The main course of the Arab-Israeli conflicts from 1948-1973 was the clash between

Arab Nationalism and Jewish Nationalism

What is the goal of OPEC?

to keep global oil prices fair and stable

The decline of the Ottoman Empire can be traced to which of the following?

being on the losing side of the war

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1
What is the goal of OPEC?
only give oil to certain countries
Communism
raise the prices of oil
maintain fair oil prices
2
What describes how the Middle East's supply of oil affected the history of the region since 1950?
it has encouraged foreigners to compete for influence in the region
it encouraged the growth of democracy
it slowed down the process of industrialization
it lowered the standard of living int he region
3
What did Israel give Egypt in the Camp David agreements?
West Jeruselem
Gaza Strip
Sinai Peninsula
West Bank
4
What is a valid conclusion based on the information shown on this map?
Palestine has conquered Israeli territory repeatedly
Israel has sought to restore the Gaza Strip to Palestinians
Israel has decreased it's territory
Palestinians have seen the size of their country decrease since 1947
5
Which best expresses the key issue in the continuing dispute between Israelis and Arabs?
Other religious groups are claiming rights to historic sites
Control of oil resources in the area is essential to both
Israel has been deinied access to water rights
Both sides have historic claims to the land
6
Which of the following is not a Middle Eastern river?
Yangtze
Tigris
Euphrates
Jordan
7
What type of Government did Ayatollah Khomeini establish as a result of the Iranian Revolution?
Democratic Republic
Radical Marxist regime
Theocracy
Constitutional Monarchy
8
Which significant 20th century historical even resulted from the ideas/events listed ?
a decision by the United Nations
The breakup of the Ottoman Empire
The beginning of the Persian Gulf War
The creation of Israel
9
Who decided how the Ottoman Empire would be split?
The United Nations
Iran
Islamic Fundamentalists
European Politicians
10
After WWI, what happened to the Middle East and other territories controlled by Ottoman Empire?
many nations were carved up with no cultural ties
All countries remained the same
The Ottoman empire maintained control
The U.S. took control of the territories
11
Which of the following is true?
ALL Arabs are Islamic Fundamentalists
ALL Arabs are terrorists
Arabs and Muslims are the same
Some Arabs are Christian
12
What happened that led to this briefing?
9/11
Attacks against the US like Pearl Harbor
Nuclear Proliferation
Arab Spring of 2011
13
This describes what?
the communist regime of NK
the failure of military invasion in Iran
The impact of the Soviet Russian in Afghnistan
the leadership of the Shah in Iran
14
What world organization created the new state of Israel in 1948 as a homeland for the Jews?
OPEC
United Nations
League of Nations
European Union
15
Which religion was NOT founded in the Middle East?
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
16
What is an Islamic Fundamentalist?
religious freedom to worship
Christians living the Middle East
a person who follows worldly teaching
a person who adheres to the Islamic faith strictly
17
Which event is being described?
Arab League
Iranian Revolution
Partition of Israel
Arab Spring
18
Which claim would be true of Khomeni from the Exerpt?
he wanted a new class system
he wanted to return to his country to religious fundamentalism
he wanted peace
he was like Ghandi
19
What country started the Persian Gulf War?
Syria
Iran
U.S.A.
Iraq
20
How did social media contribute to the uprisings
it was not relevant
failed to make much of a mark
allowed the government to track people
it enabled protectors to spread messages easily
21
The main course of the Arab-Israeli conflicts from 1948-1973 was the clash between
Arab Socialism and Jewish Nationalism
Islamic Fundamentalism and Orthodox Judaism
Israeli technology and Saudi Arabian economic goals
Arab Nationalism and Jewish Nationalism
22
The policy of exerting cultural, economic, or political influence over other societies is:
Imperialism
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Fundamentalism
23
A group of religious ideologies seen as advocating a return to the fundamentals of Islam
Anti-Semitism
Zionism
Realism
Fundamentalism
24
What is the goal of OPEC?
to keep trad routes open
to determine what products can be made from oil
to determine who can drill for oil
to keep global oil prices fair and stable
25
The decline of the Ottoman Empire can be traced to which of the following?
being on the losing side of the war
The spread of nationalism in Southeastern Europe
Resistive Christian and non-Turkish populations
religious divisions within Islam
26
What did Iraqis troops do as they retreated from Kuwait?
bombed the capital of Kuwait
Invaded Iraq to secure it's oil wells
set the oil wells on fire
became allies with coalitions forces

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