7th Grade SS Unit 2 SW Asia Post-Test 24-25

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Of the choices, which of these is the MAIN source of conflict in the Middle East between Israel and the Palestinians? Options: slavery, religion, communism, oil rights.

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religion.

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Land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship are

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factors of production.

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The stated purposes of the war in Iraq that began in 2003 involve all of the following EXCEPT: foster democracy in Iraq; restoring self-rule to Kuwait.

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restoring self-rule to Kuwait.

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The primary cause of the first Gulf War (1990-1991) was

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the Iraqi army's sudden invasion of Kuwait.

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The cities of Mecca and Medina were vital to the foundation of what religion?

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Islam

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What is the MAIN difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?

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The Sunni believe in the idea of Monotheism.

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What is the most pressing challenge facing the Middle East in terms of its water supply?

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general scarcity

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The water supply in the Middle East is being threatened by climate changes, shrinking aquifers, and overpopulation. What is MOST LIKELY the biggest challenge in finding a way for the nations there to cooperate to solve these problems?

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The nations involved have a history of solving conflict through warfare.

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What type of government- now adopted by the country of Turkey- is being described here?

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oligarchic government

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In this type of economic system, the government controls all aspects of the economy and makes all decisions about what goods will be produced, who will produce them, and how they will be produced.

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command