Unit 5 Subunit 1: Southwest Asia

Ocean tankers that go through the Red Sea, Suez Canal, Persian Gulf, and Straits of Hormuz are in danger of running aground causing an?

(a)  

• oil spill in the ocean
• oil spill in the desert
• oil spill in the mountains

This religion is a monotheistic religion based on the teachings of its founder, Muhammad

The principal resource in the economy of the Arabian Peninsula is?

• Agriculture

• Oil

• Sand

• Water

The region was valuable to colonial powers for two reasons:

• (1)The Suez Canal, a vital link between colonial holdings in the rest of Asia and European ports, (2) Coconut Oil

• (1)The Suez Canal, a vital link between colonial holdings in the rest of Asia and European ports, (2) Baby Oil

• (1)The Suez Canal, a vital link between colonial holdings in the rest of Asia and European ports, (2) Oil

Which is true of how oil has changed the Middle East?

• All Residents are richer
• it has not impacted their economy
• it has modernized this area
• it has helped terrorists

OPEC's purpose is to: (Select TWO correct answers)

• not pay taxes

• control supply of oil

• increase gas prices

• control cost of oil

• control the country

Which Middle Eastern country has the most oil?

• Iraq

• Syria

• Saudi Arabia

• Yemen

What natural resource is there not enough of in the Middle East?

• Iron

• Water

• Cotton

• Oil

What is the main belief that separated the Jewish faith from the others in the ancient world?

• The offering of sacrifices during religious ceremonies.

• The worship of a single God rather than many gods.

• The organization of believers into a separate state.

• The belief in life after death.

Which is the holy writing of Judaism?

• Constitution

• New Testament

• Torah

• Quran