Saddam Hussein probably invaded Kuwait in order to

gain control of important oil fields.

Members of OPEC work to influence the supply of oil on world markets by controlling the demand.

Nope, they control supply. This is false.

The September 11 attacks immediately led to

new tensions between the United States and Iraq.

UN inspectors were sent to Iraq to

make sure that Saddam destroyed weapons of mass destruction.

Many young Saudis are choosing to study religious subjects instead of technical ones.

Many feel religion is most important. True.

What is a challenge that Saudi Arabia faces?

It must import large quantities of food.

Iran’s current government

has supported many hard-line policies.

Which of the following is found on the Arabian Peninsula?

the largest sand desert in the world

Which is true of the region's climate?

Days are hot and nights are cold.

What was the result of the war between Iran and Iraq?

The economies of both countries were damaged.

The people of Mesopotamia converted to Islam

when the Arabs conquered the region

Which of the following best describes the status of oil in Oman and Yemen?

These countries have oil, but it has not made them rich.

The Tigris and Euphrates are exotic rivers, meaning

they begin in humid areas and flow through dry areas.

One influence of Islam on the region is that

women wear clothes that cover their arms and legs.

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Answers

1
The world's first civilization was located in present-day
Iran.
Iraq.
Oman.
North America.
2
The Persian Gulf War (in 1991) began after
the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait.
Saddam Hussein invaded Iowa.
weapons of mass destruction were found in Iraq.
3
Saddam Hussein probably invaded Kuwait in order to
gain control of important oil fields.
shut down Iran’s economy.
start a war with the U.S..
gain a port on the Persian Gulf.
4
The climate of the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran is dry and there is little vegetation.
IDK
No clue....
False
True
5
Members of OPEC work to influence the supply of oil on world markets by controlling the demand.
True! For sure!
I like Turtles
I'm hungry
Nope, they control supply. This is false.
6
The desert plains in the northern part of the Arabian Peninsula are covered with
sand.
wadis.
volcanic rock.
coral reefs.
7
For centuries, beginning in the 500s BC, the region around present day Iran was ruled by
the Sumerians.
the Roman Empire.
the Persian Empire.
Alexander the Great.
8
The September 11 attacks immediately led to
UN inspections of Iraq.
new tensions between the United States and Iraq.
Saddam Hussein going into hiding.
a crackdown on the Iraqi Baath Party.
9
UN inspectors were sent to Iraq to
make sure Saddam did not attack the Kurds or Shia.
make sure that Saddam destroyed weapons of mass destruction.
oversee the elections.
help the National Assembly with their difficult tasks.
10
Beautiful woven carpets are a large export for Iran.
Carpets? I saw Aladdin, they fly too.
False, they export ceiling tiles.
False, they don't make textiles.
Absolutely true. Beautiful
11
The poorest country in the region is
Yemen.
Iran.
Iraq.
India.
12
Only men are allowed to vote in Kuwait’s current elections.
Taco
Freedom
True
False
13
People in this region can get all the freshwater they will ever need from underground sources.
Only if they have a swimming pool
False
True
Whats an underground source?
14
Many young Saudis are choosing to study religious subjects instead of technical ones.
Technology is the future. This must be false.
Many feel religion is most important. True.
Its gotta be pretty equal. False.
Psshtt.... Science....
15
What is Iraq’s second largest ethnic group?
Persians
Turks
Azerbaijanis
Kurds
16
To sustain its economy, UAE depends on
intensive agriculture.
foreign workers.
aid from Saudi Arabia.
tourism and banking.
17
What is a challenge that Saudi Arabia faces?
Its oil reserves are running out.
Young people are abandoning Islam.
It must import large quantities of food.
It cannot fill all the jobs needed for the oil industry.
18
Iran’s current government
has supported many hard-line policies.
has a positive relationship with the U.S.
has placed an embargo on trade with all Western countries.
supports democratic reforms.
19
What crops does Iraq produce?
olives, grapes, and figs
wheat, oranges, and shrimp
barley, cotton, and rice
corn, peppers, and apples
20
Which of the following is found on the Arabian Peninsula?
the largest and tallest mountains in the world
permanent rivers
the largest sand desert in the world
tropical forests
21
Which country has the world's largest oil reserves?
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Iraq
Kentucky
22
Which is true of the region's climate?
Some mountain peaks receive only 4 inches of rain per year.
It never snows.
Temperatures are always hot.
Days are hot and nights are cold.
23
Which country is made of seven tiny kingdoms?
United Arab Emirates
Oman
Yemen
Bahrain
24
The Earth produces an endless supply of oil.
True
Umm duh!
False
BURN DEM FOSSIL FUELS!!! MURICA!
25
What was the result of the war between Iran and Iraq?
Iraq took over Iran and tried unsuccessfully to rule it.
Saddam Hussein rose to power in Iraq.
The economies of both countries were damaged.
An international force stopped the war.
26
The people of Mesopotamia converted to Islam
when the Arabs conquered the region
around the time of Iraq’s birth as a modern nation.
when the Ottoman Empire took over the region in.
during the Sumerian civilization.
27
Two major influences on life in this region today are Islam and oil.
False
Fruit
True
Turkey
28
Which country is made up of a group of islands?
Qatar
the United Arab Emirates
Bahrain
Kuwait
29
Which of the following best describes the status of oil in Oman and Yemen?
Oil has not been discovered in these countries
These countries have gotten rich from their oil deposits.
These countries have oil, but it has not made them rich.
These countries have no oil and depend on other industries.
30
The most important person in Iran’s government is
the head of the ayatollahs.
the president.
the prime minister.
the head of parliament.
31
The Tigris and Euphrates are exotic rivers, meaning
they are partially located in tropical areas.
they contain fossil water.
they were part of the world’s first civilization.
they begin in humid areas and flow through dry areas.
32
Saudi Arabia has an elected legislature in addition to the monarchy.
Saudi Arabia is in Ireland right?
Nope! Just a King
Think they have a bicameral congress and parliament. right?
Yup!
33
One influence of Islam on the region is that
women often appear in public alone.
boys and girls go to school together.
women wear clothes that cover their arms and legs.
many women own and run businesses.

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7th SS Chapter 9 - Arabian Peninsula

33 termsStudBud Administration233 plays

7th SS Chapter 9 - Arabian Peninsula

Flashcards33 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 33

Answers

1
The world's first civilization was located in present-day
Iran.
Iraq.
Oman.
North America.
2
The Persian Gulf War (in 1991) began after
the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait.
Saddam Hussein invaded Iowa.
weapons of mass destruction were found in Iraq.
3
Saddam Hussein probably invaded Kuwait in order to
gain control of important oil fields.
shut down Iran’s economy.
start a war with the U.S..
gain a port on the Persian Gulf.
4
The climate of the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran is dry and there is little vegetation.
IDK
No clue....
False
True
5
Members of OPEC work to influence the supply of oil on world markets by controlling the demand.
True! For sure!
I like Turtles
I'm hungry
Nope, they control supply. This is false.
6
The desert plains in the northern part of the Arabian Peninsula are covered with
sand.
wadis.
volcanic rock.
coral reefs.
7
For centuries, beginning in the 500s BC, the region around present day Iran was ruled by
the Sumerians.
the Roman Empire.
the Persian Empire.
Alexander the Great.
8
The September 11 attacks immediately led to
UN inspections of Iraq.
new tensions between the United States and Iraq.
Saddam Hussein going into hiding.
a crackdown on the Iraqi Baath Party.
9
UN inspectors were sent to Iraq to
make sure Saddam did not attack the Kurds or Shia.
make sure that Saddam destroyed weapons of mass destruction.
oversee the elections.
help the National Assembly with their difficult tasks.
10
Beautiful woven carpets are a large export for Iran.
Carpets? I saw Aladdin, they fly too.
False, they export ceiling tiles.
False, they don't make textiles.
Absolutely true. Beautiful
11
The poorest country in the region is
Yemen.
Iran.
Iraq.
India.
12
Only men are allowed to vote in Kuwait’s current elections.
Taco
Freedom
True
False
13
People in this region can get all the freshwater they will ever need from underground sources.
Only if they have a swimming pool
False
True
Whats an underground source?
14
Many young Saudis are choosing to study religious subjects instead of technical ones.
Technology is the future. This must be false.
Many feel religion is most important. True.
Its gotta be pretty equal. False.
Psshtt.... Science....
15
What is Iraq’s second largest ethnic group?
Persians
Turks
Azerbaijanis
Kurds
16
To sustain its economy, UAE depends on
intensive agriculture.
foreign workers.
aid from Saudi Arabia.
tourism and banking.
17
What is a challenge that Saudi Arabia faces?
Its oil reserves are running out.
Young people are abandoning Islam.
It must import large quantities of food.
It cannot fill all the jobs needed for the oil industry.
18
Iran’s current government
has supported many hard-line policies.
has a positive relationship with the U.S.
has placed an embargo on trade with all Western countries.
supports democratic reforms.
19
What crops does Iraq produce?
olives, grapes, and figs
wheat, oranges, and shrimp
barley, cotton, and rice
corn, peppers, and apples
20
Which of the following is found on the Arabian Peninsula?
the largest and tallest mountains in the world
permanent rivers
the largest sand desert in the world
tropical forests
21
Which country has the world's largest oil reserves?
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Iraq
Kentucky
22
Which is true of the region's climate?
Some mountain peaks receive only 4 inches of rain per year.
It never snows.
Temperatures are always hot.
Days are hot and nights are cold.
23
Which country is made of seven tiny kingdoms?
United Arab Emirates
Oman
Yemen
Bahrain
24
The Earth produces an endless supply of oil.
True
Umm duh!
False
BURN DEM FOSSIL FUELS!!! MURICA!
25
What was the result of the war between Iran and Iraq?
Iraq took over Iran and tried unsuccessfully to rule it.
Saddam Hussein rose to power in Iraq.
The economies of both countries were damaged.
An international force stopped the war.
26
The people of Mesopotamia converted to Islam
when the Arabs conquered the region
around the time of Iraq’s birth as a modern nation.
when the Ottoman Empire took over the region in.
during the Sumerian civilization.
27
Two major influences on life in this region today are Islam and oil.
False
Fruit
True
Turkey
28
Which country is made up of a group of islands?
Qatar
the United Arab Emirates
Bahrain
Kuwait
29
Which of the following best describes the status of oil in Oman and Yemen?
Oil has not been discovered in these countries
These countries have gotten rich from their oil deposits.
These countries have oil, but it has not made them rich.
These countries have no oil and depend on other industries.
30
The most important person in Iran’s government is
the head of the ayatollahs.
the president.
the prime minister.
the head of parliament.
31
The Tigris and Euphrates are exotic rivers, meaning
they are partially located in tropical areas.
they contain fossil water.
they were part of the world’s first civilization.
they begin in humid areas and flow through dry areas.
32
Saudi Arabia has an elected legislature in addition to the monarchy.
Saudi Arabia is in Ireland right?
Nope! Just a King
Think they have a bicameral congress and parliament. right?
Yup!
33
One influence of Islam on the region is that
women often appear in public alone.
boys and girls go to school together.
women wear clothes that cover their arms and legs.
many women own and run businesses.