Oil
Where is the strait of hormuz located?
Between UAE,Oman,and Iran
Name the three major powers that invaded Afghanistan
Britaish raj, Soviet Union,USA
What industry has the UAE invested in to diversify from oil?
Tourism
This country got super ready for the 2022 World Cup by building new stadiums, roads, and even a fancy airport.
Qatar
Which middle eastern country exports the most oil each day?
Saudi Arabia.
What were the roles of the Mujahideens during the Soviet invasion?
The U.S supported them to fight against the Soviets, and protect their country
Name 2 advantages for Dubai having tourists
Foreign visitors have boosted the economy through providing an additional income.
The government has invested tourism income in creating parks and nature reserves.
The rise in tourism has created employment opportunities.
This country made a fast train so people could get to Mecca and Medina quickly.
What are the 4 positive things about possessing oil
Revenue Generation, Job creation, Infrastructure development, and Energy security.
Which group won the Afghanistan civil war
The taliban won
Name 2 disadvantages for Dubai having tourists
The construction of the tourist islands has increased coastal erosion.
Rising tourist numbers have increased water consumption.
There has been an increase in visual and noise pollution.
This place turns salty ocean water into clean drinking water using big machines.
Israel
What are the 4 negative things about possessing oil?
Pollution, climate change, dependency, Corruption, and conflict
Under the Taliban law, under what conditions can women go out in public?
Answer: They must have a male relative accompanying
Which year did the UAE discover oil? (Round to the nearest 10)
1960
This small country made a big plan called “Vision 2035” to build more schools and roads.
Kuwait
How much money worth of oil is transported through the strait of Hormuz each day
$1.17 billion
What is Osama bin ladin’s connection to afghanistan?
Osama bin Laden used Afghanistan as a base for his terrorist group, al-Qaeda, while being protected by the Taliban government. After al-Qaeda planned the 9/11 attacks on the U.S., the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001 to destroy al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power.
What term describes the economy shifting from relying on one industry to multiple?
Economic Diversification
Final jeopardy: This country built a big dam called the Grand Renaissance Dam to get more electricity and help with farming.
Egypt