Setting
Which natural resource made Southwest Asia one of the most important regions in the world?
Oil
Name one of the early civilizations that started in SWANA?
Mesopotamia
People who move from place to place are known as?
Nomads
The person in charge has limited power
How much is a bottle of coke in the United states vs. SWANA?
Us. $1.80
SWANA $0.60
What major river originates in Egypt and flows through much of North Africa?
Nile River
What are two Religions that originated in Southwest Asia?
Islam & Judaism
What are Hieroglyphics?
Ancient Egyptian writing system that used pictures and symbols?
Many of the countries have what type of government?
Limited
Most SWANA countries economic development is at what level?
Level 2
What is the major physical feature that covers most of North Africa?
Sahara Desert
What is Culture is connected to?
The way of life for a group of people
Where were ancient pharaohs buried?
Pyramids
Absolute Monarchy is an example of?
Unlimited Government
What is Economy connected to?
Money ( jobs, Trade)
What is Setting connected to?
Geography ( land, water, landforms)
Middle Eastern countries have adapted to a lack of fresh water by making?
Desalinization plants
What two rivers make up the area where Mesopotamia the first civilizations in history, was started?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What is Politics is connected to?
the Government ( Leader, laws, rules)
Who are the main exporters ( people who sell) of oil?
Iraq and Saudi Arabia
Southwest Asia has access to which ocean?
Indian Ocean
Israel is considered a higher standard of living due to?
Israel has a free enterprise economy and limited government
The Ottoman Empire controlled a large area in Southwest Asia and North Africa from the year 1299 until?
World War I
Saudi Arabia's absolute monarchy and Iran's theocracy are both examples of what type of government?
Unlimited Government
Important waterway for ships to avoid traveling all the way around Africa?
Suez Canal