Middle East

ISIS (The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) is 

• An oil company
• A Islamic extremist group
• A country recognized by the UN
• A peace group

How has the Middle East changed due to the growth of the oil industry?

• Everyone is poorer
• Rural areas are increasing in population
• Some have a higher standard of living
• Infant mortality is increasing

Why is Mesopotamia important in world history?

• The Roman Empire started there
• It is mentioned in the Koran
• Modern technology developed there
• It is considered the cradle of civilization

Most of the population of Egypt is around the Nile River because

• That's where the Pyramids are
• Safety and security concerns
• Access to water is important for farming
• It is the most beautiful part of the country

Why was the Aswan High Dam built?

• To control flooding on the Nile
• To stop the flow of silt to the Mediterranean Sea
• To harness the power of the Tigris 
• To provide access to the Red Sea

In order to provide more fresh water in the desert lands,  countries are 

• Trucking in water from Europe
• Water rationing
• Rainfall collection systems
• Building desalination plants

One outcome of the Arab Spring was

• More fresh water
• Monarchies became democracies
• Dictators were removed from power
• Dictators became stronger

Women in Iran used to dress like westerners but now cover their faces and bodies.  This is an example of 

• Cultural divergence
• Cultural convergence
• Cultural freedom
• Cultural hearths

By separating North Africa from Sub-saharan  Africa,  the Sahara Desert has

• Linked cultures of North Africa to the Middle East
• Cut off trade with Europe
• Unified Africa
• Stopped oil exploration

Population in the Middle East tends to cluster around

• Oil industry
• Major airports
• Religious sites
• Access to water