7th Grade SS Unit 2 SW Asia Post-Test 24-25

Of the choices, which of these is the MAIN source of conflict in the Middle East between Israel and the Palestinians?

• slavery.

• religion.

• communism.

• oil rights.

Land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship are

• the basis of employment.

• the results of production.

• factors of production.

• results of supply and demand.

The stated purposes of the war in Iraq that began in 2003 involve all of the following EXCEPT

• foster democracy in Iraq.

• restoring self-rule to Kuwait.

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.

Following the end of the "Mandate System" the Middle East:

• returned to colonial rule after World War II.

• withdrew from the newly-created United Nations.

• fell into violence along political and religious lines.

• saw an end to religious conflict among nations in the region.

The cities of Mecca and Medina were vital to the foundation of what religion?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

What is the MAIN difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?

• The Sunni believe in the idea of Monotheism.

• The Shia pray towards Mecca five times every day.

What is the most pressing challenge facing the Middle East in terms of its water supply?

• general scarcity

• pollution from farming

• pollution from industry

• bacterial contamination

The water supply in the Middle East is being threatened by climate changes, shrinking aquifers, and overpopulation. What is MOST LIKELY the biggest challenge in finding a way for the nations there to cooperate to solve these problems?

• The nations involved have a history of solving conflict through warfare.

• The urban and rural areas of the region can not reach a compromise about water rights.

• The United Nations has refused to oversee projects to ensure the equal distribution of water.

• The nations involved do not have the money needed to finance pipelines to solve the problems.

What type of government- now adopted by the country of Turkey- is being described here?

• oligarchic government

• federation government