Unit 9 - Middle East

What region within Southwest Asia has been transformed by oil wealth in the past century?

• Red Sea

• Persian Gulf

• Turkey

Which statement best explains the viewpoint of Arab countries towards the state of Israel?

• Arab countries support Israel, but not the actions of Palestinians

• Arab countries support Palestinians, but not the actions of Israel

• The state of Israel is the homeland of the Jews and was given to them by God

What country in the Middle East has the largest concentration of oil reserves and oil wealth?

• Saudi Arabia

• Bahrain

• Oman

What faith considers going on a pilgrimage to circle the Ka'ba in Mecca an obligation?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

Desalinization plants are important to developed countries in Southwest Asia because:

• They provide jobs for citizens to support growing economies

• They remove salt from seawater providing additional water supplies for agriculture

• They create more freshwater than can be used and thus it is a valuable export

Iran has an elected parliament, but candidates are chosen by religious leaders. The religious leaders also have the power to override decisions made by the elected officials. This is an example of which type of government system?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

What is the name of the month when Muslims fast (choose to not eat or drink) from sunrise to sunset?

• Hajj

• Hijab

• Ramadan

Which is not considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Baptism

• Charity

• Fast During Ramadan

What do Muslims call God?

• Burks

• Allah

• Trinity

What is the main goal of O.P.E.C. (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) member countries?

• To develop solar and wind energy

• To keep oil prices high but stable

• To conserve fossil fuels