Question 1

Why do the Tuareg cross the Sahara?

Accepted Answer

to trade salt and dates

Answer

to take animals to grazing lands

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to find jobs in growing cities

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to avoid living in any one country

Question 2

What makes Istanbul a cultural bridge between Europe and Asia?

Accepted Answer

location

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architecture

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rapid growth

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housing shortage

Question 3

What was unusual about Herod's Harbor?

Accepted Answer

It was constructed by humans.

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It had lots of natural barriers.

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It was near ancient Caesarea.

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It became a trading port.

Question 4

How is Dubai different from Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Dubai is a new city.

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Dubai is growing rapidly.

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Dubai has people from around the world.

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Dubai is located near water.

Question 5

Who rules Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

king

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parliament

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president

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prime minister

Question 6

What does the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) want for Palestinians?

Accepted Answer

a state of their own

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an alliance with Israel

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a neighborhood for Christians

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a new capital city

Question 7

Why do most guest workers go to Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

to get jobs

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to get oil for the US

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to help people in rural areas

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to find more oil

Question 8

What group of Muslims represent to majority in Iraq?

Accepted Answer

Shi'ite's

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Kurds

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Iranians

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Afghans

Question 9

Why did the Soviets invade Afghanistan in 1979?

Accepted Answer

to put down rebels against the Communist government

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to modernize industry and educate the people

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to help the Taliban gain control

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to find members of al-Qaeda

Question 10

Who has built schools in Afghanistan?

Accepted Answer

UNICEF

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Taliban

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al-Qaeda

Answer

Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO)

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