Vocabulary
Dry streambeds
Wadis
What bodies of water surround the Arabian Peninsula?
Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
Saudi Arabia
Why was January 2005 important for the Iraqi people?
They participated in democracy for the first time
What are Iran's main sources of income?
oil, carpets, agriculture
The Persian title for a king
Shah
What are exotic rivers?
Rivers that begin in humid regions and then flow through dry areas
What are two ways that Islam influences Saudi Arabia's culture?
clothing and women's activities
What is Iraq's official language?
Arabic
What religions do Iranian people belong to?
Shia Muslim, Sunni Muslim, Christian, Jewish, other
A limit on trade
Embargo
What are three ways people in this region can get water?
Springs, wadis, and wells that pump fossil water
What industries became important in Bahrain when it began to run out of oil?
banking and tourism
How do the Tigris and Euphrates contribute to Iraq's economy?
Irrigation from these allows farmers to grow crops
Who ruled Iran before it became an Islamic republic?
Persian Empire, Muslim empires, shah
Water that is not being replaced by rainfall
Fossil water
Why do mountain areas in this region have trees?
There is enough rainfall to support their growth
Who founded Islam?
Muhammad
What were the people who settled in Mesopotamia called?
Sumerians
What is an Islamic republic?
government that follows strict Islamic law
A government ruled by religious leaders
Theocracy
Where are most of the region's oil fields located?
What does OPEC stand for?
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
What year was Saddam Hussein executed?
2006
What are religious leaders called?
Ayatollah