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Even though the Southwest Asia is best known for its hot, dry deserts, the people in the region are able to rely on what 2 water resources?
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
The Nile River
What is the predominant religion throughout the North Africa and Southwest Asia (The Middle East)?
Islam
What resource is the most important to the economy of most North African and Southwest Asian countries?
Petroleum
What does OPEC stand for?
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Near what river in Africa is one of the most densely populated areas in the world
The Nile River
Why was North Africa and Southwest Asia a global trade center?
The region's location was at the crossroads of trade routes from 3 continents.
Which country have we learned about this year is most like many of the countries in Southwest Asia because largely depends on oil and natural gas?
Russia
What does nationalism mean?
an idea and movement that advocates or supports for the political independence of a particular nation or people.
What do most Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip want the end result of their conflict to be?
They should be able to create a nation out of Gaza and the West Bank
How did the people of ancient Mesopotamia adapt to living in or near the desert?
They used irrigation techniques to use water from rivers.
What does nonrenewable mean?
it will run out and there will be no more
What overland trade route brought goods and ideas throughout Asia?
The Silk Road
What man-made waterway built in 1870 created an opening for cargo ships to travel from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea?
The Suez Canal
What is most likely to happen to Southwest Asia before the demand of oil dramatically decrease?
it will use up its petroleum reserves
Why is Jerusalem important to Jews, Christians and Muslims?
It is the birthplace and home to three religions.
What was the result of the disagreement in the Islamic community over who Muhammed’s successor should be?
The Islamic community split into Sunni and Shia denominations.
Why has there been ongoing tension that is often hostile and violent between Jews and Muslims since World War II ended.
The United Nations voted to divide Palestine into two regions: one Jewish, one Arab.
Why do many countries in North Africa and Southwest Asia rely on oil for their economy?
The region has few other natural resources to support their economy,
What were the activists who participated in the Arab Spring uprising demanding?
more democratic governments
What role did nationalism play in North Africa and Southwest Asia during the 20th century?
it provided a motivation and rallying cry for independence movements in the region
What 3 major religions all trace their roots to the prophet, Abraham?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Why does OPEC reduce oil production when oil prices are low?
To increase demand so they can raise prices
How would a decrease in the demand for petroleum affect people who were unemployed in many countries in the Middle East?
it would make it harder for them to find work
What are 3 of the main reasons people began protesting against their governments in the Middle East?
Unequal distribution of wealth, unemployment, and authoritarian rule