The three main religions that are practiced in the Middle East are...

Christianity, Judaism and Islam

While the Ottoman Empire was already in decline, the Empire ultimately fell because...

They joined the German side in World War I and were defeated by the Allies

A two state solution in regard to the future of Palestine and Israel essentially is a proposal for:

The area of Palestine and Israel to be divided into two separate countries

When we examine the status of women within the Middle East, which of the following statements is most accurate:

Women historically receive less opportunities for jobs and fewer rights

Which of the following best describes the Sykes-Picot Agreement?

An agreement between the French and British to divide much of the Middle Ea

Which of the statements is true about countries that produce oil?

The United States is now one of the top three oil producing countries

What was the lasting impact of the Ottoman Empire?

The spread of Islam in North Africa, Southern Europe and the Persian Gulf

When we examine Palestine /Israel which of the following statements is true:

The Palestinians rejected a United Nations plan to divide Palestine in 1947

Which of the following statements is true about the the oil use of the United States?

The United States uses more than China or any single European country

When comparing the countries of Lebanon and Jordan to the Arab Gulf States, which of the following is true?

Lebanon and Jordan are less modern and Lebanon has seen more conflict

There is tension between the United States and Iran for all of these reasons EXCEPT

Most Iranians belong to the Shia branch of Islam

Which of the following statements is true about the country of Israel today:

Palestinians are now living in a much smaller area compared to 1947.

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1
The three main religions that are practiced in the Middle East are...
Judaism, Islam and Buddism
Judaism, Druze and Hindu
Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism
Christianity, Judaism and Islam
2
While the Ottoman Empire was already in decline, the Empire ultimately fell because...
The Ottomans were defeated by the Americans at the Battle of Waterloo
The Empire never developed the skills to trade with Europe and Asia
They joined the German side in World War I and were defeated by the Allies
They joined the Japanese in World War II and were defeated by the British
3
The Palestinians accepted the two state plan developed by the United Nations in 1947
False
True
4
Kemal Attaturk made changes to Westernize Turkey after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. He did everything EXCEPT:
Changed the alphabet from Arabic to Latin
Instituted a new code of law based on that of Switzerland
Gave women the right to vote
Required women to wear veils
5
What is one unexpected positive consequence of the conflict in the Middle East?
Longer life expectancy
Higher agricultural production
Good economy
Less pollution
6
A two state solution in regard to the future of Palestine and Israel essentially is a proposal for:
A two party system much like the division between Republicans and Democrats
Both sides to occupy two states within the United States
The country of Lebanon to be incorporated into Israel
The area of Palestine and Israel to be divided into two separate countries
7
When we examine the status of women within the Middle East, which of the following statements is most accurate:
Women historically receive less opportunities for jobs and fewer rights
Women are leaders in industry and also hold high government positions
Women have higher social and economic status than men in most countries
Women have equal rights with men throughout all Middle Eastern countries
8
Which of the following best describes the Sykes-Picot Agreement?
An agreement between the Germans and the English to stop fighting WWI
An agreement between Russia and Italy over the future of the Middle East
A trade agreement between the French and the Germans
An agreement between the French and British to divide much of the Middle Ea
9
The British promise of support for a national Jewish homeland
The Geneva Convention
The Sykes-Picot agreement
The Treaty of Nante
The Balfour Declaration
10
What is a greater cause of death than gun violence in the Middle East?
Traffic accidents
Starvation
Drug overdose
Drowning
11
These two countries surprisingly provide the most amount of oil to the United States:
Canada and Iceland
Mexico and Canada
Nigeria and Iran
Venezuela and Mexico
12
Which of the statements is true about countries that produce oil?
Saudi Arabia is one of the smaller producers of oil in the Middle East
Iran produces a lot of oil and sells much of it to the United States
The United States is now one of the top three oil producing countries
The US produces little oil of its own and thus has to import most of it
13
What was the lasting impact of the Ottoman Empire?
The spread of Islam in North Africa, Southern Europe and the Persian Gulf
The spread of democracy throughout the Middle East
The spread of Christianity
The spread of new factories during the Industrial Revolution
14
The most common form of government that has been seen in the Middle East over the past several years is
Various types of communism have dominated the Middle East
The Middle East has a long history of democracy
The Middle East relies upon a series of group decision making processes
Mostly monarchs and dictators
15
When we examine Palestine /Israel which of the following statements is true:
The Palestinians rejected a United Nations plan to divide Palestine in 1947
Palestine was essentially a vacant desert when the Jews arrived there
Palestinians were willing to share areas of land that was less productive
Palestinians were happy to relocate to Egypt and Syrian
16
Which of the following statements is true about the the oil use of the United States?
The United States uses more than China or any single European country
The United States uses about 12 million barrels of oil per day
China uses the most oil each day as they have the highest population
The United States is the 2nd largest consumer of oil within North America
17
When comparing the countries of Lebanon and Jordan to the Arab Gulf States, which of the following is true?
Lebanon and Jordan are less modern and Lebanon has seen more conflict
Lebanon and Jordan show little to no difference with the Arab Gulf States
Lebanon and Jordan are much more modern and developed than the Gulf States
Lebanon and Jordan are a bit wealthier than the Arab Gulf States.
18
There is tension between the United States and Iran for all of these reasons EXCEPT
The United States has meddled in Iran’s politics in the past
Most Iranians belong to the Shia branch of Islam
The United States has imposed economic sanctions against Iran
Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons
19
Which of the following statements is true about the country of Israel today:
Israel and Palestine have been able to make a peaceful agreement
The Palestinians living in Israel have agreed to move to Lebanon and Jordan
Palestinians are now living in a much smaller area compared to 1947.
Israelis don't wish to stay in the region because of a lack of fresh water.
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The belief in one overall God is called
Hinduism
Monotheism
Bahaism
Polytheism

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