Geography
The M.E. is located where what 3 continents meet
Europe, Africa, & Asia
Desire for independence and love for your country
Nationalism
Country Iraq invaded
Kuwait
Israel was formerly known as
Palestine
When Israel became an independent nation
1948
Largest desert in the world that is located in the M.E.
Sahara
Belief in just one god
monotheism
Operation used to protect the Saudi border
Desert Shield
Jews who wanted to establish a Jewish homeland
Zionists
Peace talks held in 1978
Camp David Accords
Longest river in the world
Nile
Middle Eastern marketplace
Bazaar or suq
Year in which this war occurred
1991
What does PLO stand for
Palestinian Liberation Organization
3 main causes of the conflict
Nationalism, religious and cultural differences
The most oil-rich countries are located near what body of water
Persian Gulf
Middle Eastern desert nomad
Bedouin
Operation used to drive Iraq out of the occupied area
Desert Storm
M.E. peninsula occupied by Israel after the 6 Day War
Siani
Which side accepted the UN proposal to solve the issue
Israel
Country that lies in both Asia & Europe
Turkey
Palestinian revolt in the 1980s against Israeli troops
Intifada
Iraqi leader during the Gulf War
Sadaam Huessein
Muslims who believe a trditional & religious society is best
fundamentalists
1956 war was over this crucial economic waterway
Suez Canal