Understanding Development in the Middle East and North Africa

What is the primary natural resource that contributes to the wealth of the MENA region?

• Natural Gas

• Gold

• Oil

• Coal

How did European colonizers justify taking resources from their colonies?

• By stating the colonies were overpopulated

• By claiming the colonies were too wealthy

• By describing the colonies as backward

• By arguing the colonies had no resources

Which country is highlighted as having a strong economy due to oil and infrastructure development?

• Saudi Arabia

• United Arab Emirates

• Egypt

• Lebanon

What is one limitation of using GDP as a sole measure of development?

• It does not account for population size

• It only considers agricultural output

• It cannot measure quality of life

• It ignores technological advancements

What is the Human Development Index (HDI) used to measure?

• Military strength

• Quality of life and social health

• Economic growth

• Cultural influence

Which index measures income disparity between genders?

• Gender Inequality Index

• Gross National Happiness

• Human Development Index

• Economic Freedom Index

What is a significant challenge in defining development in the 2020s?

• Climate crisis and colonial legacies

• Lack of natural resources

• Global economic recession

• Overpopulation

Why is it important to consider multiple ways for a country to be developed?

• To ensure economic dominance

• To reduce military conflicts

• To increase tourism

• To prevent harm and promote global understanding

What is one approach countries like China are taking towards foreign investment in the MENA region?

• Offering free education

• Investing directly into infrastructure

• Providing military aid

• Reducing oil prices

What is a key factor in rethinking development strategies globally?

• Enhancing military capabilities

• Expanding urban areas

• Increasing population growth

• Prioritizing people and sustainable practices