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Who rules Saudi Arabia?
A king
Who built schools in Afghanistan?
The UNICEF
What is tourism?
It is when people travel to places other than where they live, to have fun, see new places or rest
On which two continents is Türkiye located?
Asia and Europe
What does the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) want to achieve for the Palestinians?
A state of their own
What is the difference between Dubai and Istanbul?
Dubai is a new city.
Look at document 2, how much larger is the percentage of Muslims than that of Christians?
20 percent
Why do the Tuaregs cross the Sahara?
To trade salt and dates.
What particular characteristic did Herod's Port have?
It had enormous protective barriers built by humans.
See document 2
How does the pie chart reflect a mix of cultures, and why is this important for tourism?
The graph shows high percentages of Muslims and Christians, both groups can enjoy being tourists.
At what latitude and longitude is Istanbul located?
41 N y, 29 E
How much higher is the percentage of immigrants from the United Arab Emirates than from Saudi Arabia?
42 porciento más
Which Muslim group represents the majority in Iraq?
The Shiites
What makes Istanbul a cultural bridge between Europe and Asia?
It's location
See document 3
Which city does this article compare Lebanon to before the civil war?
The document compares Lebanon to the city of Paris.
Which sea lies directly west of Türkiye?
the Aegean Sea
In which of the following countries do migrants represent 46 percent of the total population?
Jordan
Why did the Soviets invade Afghanistan in 1979?
To put down the rebels against the Communist government.
Why do most guest workers go to Saudi Arabia?
they go to look for work.
How did the war affect tourism in Lebanon, then and now?
Lebanon had a civil war that lasted 15 years. After this war, Lebanon became a tourist destination. Today, there isn't much tourism due to the war against Hezbollah and Israel.
Why does Istanbul's location make it an ideal center for trade?
It's located between two seas, so ships can easily sail north or south. It's located on two continents, so people can arrive by land from Europe or Asia.
Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates are much smaller than Saudi Arabia. How does that affect the percentage of immigrants from those countries?
Small countries have fewer residents, so immigrants would represent a larger percentage of the total.