History
Why were the Jews given Israel as a homeland country?
The Holocaust (Killing of 6 million Jews)
Which country does not have much oil to drill and extract?
Israel
Arabs, Kurds, and Persians are all examples of
Ethnic groups
What is another way to say Southwest Asia?
Middle East
What is a monarchy Government?
A government with a king at the head of it
Who led the extremist terrorist group, Al Qaeda?
Osama Bin Laden
True or False: Israel is much more of a mixed economy than Iran
False (Market economy)
How are North Africa and Southwest Asia two continents, but one region?
Many people in the area follow the same religion
What is the largest body of water south of Southwest Asia?
Indian Ocean
Saudi Arabia has a _______ Government.
absolute monarchy
Who was the leader of Iraq and eventually captured by USA forces?
Saddam Hussein
What type of economy does Saudi Arabia have?
Mixed economy with the majority of it being command
True or False: There are a majority of Sunni than Shi'a
True
What type of climate does North Africa and Southwest Asia have?
Arid Climate (desert like)
What type of Government does Israel have?
Parliamentary Democracy
Who liberated Kuwait from Iraqi forces?
United States of America (USA)
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
Who are the Shi'a?
Muhammad's followers who believed a family member should succeed him
True or False: The lack of oil supply in Southwest Asia impact the ability for the region to grow.
False (Water Supply)
Israel, Turkey, and Lebanon are examples of
Democratic Countries
What was the conflict between Israel and Palestine?
The argument was regarding who owned the region at the time. Also grew more stern do to religious differences.
What is a key component of economic development?
Literacy Rate
Who are the Sunni?
Followers of Muhammad who wanted the community to decide on who would be Muhammad's successor
What type of climate does the Arabian Peninsula have?
Arid (desert like)
Who is a Prime Minister?
The leader of the executive branch