Lebanon, Iraq & Oman
What Mediterranean city is known as the "Paris of the Middle East"?
Beirut
This Middle Eastern country has a population composed of 90% Muslims (mostly Sunni), 7% Christians, and 3% Druze
Syria
When did the UAE become an independent country?
1971-1972
This group makes up 70% of Bahrain’s population but faces tensions with the Sunni government.
Who are Shia Muslims?
What percentage of Qatar’s population consists of migrant workers, and why is their role significant to the country’s development?
85%
What year did Lebanon's civil war begin, and how long did it last?
1975, and it lasted 15 years until 1990
In the Gulf region, this country grants women the right to drive, hold senior government positions, and earn two-thirds of all bachelor’s degrees
What percentage of the UAE's population are Emirati citizens?
20%
What is the main source of Bahrain’s income?
Oil, which makes up 86% of its income
Which Qatari media network has changed the perception of Arab media globally?
Al-Jazeera Channel
This modern-day country, once known as Mesopotamia, was home to five magnificent ancient civilizations and is often referred to as the "cradle of civilization."
What is Iraq?
This leader has been in power in Syria since 2000 and is known for maintaining authoritarian control during a civil war that began in 2011
Bashar al-Assad
How many Palestinians lost their homes during the Nakbah
750,000
What challenges do refugees in Jordan face?
Strain on resources like water, electricity, education, and healthcare
Name the region in southern Yemen that is known for incense production and its connection to ancient trade routes.
Hadramaut
This ethnic group, comprising 20% of Iraq’s population, is bilingual in Kurdish and Arabic, is ethnically Aryan, and has long sought an independent state.
Who are the Kurds?
In what year were Kuwaiti women granted the right to vote and run for office, marking a significant milestone for gender equality in the Gulf region?
2005
When did the UN decide to split Palestine?
November 29, 1947
What is one major challenge for Jordan’s economy?
Water shortages or reliance on foreign aid
Identify one major factor contributing to Yemen’s water crisis and how it impacts the country’s agricultural production.
Qat farming, consumes over half of Yemen’s water resources
In 1970, this country’s modernization began under a sultan who deposed his own father with British support. Despite limited oil reserves, the nation developed through diversification and strategic international relations.
What is Oman?
What is the name of this Israeli-occupied territory claimed by Syria has been a major obstacle in peace negotiations between the two nations?
Golan Heights
What happened on May 14, 1948?
Israel became a country
This term refers to the 1970 conflict in Jordan between the monarchy and Palestinian groups.
What is Black September?
Why did Qatar face a diplomatic crisis with neighboring Gulf nations in 2017?
Accusations of supporting extremist groups like the Muslim Brotherhood and maintaining ties with Iran