SW Asia Middle East Unit Exam

The primary cause of the first Gulf War (1990-1991) was

• the Iraqi army's sudden invasion of Kuwait.

• Iraqi possession of weapons of mass destruction.

• repeated attacks by the Iraqi navy on civilian targets within Israel.

• Iraq’s testing of a nuclear device as part of a test of its weapons program.

This region is unique in World History because it

• housed a major world empire.

• is home to more than one desert.

• lies at the intersection of two continents.

• is where the world's major monotheistic faiths began.

The MOST LIKELY impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the price of oil was

• a sharp decrease due to the oil embargo of OPEC.

• a gradual increase in price, then a sharp drop to 1990s levels.

• a sharp initial rise in price, then gradual lowering of prices to pre-attack levels.

• a sharp initial drop in price, immediately followed by a price increase to pre-attack levels.

Since the creation of Israel in 1948

• the nations of the Middle East have worked together peacefully.

• There have been ongoing conflicts between Israel and the Arab world.

• the United Nations has acted as the central government in the region.

• Israel has helped the nations in the region form democratic governments.

The Sharia influences Saudi Arabia's Basic Law of Government because

• the Sharia uses his office to rule the country.

• Saudi Arabia is governed on the basis of Islamic Law, or Sharia.

• the central mosque, or Sharia, holds the historic documents of Saudi Arabia.

• the Sharia, or annual pilgrimage, is when the people of Saudi Arabia hold elections

Which of these terms is the BEST synonym for the word "entrepreneur"?

• business owner"

• "home owner"

• "employee"

• "student"

Which Middle Eastern nation is governed by a parliamentary democracy?

• Iran

• Iraq

• Israel

• Saudi Arabia

Which nation has no political parties, no voting rights for its citizens, and is ruled by a king?

• Iran

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

• Israel

The government of Israel can be classified as a parliamentary democracy. Which statement provides the BEST definition of this type of government?

• a government ruled by an elected legislature and a prime minister

• a government ruled by the wealthiest, upper-class elite in society

• a government ruled by a small group distinguished by royalty, wealth, family, or military powers

• a government ruled by people who have been selected by talent, ability, and good leadership skills

After the formation of Israel on May 14, 1948, what was the reaction of surrounding Arab nations?

• The five surrounding nations immediately attacked Israel.

• Arab nations signed a peace treaty with the new nation of Israel.

• The Arab nations built up their militaries in preparation for an attack the following year.

• A coalition of Arab nations introduced the Partition Plan for Palestine to the United Nations.