Physical Geography
International Organizations
Religion
War and Peace
Hodge Podge
100
This sea separates Africa from Southwest Asia.
What is the Red Sea?
100
What is the Arab League?
A union of Middle Eastern countries working together to bring peace and stability to the region.
100
This city is considered holy and important to all three major religions in the region.
Jerusalem
100
Why did the US invade Iraq in 2003?
To make sure Saddam Hussein was not developing dangerous (nuclear) weapons. They also wanted to bring freedom to Iraqi citizens.
100
Good luck tomorrow! Egypt is located in which continent?
What is Africa!
200
Iraq is located to the _____ of Iran.
West
200
In which country did the UN call for a cease-fire?
Syria
200
_____ is the sacred text (or holy book) for Muslims.
What is the Qur'an?
200
List three things the UN could do to end a conflict in the Middle East.
Call a cease-fire Send blue helmet peace keeping forces Impose a trade embargo
200
How is population distributed throughout the world? **Have you ever seen this question before?**
Population is denser in some areas such as cities.
300
Two-thirds of the total area in the Middle East is made up of this climate zone.
What is a desert?
300
How did the international community respond to the Persian Gulf War in 1990-1991?
They invaded Iraq in order to protect Kuwait.
300
______ was a founder of Islam and believed to be a prophet.
Who is Muhammad?
300
How did the Iran-Iraq war end after eight years of fighting from 1980-1988?
What is with a UN imposed cease-fire!
300
Compare the role of women in Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
In Saudi Arabia the laws favor the rights of men over women. Women are expected to wear more traditional dress. In Jordan, human rights and equality for women is important. Many women wear more modern clothing.
400
Name three countries in North Africa.
Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco.
400
Explain the role of international organizations in Libya's revolution.
NATO (a military alliance of Western countries) intervened by supporting the rebels by setting up a no-fly zone over Libya and bombing important government and military buildings.
400
What is monotheism?
The belief in one god.
400
Explain what is happening in Syria.
The people began to protest against president Assad. He responded with violence and had the military attack the protestors. The UN asked for a cease-fire that has not yet worked.
400
Why is there conflict between Israel and Palestine?
They both want to claim important, sacred holy land around the city of Jerusalem as their own.
500
This sea is located to the North of Africa.
What is the Mediterranean sea?
500
Do you believe the U.N. should be more involved in settling conflicts in the Middle East?
Yes, because it is the UN's responsibility to help end conflicts around the globe. Some examples include ending the Iran-Iraq War and lessening violence between Israel and Palestine through peace negotiations. No, because it is the responsibility of countries in the region to solve conflicts themselves. The region does not need the help of the UN to become stable. For example, the Arab League is a union of Middle Eastern countries working to stabilize the region.
500
Which three religions all have important roots in the Middle East?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
500
Explain how social media has influenced the uprisings in this region.
Social media allows people to communicate and share information more more quickly and easily. They can begin to learn about human rights, freedom, and democracy. Additionally, they can use it to send messages about the government and set up protests.
500
Why is oil such an important resource in this region?
Oil is a very scarce resource outside of the Middle East. Western countries, such as the U.S.A. have to buy a lot of their oil from this region.
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