Oil
What countries in Southwest Asia are known for their oil resources?
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, and the U.A.E.
What type of government does Israel have?
Parliamentary Democracy.
What group has been in conflict with Israel since the early 1900s?
The Palestinians, particularly Hamas.
Who is considered the founder of Judaism?
Abraham
Who is the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
What is one negative impact of oil wealth on countries in Southwest Asia?
There is a significant income gap where many young people are unemployed and poor.
Which country has a monarchy as its government type?
Saudi Arabia
What major event escalated tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in 2023?
The Israel-Hamas War
What is a common belief shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
Monotheism (the belief in one God)
What are the two holy cities for Muslims?
Mecca and Medina
How do guest workers contribute to oil-rich economies?
Guest workers travel to these areas to find good jobs.
What is a cultural similarity between Israel and Saudi Arabia?
Both have populations that include Arab Muslims & have holy sites in Jerusalem
What do both sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict seek?
Control over land and resources
What city is considered holy for three major world religions, including Judaism?
Jerusalem
Five Pillars of Islam
What type of resources are oil, natural gas, and coal classified as?
Fossil fuels
What historical conflict is central to Israel's narrative?
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
What was the United Nations' role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in 1947?
They approved a plan to divide British Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states
Which religious text is central to Judaism?
The Torah and/or the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)
What is the significance of the Quran in Islam?
It is the holy book of Islam, containing the teachings of Muhammad written in Arabic
Name one way that wealth from oil production has positively impacted a country in Southwest Asia.
High income per capita and improved infrastructure
How does the economy of Israel differ from that of Saudi Arabia?
Israel has a technology and industry-based economy, while Saudi Arabia has an oil-based economy.
What long-term impact has the conflict had on the regional population?
It has created a large population of Palestinian refugees.
Besides the Torah, which religious text do Jews follow?
The Talmud
How has Islamic culture influenced the region of Southwest Asia?
Through advancements in science, mathematics, and philosophy.