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Mid-Term Review

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  • Q1
    Turkey built a dam on the Euphrates River to protect and ensure their water supply. What effect did this have on neighboring Iraq?
    decreased the amount of travel on the respective water ways
    led to an unequal distribution of water.
    decreased available shipping routes from the Persian gulf
    led to increase oil exports
    30s
  • Q2
    In which of these countries would the leader have to be a direct descendant of the king?
    Afghanistan
    Saudi Arabia
    Iran
    Israel
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of these is NOT a factor leading to the creation of the modern state of Israel?
    Zionist movement
    the Persian Gulf War
    the ancient Jewish connection to the land
    Holocaust
    30s
  • Q4
    In Iran, the economy is highly centralized and there are numerous regulations about private individuals opening and operating businesses. However, Saudi Arabia has made owing and operating a business very easy compared to the world average. What impact does this have on the role of entrepreneurs in both countries?
    It will limit efforts of entrepreneurs in both Iran and Saudi Arabia
    Iran will greatly benefit from the efforts of entrepreneurs.
    Entrepreneurs will be able to make significant contributions to Saudi Arabia's economy but not to Iran's.
    Entrepreneurs are not affected by government regulations.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of these is an ethnic group in Southwest Asia?
    Christian
    Moslim
    Hindu
    Kurd
    30s
  • Q6
    How has the discovery of oil in some Southwest Asian countries affected the economic develop of the area?
    having oil makes little different to the countries
    those with oil need less water
    The discovery of oil has meant that no other industries have developed in the area
    Those countries with oil reserves are much richer those that don't
    30s
  • Q7
    In a parliamentary system, who is the head of government?
    President
    Prime Minister
    Dictator
    Monarch
    30s
  • Q8
    In Saudi Arabia, one person possesses unlimited power, and the citizens play little or no role in the government. Saudi Arabia is classified as a(n)
    Confederation
    Oligarchy
    Autocracy
    Democracy
    30s
  • Q9
    1. "There should be no country of Israel." 2. "The idea of a Jewish homeland is not one that I can support." 3."Jews should not be employed as long as non-Jews do not have a job." SS7H2b The above statements would most probably come from which group:
    anti-Semitic
    Zionist
    nationalistic
    racist
    30s
  • Q10
    17. What issue led to the split between the Sunni and Shia in Islam? SS7G8d
    They disagreed about who should lead the Muslim after the death of Muhammad
    The Shia wanted to change the direct of prayer towards Jerusalem rahter than Mecca.
    Arguments about the Five Pillars
    The Shia believed that only Arabs could be Muslims
    30s
  • Q11
    Why is the Suez Canal important to international shipping? SS7G5a
    The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea without having to sail around the continent of Africa.
    It is Iraq's only waterway leading into the Persian Gulf
    It is the only way for ships to get out of the Persian Gulf
    The Suez Canal connects the Jordan River to the Persian Gulf making it less expensive to ship[ products to others parts of Southwest Asia.
    30s
  • Q12
    12. Why did the United States begin an invasion of Afghanistan in 2001? SS7H2d
    The US wanted the land to create a new state.
    The US believed that Afghanistan was developing Weapons of Mass Destruction
    The US believed that Afghanistan was protecting the leaders of Al Queda after their 9-11 attack on the US.
    The US claimed that it would reduce gas prices
    30s
  • Q13
    After the break up of the Ottoman Empire, European powers partitioned the Middle East. What has been a result of the artificial boundaries that the Europeans created
    development of OPEC
    regional conflict
    regional peace
    increase in trade
    30s
  • Q14
    Look at the representation below: SS7E5c Pure Command ---------------(SA)--(IS)-------- Pure Market Why does Israel (IS) have more of a market economy than Saudi Arabia (SA)?
    in Israel, the government makes no business decisions
    in Israel, the government makes all the business deccision
    in Israel individuals make more business decisions
    in Israel, individuals make no business decisions
    30s
  • Q15
    In Turkey, citizens are directly involved in the government through the use of elections. There is a high amount of personal freedoms. This is an example of a(n): SS7CG4b
    unitary
    autocracy
    oligarchy
    democracy
    30s

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