The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers meet in what country?
Iraq
100
In an autocracy, who makes the most important governmental decisions?
An individual ruler (like a king/dictator)
100
When the U.S. placed an embargo on Japanese products during WWII, what type of trade barrier is this called? (Hint: not an embargo!)
Political Trade Barrier
100
Which term describes loaning money for a fee?
Credit
100
Food, water, clothing, and shelter are all examples of what?
Needs
200
Which bodies of water are connected by the Strait of Hormuz?
Persian Gulf & Arabian Sea
200
In a federal form of government, who holds the most power?
Power is shared among different levels
200
What religion believes the Ganges River is sacred?
Hinduism
200
When does credit become a problem?
when a person cannot pay their bills
200
When the Government decides what to produce, for whom to produce, and how it to produce is an example of which type of economy?
Command Economy
300
How have building dams created problems for countries sharing rivers in Southwest Asia?
Unequal distribution of water
300
In a unitary system of government, who holds the most power?
Central Government
300
What religion believes in "Kami" or spirits?
Shintoism
300
Which items should be included in a monthly budget?
Rent, phone, food, utilities (all needs)
300
What is the major reason for the conflict between the Arab Palestinians and the Jewish Israelis?
Land in Palestine
400
What are the three main religious groups in Southwest Asia?
Christianity, Islam, & Judaism
400
The leader of a Parlimentary system is called what?
Prime Minister
400
What reason did the US give for entering into the Vietnam War?
To stop the spread of communism
400
What two things does a budget compare?
Income and Expenses
400
Which branch of government makes and carries out the laws in a Parliamentary system of government?
Legislature
500
What Southwest Asia country is an absolute monarchy?
Saudi Arabia
500
Israel's government is best described as which of the following?
a) Legislature serves a symbolic role
b) Ruled by several different political parties
c) Ruled by monarchs who select members of gov't
d) Governed by a Prime Minster and President
D- Governed by a Prime Minster and President
500
What two religions were started in India?
Hinduism & Buddhism
500
What is a marketplace?
Place where sellers and buyers meet to exchange goods.
500
What country in Southwest Asia do citizens play the greatest role?