SW Asia History & Life
Why did the US help Kuwait when Iraq invaded them?
The US purchased a great deal of oil from Kuwait.
If a government leader makes most of the economic decisions, this economy leans more towards ______.
Command economy
Because the climate makes it easier to be herders and nomads since farming is difficult.
What is the least populated region of Africa? (Where do the fewest people live?)
The Sahara
What is the largest hot desert in the world?
Sahara
How could having an oil field off the coast affect Israel's economy?
It would mean their GDP would increase due to more oil to sell to other countries.
True or False, citizens can vote in Saudi Arabia.
True, they can vote for some members of the legislature.
Since many countries in SW Asia have lots of oil and very little other resources, many trade with other countries that have agriculture. Why?
Focusing on what one country does best and trading with other countries that specialize in agriculture, helps both produce goods cheaper
How does deforestation effect Africa?
It harms the dirt so that it gets harder to farm. It makes environmental issues worse.
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile River
What is the objective of OPEC? (What do they want to do?)
They want to control the world's oil market to control the prices.
True or False, all citizens can vote in Saudi Arabia.
False, only men can vote.
If one country has an embargo on another, do they trade with each other? Why?
No. An embargo is a complete stopping of trade with another country
What causes desertification?
Poor farming practices and cutting down of trees.
What is the largest lake in Africa?
Lake Victoria
Why didn't European partitioning in SW Asia work (lead to wars)?
Because different culture groups that didn't like each other were forced to live in the same region.
True or False, in a presidential democracy, the president is chosen directly by the citizens.
True. The legislature does NOT choose the president.
What is a currency exchange? Why is it necessary for trade?
In order for countries that have different monetary systems to be able to trade with each other.
What is a major reason to protect the rainforest of Africa?
Many of the plants are used in medicines and are not found anywhere else in the world.
What desert is located in Southern Africa?
The Kalahari
Why did the Jewish people want a new country in Palestine?
What is because Zionism encouraged Jews to return to their former home.
What is the dispute between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
They disagree on who should be the leader of Islam.
What is considered a "mixed economy"? What are the elements necessary to be a mixed economy?
What is the relationship between literacy rate and standard of living?
The higher the literacy rate, the higher the standard of living.
What is the newest country in world?
South Sudan