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CRCT Review for Middle East (SW Asia) Culture, History, and Government
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Why did the United States invade Afghanistan?
to capture Saddam Hussein
to help the Hindus and Muslims
to set up a democracy in Baghdad
to capture Osama Bin-Laden
2
Holy book of Judaism
Quran
Torah
Bible
3
What European country gained control of Palestine?
Russia
Great Britain
Germany
France
4
What is Sharia Law?
laws based off the teachings in the Quran
laws based off the teachings in the bible
laws based off the teachings in the torah
5
The language of the Persians
English
Farsi
Kurdish
Arabic
6
During WW1, who did the Ottoman Empire fight with?
Central Powers
Allied Powers
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What country accused Kuwait of stealing their oil?
Iran
Afghanistan
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
8
Where are the majority of the Kurds located?
Israel
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
9
Holiest Prophet in Judaism
Abraham
Muhammad
Jesus
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Holy book of Islam
Torah
Bible
Quran
11
The two sects of Islam
Shiva and Vishnu
Catholic and Baptist
Sunni and Shia
Orthodox and Muslim
12
What did the US believe Saddam Hussein to be hiding?
WMD's
MRI's
WRD's
MRE's
13
Who elects the leader in a presidential democracy?
the parliament
the people
14
What happened to the Ottoman Empire after WW1?
it was partioned
it became part of North America
it was unified
15
Where were the Palestinians forced to move to?
Concentration Camps
Israel
Syria
Refugee Camps
16
Who elects the leader in a parliamentary democracy?
The people
The parliament
17
Who is an Ayatollah?
the supreme leader in Iraq
the supreme leader in Israel
the supreme leader in Iran
18
Holiest prophet in Islam
Abraham
Jesus
Muhammad
19
Who partioned the Ottoman Empire?
European Powers
Hitler
the Ayatollah
SW Asia Countries
20
What country felt threatened by Saddam Hussein?
Oman
Egypt
UAE
Saudi Arabia
21
Which SW Asian country is an example of a theocracy?
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Iran
Afghanistan
22
Who was to blame for the attacks on September 11, 2001
Omar al-Bashir
Saddam Hussein
Osama Bin-laden
23
Who did the Shia believe should succeed Muhammad?
anyone capable for the job
A family member
24
The majority of people who live in the Middle East practice what religion?
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
25
Who are the Taliban
a radical group of Muslims
Iraq's political party
a radical group of Christians
26
Who did the Sunni believe was the most capable to succeed Muhammad?
Anyone capable for the job
Muhammad's family members
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The language or the Arabs
Farsi
Kurdish
English
Arabic
28
What is an ethnic group
People who share the belief in the same god or gods
People who share language, culture, history, and location
29
What was the purpose of Operation Iraqi Freedom?
to seek revenge for the 9/11 attacks
to remove Osama Bin-Laden from power
to remove Saddam Hussein from power
30
What is the name of Israel's parliament?
Congress
Panchyat
Knessett
Diet
31
The Persians are located in what Middle East country?
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Israel
Iraq
32
The language of the Kurds
Arabic
Kurdish
Farsi
English
33
Which SW Asia country is an example of a Hereditary Monarchy?
Iran
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Israel
34
Who was the leader of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War?
Omar al-Bashir
Saddam Hussein
King Abdullah
Osama Bin Laden
35
What religious group felt entitled to the land of Israel?
The Muslims
The Christians
The Jews
The Hindus
36
Who is the leader in a parliamentary democracy?
Prime Minister
King
President
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What is a theocracy?
rule by many
rule by religion
rule by one
rule by few
38
In a hereditary monarchy, how do you obtain power?
by inheriting it through your family
by conquering new lands
by voting
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What is Zionism
the idea that the Jews should be given the land of Palestine
The idea that the Christians should be given Palestine
The idea that Jews should be eliminated
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Holy Book of Christianity
Bible
Quran
Torah
