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CRCT Review for Middle East (SW Asia) Culture, History, and Government
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1
Who is the leader in a parliamentary democracy?
King
President
Prime Minister
2
Who is an Ayatollah?
the supreme leader in Iraq
the supreme leader in Iran
the supreme leader in Israel
3
In a hereditary monarchy, how do you obtain power?
by conquering new lands
by voting
by inheriting it through your family
4
What happened to the Ottoman Empire after WW1?
it was unified
it became part of North America
it was partioned
5
Holy Book of Christianity
Quran
Torah
Bible
6
Which SW Asia country is an example of a Hereditary Monarchy?
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Iran
7
The Persians are located in what Middle East country?
Israel
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
8
Where are the majority of the Kurds located?
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Turkey
9
What country felt threatened by Saddam Hussein?
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Oman
10
Who are the Taliban
a radical group of Muslims
a radical group of Christians
Iraq's political party
11
Who elects the leader in a presidential democracy?
the people
the parliament
12
The majority of people who live in the Middle East practice what religion?
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
13
Holiest Prophet in Judaism
Abraham
Muhammad
Jesus
14
What was the purpose of Operation Iraqi Freedom?
to remove Osama Bin-Laden from power
to seek revenge for the 9/11 attacks
to remove Saddam Hussein from power
15
Holy book of Islam
Bible
Quran
Torah
16
The language or the Arabs
English
Farsi
Arabic
Kurdish
17
What is a theocracy?
rule by religion
rule by one
rule by many
rule by few
18
Why did the United States invade Afghanistan?
to set up a democracy in Baghdad
to help the Hindus and Muslims
to capture Saddam Hussein
to capture Osama Bin-Laden
19
Who was to blame for the attacks on September 11, 2001
Saddam Hussein
Osama Bin-laden
Omar al-Bashir
20
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
21
Holy book of Judaism
Torah
Bible
Quran
22
Who did the Shia believe should succeed Muhammad?
A family member
anyone capable for the job
23
Who elects the leader in a parliamentary democracy?
The parliament
The people
24
The language of the Persians
Farsi
Arabic
English
Kurdish
25
Which SW Asian country is an example of a theocracy?
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Iran
Afghanistan
26
Where were the Palestinians forced to move to?
Refugee Camps
Israel
Concentration Camps
Syria
27
What religious group felt entitled to the land of Israel?
The Jews
The Christians
The Hindus
The Muslims
28
What is Zionism
The idea that Jews should be eliminated
The idea that the Christians should be given Palestine
the idea that the Jews should be given the land of Palestine
29
Who was the leader of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War?
Osama Bin Laden
Saddam Hussein
Omar al-Bashir
King Abdullah
30
During WW1, who did the Ottoman Empire fight with?
Allied Powers
Central Powers
31
Holiest prophet in Islam
Abraham
Jesus
Muhammad
32
What is an ethnic group
People who share language, culture, history, and location
People who share the belief in the same god or gods
33
The language of the Kurds
Kurdish
English
Farsi
Arabic
34
Who partioned the Ottoman Empire?
European Powers
Hitler
SW Asia Countries
the Ayatollah
35
What European country gained control of Palestine?
France
Germany
Great Britain
Russia
36
The two sects of Islam
Sunni and Shia
Shiva and Vishnu
Catholic and Baptist
Orthodox and Muslim
37
Who did the Sunni believe was the most capable to succeed Muhammad?
Muhammad's family members
Anyone capable for the job
38
What country accused Kuwait of stealing their oil?
Iraq
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan
39
What is the name of Israel's parliament?
Congress
Panchyat
Knessett
Diet
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What did the US believe Saddam Hussein to be hiding?
WMD's
WRD's
MRI's
MRE's
