Southwest Asia Review

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Which statement best describes how the Middle East's vast 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.

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

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In 1948, the United Nations divided the land of Palestine between Arabs and Jews. Which nation was created by its action?

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Israel

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What three major religions have their origins in the Middle East? Options: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism; Judaism, Christianity, Islam; Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism; Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism

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Judaism, Christianity, Islam

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

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They ignored traditional religious and ethnic regions.

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What disagreement resulted in the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims?

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who should lead Islam after the death of Muhammad

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Which statement best describes developments in the Middle East since World War II? Options: Manufacturing has become the region's main economic activity. Religion has played a major role in creating conflict in the region. Most citizens in the region have come to enjoy a high standard of living. A majority of countries in the region have adopted constitutions that guarantee equal rights for all citizens.

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Religion has played a major role in creating conflict in the region.

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Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are three major religions in Southwest Asia (the Middle East). Which statement is true ONLY of Judaism? Options: Followers believe in only one god., Followers consider Jerusalem a holy place., Followers use synagogues as places of worship., Followers believe Abraham is an important ancestor.

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Followers use synagogues as places of worship.

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Which of these describes why the current location of the State of Israel is important to the Jewish people?
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It is their historic homeland.
It was available for settlement.
It has valuable natural resources.
It was located on a major trade route.

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It is their historic homeland.

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What was the primary goal of the United States and its allies in the Persian Gulf War in 1991?

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Liberate Kuwait from Iraqi forces

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Which statement is true of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

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They acknowledge Abraham as an important religious figure.