Unit 10 Test Corrections

Front

What geographic feature allowed early civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egypt to flourish?

Back

Major rivers

Front

What climate dominates the regions of North Africa and the Middle East?

Back

Hot arid climate (Desert)

Front

What is the significance of the Strait of Hormuz?

Back

It acts as an economic oil industry choke point.

Front

What is the purpose of the OPEC organization?

Back

To control the production, distribution and prices of petroleum products around the world

Front

What is the most abundant natural resource in the Middle East?

Back

Petroleum (oil)

Front

What does OPEC stand for?

Back

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

Front

What are common characteristics of social life in a theocratic regime?

Back

Censorship and oppression of foreign ideas

Front

Define Sharia Law.

Back

Islamic religious laws that govern people based on Islamic teachings or scripture.

Front

What has been a root cause for most wars taking place in this region?

Back

Foreign aid and influence, along with religious ideologies

Front

What has been a root cause of conflict between Israel and Palestine?

Back

Control over land and religious ideologies