Chapter 19 Lesson 3 The Region Today

Multiple Choice

What are the key geographical features of the Persian Gulf and Interior Southwest Asia?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Deserts

• Oceans

Multiple Choice

What role does the oil industry play in the economies of many Southwest Asian countries?

• It is a minor sector compared to agriculture.

• It is the primary source of national revenue.

• It has been completely replaced by tourism.

• It plays no significant role.

Open Ended

Describe the impact of oil wealth on the economies of the region.

Multiple Choice

What are the main economic activities of the Bedouins as described in the text?

• Trading animals and handicrafts

• Manufacturing household supplies

• Oil refining

• Agricultural farming

Multiple Choice

What are some characteristics of older sections of cities as described in the text?

• They have modern buildings

• They are one or two stories tall

• They are air-conditioned

• They are filled with fast-food outlets

Multiple Choice

What are the three basic themes that center the region's politics and concerns for the future?

• The use of oil wealth

• The desire to preserve traditional leaders

• The role of Islam in identity

• All of the above

Multiple Select

What role does OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) play in managing world resources? Select all that apply

• OPEC guarantees every country receives equal profits among member nations.

• OPEC funds research to find oil alternatives

• OPEC oversees all oil producing countries and regulates the price of oil

• OPEC increases oil consumption through advertising

• OPEC unifies petroleum policies of member nations

Multiple Choice

What is a major concern for many countries regarding Iran's political situation?

• Development of nuclear weapons

• Economic stability

• Cultural exchange

• Tourism growth

Multiple Choice

What are Ayatollahs in the context of Iran?

• Political leaders

• Religious leaders

• Military leaders

• Economic leaders

Multiple Choice

What type of government is Iran classified as today?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

Open Ended

What significant event occurred in Iraq in 2005?

Multiple Choice

What were the main reasons for the US invasion of Iraq in 2003?

• To find weapons of mass destruction

• To support Saddam Hussein

• To protect oil interests

• To promote democracy

Multiple Choice

What are some of the natural resources that Afghanistan is rich in?

• Lithium

• Gold

• Copper

• All of the above

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident