Which waterways are considered important for trade?
The Bosporus Strait and the Dardenelles Strait
100
How have Islamic beliefs affected women in the region ?
Women cover their heads, hair, and sometimes faces with a scarf or veil to cover body parts to please God
100
Explain the meaning of " Dome of the Rock"?
Houses the spot where muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad rose into heaven.
100
Explain the meaning of " kurds"?
An ethic group in Southwestern Asia, died from chemical weapons attacks.
100
What concerns have been raised about foreign worker in the region?
Worry that depending on these workers will prevent their nations own workers from developing their skills, intolerance, violence, and cultural differences.
200
In which area of the region are the greatest deposits of oil found?
The Arabian Peninsula, Iran, and Iraq
200
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Faith, Charity, Fasting, and Pilgrimage
200
What are some religious holy places found in this subregion?
Jerusalem
200
What role has oil played in clashes over land in this subregion?
Powerful nations sought to gain control of the oil fields to supply their own economies with oil.
200
Which lands are claimed by Arab Palestinians?
Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip
300
In what ways do landforms divide the region?
Southwest Asia forms a land bridge connecting Asia,
Africa, and Europe
300
What is the purpose of OPEC?
To help members control worldwide oil prices by adjusting oil prices and production quotas
300
What factors have made it difficult to develop this subregion economically?
Political divisions , refugees, lack of water, and a weak infrastructure
300
Why are there so many refugees in this subregion?
Because of its location, Iran has become home to refugees fleeing oppressive governments in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
300
Where do a large majority Palestinians live?
Isreal
400
What are the two types of deserts in this region?
Arid and Semiarid lands
400
What is the meaning of Islam?
Is a monotheistic religion based on the teachings of its founders, the Prophet Muhammad
400
What impact have refugees and civil wars had on modernizing the economies of the subregion?
Struggle to adequate food and shelter, many unemployed, and education and other services are difficult to provide.
400
What is the "Taliban"?
A fundamentalist Muslim political group.
400
Which area of the region economy need to be developed and diversified?
The arid area, need to develop resources besides oil and its greatest need is agriculture.
500
Why are the coast land heavily populated?
Mild winter temperatures in winter and heavy irrigation in the dry summer, farmers can grow crops year round
500
How has the presence of large deposits of oil changed the lives of the people of the Arabian peninsula?
It has made the region wealthy and transporting its reserves to other countries for profit
500
How did colonial rule set up tension in the subregion?
The French frequently played different religious groups against each other
500
What do the nations in this subregion need to do to develop their economies?
Turkey is developing its water sources and hydroelectric plants to supply energy and to boost production of cotton and other agricultural products.
500
Why is providing education and technology training an important aspect of human resources?
So that Nations can expand the opportunities for their citizens to gain an education.