The Middle East Final Assessment
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Which numeral on the map represents the location of the Persian Gulf?
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- Q1
Which numeral on the map represents the location of the Persian Gulf?
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IV
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I
30s - Q2
Which country does letter W represent?
Afghanistan
Iraq
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
30s - Q3
Which country does letter Y represent?
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan
Turkey
30s - Q4
What is usually true in an autocratic country?
A small group of people decide on government policies.
Citizens have little say in government affairs.
Government power is limited by checks and balances.
Citizens vote for their leaders in elections.
30s - Q5
Which statement BEST illustrates the primary roles of citizens in Israel and Saudi Arabia?
Israel - to choose the president; Saudi Arabia - to elect the prime minister
Israel - to obey the leader; Saudi Arabia - to choose the president
Israel - to elect the prime minister; Saudi Arabia - to vote for parliament
Israel - to vote for parliament; Saudi Arabia - to obey the leader
30s - Q6
Which nation has no political parties, no voting rights for its citizens, and is ruled by a king?
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Israel
30s - Q7
The war in Iraq was successful in removing dictator Saddam Hussein from power. Which term would BEST describe how the country was governed during his rule from 1979 until 2003?
oligarchy
autocracy
confederation
democracy
30s - Q8
What country is represented by letter U?
Syria
Iran
Turkey
Israel
30s - Q9
What conclusion can be drawn based on the information presented in the maps?
Most of the people in Southwest Asia live near rivers, coastlines, or other water sources.
The large, flat plains in the southern region of Southwest Asia can support large populations
The harsh climate in the northern region of Southwest Asia keeps people from settling there.
The northern region of Southwest Asia is home only to nomads and small groups.
30s - Q10
Why is water pollution of great concern in Southwest Asia?
because it reduces the amount of electricity generated by hydropower
because clean drinking water is scarce in the region
because the economy is dependent upon exporting water
because it prevents ships from traveling along major waterways
30s - Q11
Saudi Arabia has a large amount of oil. The oil industry makes up over 90 percent of the country's gross domestic product. The country sells oil to other countries and purchases the goods its people need. What is this an example of?
entrepreneurship
quotas
tariffs
specialization
30s - Q12
Which answer choice correctly matches each word with its definition?
embargo = ban on trade of a good
quota = limit on imported goods
tariff = tax on imported goods
embargo = limit on imported goods
quota = ban on trade of a good
tariff = tax on imported goods
embargo = ban on trade of a good
quota = tax on imported goods
tariff = limit on imported goods
embargo = limit on imported goods
quota = tax on imported goods
tariff = ban on trade of a good
30s - Q13
A government seeking to accomplish which of the following would be likely to implement an embargo?
increase the profits of domestic manufacturers
expand consumer choice and economic opportunity
encourage a country to change a policy
protect the jobs of domestic workers
30s - Q14
Which of the following organizations did Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela found together?
the Economic Cooperation Organization
the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
the International Trade Organization
30s - Q15
Since the early 1980's, Turkey has made significant strides in moving away from government run businesses and toward privately run businesses. This shows that Turkey's economy has made a move in which direction?
from traditional to command
from market to command
from market to traditional
from command to market
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