Middle East
Why is the Middle East important to the rest of the world?
they have OIL! that the rest of the world relies on
What is infant mortality rate?
The number of deaths per 1,000 live births.
Why is Jerusalem considered a problem in the Middle East?
It is a Holy City to many religions and causes tension
Which river in Egypt creates a fertile area?
The NILE river
What is OPEC? What do they do?
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries...they decide how much oil to export and set the price
What shape is growing for a population pyramid?
A or V
A
Who was in Israel before it was created for Jews?
Palestinians
What geographical feature is Saudi Arabia located on?
The Arabian Peninsula
What was the cause of the Persian Gulf war?
Iraq invading Kuwait
What is the climate of the Middle East?
Arid
Besides Jerusalem, what is another Holy City for Muslims?
Mecca
What are the benefits of the Suez Canal?
It increases trade and decreases travel time
What has the war in Syria created?
The largest refugee crisis in the world
What are the benefits of the Aswan Dam?
-Created lakes and fisheries
-agriculture went up!
-created electricity
What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have in common?
-They all have Jerusalem as a Holy City
-They are all monotheistic
Why is the Middle East investing in Desalination?
They have a shortage of fresh water
Where did the Arab Spring start? What was it?
The Arab Spring started in Tunisia. It was pro democracy protests.
Which two rivers created Mesopotamia?
the Tigris and Euphrates river