SWANA quiz review

Which region is Islam the dominate religion?

• North America

• South America

• Africa

• Europe

What are considered PUSH factors for migration?

• Religious Freedoms

• Political problems

• Job Security

• Healthcare

What are considered PULL factors for migration? SELECT 3

• Religious Freedoms

• Political problems

• Job Security

• Healthcare

How are water resources shaping international political relationships?

• they are ready to fight

• they are protecting their water

• it doesn't shape relationships in the region

• everyone has equal access to water

A major source of the dispute between the Israelis and the Palestinians is that each side

• has nuclear weapons

• believes is different interpretations of the same religions

• has close military alliances with neighboring countries

• has historic and religious ties to the same land

Which conclusion is supported by these headlines?

• Communist governments have ensured equal rights for women.

• Women are never active in political issues.

• Women have achieved equality in the area of education.

• Equal rights for women continues to be a concern.

The Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Suez Canal are strategically important because they are—

• at the center of the world’s major illegal drug trade.

• trade routes for oil exports to nations around the world.

• the cause of friction between Israel and its Arab neighbors.

• under the control of Communist nations.

What type of government is run by a religious leader?

• Theocracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Communist

what is the MAIN purpose behind OPEC?

• It provides loans to member countries.

• It controls the global distribution of oil.

• It offers military support to its members.

• It stores reserves of coal and uranium.

In many Muslim countries of Southwestern Asia, decisions about political issues are based on

• Sharia law

• the United Nations

• the constitution

• ancient Roman law