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1st Semester Exam Study Guide
SW Asia (Middle East) 1st Semester Exam Study Guide
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#1 Geographically speaking, which country lies between Iraq and Afghanistan?
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Iran lies between Iraq and Afghanistan.
ANSWER Iran lies between Iraq and Afghanistan.
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The Suez Canal connects what two major bodies of water?
#2 The Suez Canal connects what two major bodies of water?
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The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean and the Red Seas.
ANSWER The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean and the Red Seas.
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#3 The process of removing salt from salt water in order to make it suitable for farming and drinking is known as…
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Desalination removes salt from salt water
ANSWER Desalination removes salt from salt water
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#4 Disputes over what natural resources are problematic for many Middle East countries?
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Disputes over water and oil
ANSWER Disputes over water and oil
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#5 In dry climate countries like Afghanistan and Iran, how would farmers water crops?
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Irrigation is a way for farmers to water crops
ANSWER Irrigation is a way for farmers to water crops
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#6 Although it has significant oil and natural gas resources, a major international issue surrounding Iran in the first decade of the 21st century has been its attempt to develop…
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Iran has caused problems by developing nuclear weapons
ANSWER Iran has caused problems by developing nuclear weapons
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#7 A major environmental issue facing the countries of the Middle East is the pollution of the…
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Water and water sources
ANSWER Water and water sources
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The majority of Saudi Arabia is covered in what landform?
#8 The majority of Saudi Arabia is covered in what landform?
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Saudi Arabia is covered by deserts
ANSWER Saudi Arabia is covered by deserts
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#9 What non-renewable natural resource has contributed to the growth of the Middle East?
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Oil has contributed to the growth of Middle East countries.
ANSWER Oil has contributed to the growth of Middle East countries.
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#10 Because of its location over some of the world’s largest oil deposits, which nation’s income rose dramatically during the 20th century?
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Saudi Arabia has seen huge growth in the 20th century
ANSWER Saudi Arabia has seen huge growth in the 20th century
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#11 The climate of the Middle East has led much of the region to experience a scarcity of…
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Water is very scarce in the SW ASIA
ANSWER Water is very scarce in the SW ASIA
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#12 Which of the following attribute would be shared within an ethnic group? (AC: Three attributes)
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Ethnic groups share, history, culture, language and beliefs
ANSWER Ethnic groups share, history, culture, language and beliefs
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Which religion do most people in Southwest Asia practice?
#13 Which religion do most people in Southwest Asia practice?
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Islam is most widely practiced religion (AC: Sunni Islam)
ANSWER Islam is most widely practiced religion (AC: Sunni Islam)
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Who make up the largest minority ethnic group in Turkey?
#14 Who make up the largest minority ethnic group in Turkey?
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ANSWER Kurds
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#15 The Islamic religion is divided between the Sunni and _________ Muslims.
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ANSWER Shia Muslims
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The oldest of the prominent religions of the Middle East is…
#16 The oldest of the prominent religions of the Middle East is…
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Oldest religion is Judaism
ANSWER Oldest religion is Judaism
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#17 The Torah, which contains the Mosaic Law, is most often used in which religion?
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ANSWER Judaism uses the Torah
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The Gospels tell the story of what prophet?
#18 The Gospels tell the story of what prophet?
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ANSWER Jesus Christ
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After which war did the Ottoman Empire officially come to an end?
#19 After which war did the Ottoman Empire officially come to an end?
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ANSWER WW I
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#20 What effects did the collapse of the Ottoman Empire have on its former territories?
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ANSWER It was divided by British Politicians who cared nothing for ethnic or religious groups (AC: called partitioning)
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#21 Prejudice against Jews ranging from apathy to extreme hatred and persecution is called ______.
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ANSWER Anti- Semitism
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Which Middle Eastern city is holy to Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
#22 Which Middle Eastern city is holy to Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
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ANSWER Jerusalem
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Which ethnic groups would most likely practice Islam?
#23 Which ethnic groups would most likely practice Islam?
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Kurds, Arabs, and Persians
ANSWER Kurds, Arabs, and Persians
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AC only: What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
#24 AC only: What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
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ANSWER 1. one god/Muhammad messenger 2. fast for Ramadan 3. pray 5 times to Mecca 4. take care of the poor 5. journey to Mecca.
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#25 Identify two reasons for the shortage of water in the Middle East (AC: three reasons)
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Water Pollution, desalination $$$, population growth, agriculture, war, etc.
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#26 Throughout the Middle East, oil industry wealth has fueled a growing class between:
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Answer Traditional Islamic values and Western materialism
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#27 Which language is spoken by the: Kurds Arabs Persians Jews
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Answer Kurdish Arabic Farsi/Persian Hebrew
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#28 Identify the dominant religion (AC: be SPECIFIC) practiced by the following ethnic groups: Jews Kurds Persians Arabs
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Answer Judaism Sunni Islam Shia Islam
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#29 Define Oligarchy
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Answer A form of government in which a small group of powerful people are the leaders (may have a lot of $$, land, and/or military power)
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#30 How are economic decisions made in a market economy?
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Answer Interaction of consumers, producers and law of supply and demand
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#31 How are economic decisions made in a traditional economy?
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Answer Custom and habit
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#32 How are economic decisions made in a command economy?
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Answer Government or centralized authority decides
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What was the result of the Persian Gulf War?
#33 What was the result of the Persian Gulf War?
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ANSWER Iraqi government had to withdraw troops and sign a truce, Hussein burned Kuwait’s oil fields p. 124 CRCT Prep Book
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Which war was caused by a dispute over oil?
#34 Which war was caused by a dispute over oil?
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ANSWER Persian Gulf War
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#35 The __________ river forms the border between Israel, Jordan, and Palestinian Territories.
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ANSWER Jordan River
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Which religion(s) recognize Abraham as the father of their religion?
#36 Which religion(s) recognize Abraham as the father of their religion?
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Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
ANSWER Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
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#37 The mass imprisonment and slaughter of over six million European Jews during WWII is known as the________.
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ANSWER Holocaust
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Who is Osama bin Laden? (AC: which conflict was he involved in)?
#38 Who is Osama bin Laden? (AC: which conflict was he involved in)?
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ANSWER A terrorist leader for al Qaeda (AC: Afghanistan Invasion/Operation Enduring Freedom)
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Which of the following BEST describes Operation Iraqi Freedom?
#39 Which of the following BEST describes Operation Iraqi Freedom?
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War over nuclear weapons
ANSWER War over nuclear weapons
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#40 What is a monarchy?
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ANSWER Rule by King
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What form of government does Israel have?
#41 What form of government does Israel have?
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Parliamentary Democracy
ANSWER Parliamentary Democracy
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#42 What is a theocracy?
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ANSWER A government in which God is seen as the true leader of the government and the country’s religious leaders serve as political leaders.
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What form of government does Saudi Arabia have?
#43 What form of government does Saudi Arabia have?
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Monarchy and oligarchy
ANSWER Monarchy and oligarchy
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#44 What’s the difference between a confederation and a unitary form of government?
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ANSWER Unitary the central has more power and local less, confederation local has more power and central less
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#45 What are the two different types of democracies called? (AC: Explain how they are different from one another).
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ANSWER Parliamentary Democracy: people vote for the legislature, who then vote for the leader (prime minister) Presidential Democracy: people vote directly for the leader (president)
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