What does scarcity mean in terms of water for SW Asia?

There is simply not enough water available to meet the population's needs.

Why aren't desalinization and drip irrigation used more in Southwest Asia?

These technologies are very expensive for the countries to use.

Why have the major rivers in Southwest Asia been political issues?

everyone needs to be able to use the water and there is only a limited amount

What issue led to the split between the Sunni and Shia in Islam?

They disagreed over who should lead the Muslim community after Muhammad's death.

What is the main DIFFERENCE between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?

A President is elected directly by the citizens, while a Prime Minister is elected by the Legislature.

Why was OPEC created?

to regulate the supply and price of oil

Which of the following would reflect Israel’s mixed economy? A diversified combination of privately-owned businesses and government regulations.

A diversified combination of privately-owned businesses and government regulations.

The relationship between the literacy rate and standard of living in Southwest Asia is _________.

The higher the literacy rate the higher the standard of living.

After the breakup of the Ottoman Empire, why did European partitioning lead to regional conflict in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?

New political boundaries were formed without considering the cultural differences of the people.

Why did the change in boundaries between 1914 and 1923 lead to conflict?

They ignored traditional religious and ethnic groups and regions.

Which statement BEST describes how the Middle East’s large supply of oil has affected the history of the region since the 1950s? Options: It has lowered the standard of living in the region. It has encouraged the growth of democracy in the region. It has slowed down the process of industrialization in the region. It has encouraged foreigners to compete for influence in the region.

It has encouraged foreigners to compete for influence in the region.

What was the main reason the US and UN got involved in the Persian Gulf War?

Europe and US relied on the Middle East for oil

Which led to the United states invading Afghanistan in 2001?

Leaders of Al-Qaeda responsible for 9/11 were hiding in Afghanistan.

What does it mean to budget?

an estimate of income and expenses for a set period of time

Why might a personal budget include information on BOTH spending AND saving habits?

By knowing how much they spend, people can look for ways to save more.

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What country is shaded in black? Options: Israel, Egypt, Oman, Yemen

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Israel

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What country is identified by #2?

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Iran

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What country is identified by number #3?

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Iraq

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What country is identified by #4?

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Turkey

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What country is highlighted in red? Options: Iraq, Iran, Syria, Kuwait

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Kuwait

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What territory in Israel is identified with the red number 1? Options: Gaza Strip, Jordan, West Bank, Syria

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Gaza Strip

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What territory in Israel is identified by the blue 2? Options: Gaza Strip, Jordan, West Bank, Syria

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Jordan

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