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South Asia
Middle East
Religion
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100
the rainy periods that dramatically impact parts of India and Bangladesh
What is monsoons
100
The name of the government in Afghanistan that implemented strict Islamic Law up until 2002
What is the Taliban
100
Muslims believe that the last prophet was
What is Muhammed
100
This type of government us usually run by one person who uses fear as a tool for control
What is a dictatorship
100
What is the largest country and democracy in South Asia?
India
200
The practice of a widow committing a ritualistic suicide
What is sati
200
What tiny country did Saddam Hussein invade in the first Persian Gulf war and why?
What is Kuwait for oil
200
What are the two largest religions in India?
What is Hinduism, then Islam
200
This type of government elects people to represent them and vote on their behalf
What is a republic
200
What is the most oil-rich country in the Middle East?
What is Saudi Arabia
300
What was a cause of the Sepoy Rebellion and what happened to the British East India Company's rule as a result?
Greasing of gun cartridges with animal fat. India came under direct rule of the British Crown.
300
Who took over Iran when the Shah was removed from power in 1979? Describe 2 changes that took place.
The Ayatollah, implementation of theocratic rule, women had to cover, anti-western education
300
What is the caste system? What religion is it associated with? Who are the Dalits?
The Caste System is rigid system of social classes associated with the religion of Hinduism. The Dalits are modern day "untouchables"--the lowest on the caste system with least rights.
300
This type of government usually has a head of state and is passed down the male line
What is monarch
300
The United Nations declared this a homeland for the Jews after WW2. Locate this country on a blank world map.
What is Israel; locate on map
400
Define Cash Crop and List 3 cash crops
a crop produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower. such as Tobacco, Indigo, Cotton
400
What is the Cold War? Provide an example and explain a Cold War "proxy war" in the Middle East
The Cold War: ideological struggle between capitalist USA and communist USSR proxy wars: Afghanistan (USSR-occupies; USA funds mujaheddin) The Iran-Iraq war with USA funding capitalist Iraq and Iran-Contra affair
400
To what 3 monotheistic religions is the city of Jerusalem significant? Identify 2 important holy sites located in the city.
What is Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Important holy sites are many including the Dome of the Rock for Muslims, the Western Wall for Jews, Church of the Holy Sepulcher for Christians
400
This type of government is controlled by religious leaders. Give an example of a country with this type of government
What is Theocracy; example: Iran
400
What is modern day East Pakistan? What is modern day West Pakistan? Locate each on a blank world map.
East Pakistan=Bangladesh West Pakistan=Pakistan locate
500
Who was Nehru? Was he a member of the Indian National Congress or the Muslim League? What was his overall policy direction for India?
Nehru was a close confidante of Gandhi and became the first Prime Minister of India. He was an active member of the Indian National Congress. He wanted India to become a modern, democratic, and secular country.
500
Identify 3 major obstacles to peace in Israel/Palestine negotiations
Settlements, Security Barrier, Water Rights, Right of Return/Control of Jerusalem, Mutual Recognition of Statehood etc.
500
What was the name of the Muslim invaders who ruled India for about 300 years? What famous tomb was built during this time to honor the emperor's dead wife?
What is The Mughals and the Taj Mahal
500
What is the difference between Communism and Socialism?
Communism: This type of government has complete control of industry and economy Socialism: This type of government has partial government control of services and partial free market
500
Label the following countries on a blank world map: Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey and Syria
Locate on map.