Middle East Test Study Guide

Based on the image above, which of the following would be BEST supported by the pie chart?

• These countries do not rely as much on trade with other countries, because of their access to oil.

• Iraq and Qatar have the smallest populations.

• Iraq needs to invest more in capital goods.

• Saudi Arabia would most likely have the highest standard of living

What three major religions have their origins (roots) in the Middle East?

• Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism

• Christianity, Confucianism, Buddhism

• Judaism, Christianity, Islam

• Shintoism, Islam, Christianity

Which letter on the map is the Persian Gulf?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The Strait of Hormuz connects which bodies of water?

• Gaza Strip & Red Sea

• Persian Gulf & Arabian Sea

• Suez Canal & West Bank

• Jordan River & Euphrates River

Which organization has this goal: The members are mainly responsible for setting the amount of oil produced, exported, and the price of oil.

• Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

• Al-Qaeda

• Taliban

• United Nations

Which trade barrier is a tax on imported goods?

• Tariff

• Quota

• Embargo

Which trade barrier is a number limit on the amount of an imported good?

• Tariff

• Quota

• Embargo

Which trade barrier is a ban on trade with another country?

• Tariff

• Quota

• Embargo

Letter A identifies which country on the map?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Iraq

• Israel

Letter B identifies which country on the map?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Iraq

• Israel