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Chpt 2 The Middle East Flashcards

1
Q

The Middle East is also called __________.

A

Western Asia

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2
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Where is the Mediterranean Sea located in regard to the Middle East?

A

West of Israel, Lebanon, Syria

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3
Q

The Red Sea is located between _________ and _______.

A

Africa and Asia

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4
Q

The Dead Sea and the Caspian Sea are actually ________.

A

Lakes

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5
Q

The Dead Sea is the _______________.

A

Lowest body of water

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6
Q

Caspian Sea is the ___________________.

A

Largest lake in the world

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7
Q

The Middle East has _ seasons.

A

2

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8
Q

Winter is from _____ to _____.

A

October to April

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9
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Summer is from ______ to _______.

A

May to September

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10
Q

How is climate change impacting the Middle East?

A

Extreme heat is expected to increase and rainfall is expected to decline.

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11
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What happens in the region when it does rain?

A

Extreme flooding

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12
Q

The Syrian desert is made from ____________.

A

Lava flows

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13
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The Arabian desert is the ___ largest desert.

A

2nd

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14
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The Arabian desert consists of __________________.

A

Rolling sand dunes

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15
Q

Why is the Middle East called the cradle of civilization?

A

The first place where complex cities grew

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16
Q

What early achievements are from the ME?

A

Wheel, written word, agriculture

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17
Q

What religions originated in the ME?

A

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

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18
Q

The ______ Empire ruled the ME from 1299-1918

A

Ottoman

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19
Q

What started the War on Terror?

A

After the 9/11 attacks on World Trade Center

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20
Q

What countries are oil-producing countries in the ME?

A

Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kuwait, Iraq, UAE

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21
Q

____ of the world’s oil comes from the ME.

A

1/3

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22
Q

The ME also has the largest _________ reserves made of ________.

A

Natural gas, methane

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23
Q

Methane is _________ than oil.

A

Cleaner

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24
Q

The capital of Iran is _________.

A

Tehran

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25
Q

Iranian core culture is the principal of ____________.

A

Taarof (politeness)

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26
Q

The Iranians have a ________ economy.

A

Diverse

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27
Q

How has the Iranian economy survived sanctions?

A

Using an informal payment system

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28
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What are the sanctions against Iran for?

A

Set goals for Iran to dismantle nuclear weapons

29
Q

How does Iran censor the Internet?

A

Block access to the Internet, social media, communication platforms, political, social, and religious content
Intentionally slow Internet connections
Manipulate online discussions
Punish bloggers
Cyberattacks against human rights organizations/government critics

30
Q

In Persia, women cover their hair with _______.

A

Chadors

31
Q

In Arabia, women cover their hair with _______.

A

Abayas

32
Q

What are the two major sects of Islam?

A

Sunni and Shia

33
Q

Muslims are to pray _ times a day.

A

5

34
Q

Muslims fast during _________.

A

Ramadan

35
Q

Muslims make a ___________ to Mecca.

A

Pilgrimage (Hajj)

36
Q

When visiting Iran Americans must have a ________.

A

Guide

37
Q

Men cannot wear _____________________________.

A

Shorts, tight shirts, sleeveless shirts

38
Q

Women have to wear ____________________________.

A

Scarves over head/neck, loose fitting pants (legs covered), baggy top to mid-thighs.

39
Q

Most Israelis consider themselves __________.

A

European

40
Q

In Israel __ live in urban areas.

A

92%

41
Q

In Israel __ of the country is Jewish.

A

75%

42
Q

Summers in Israel are ____________.

A

Dry and hot

43
Q

Winters in Israel are _____________.

A

Cool and rainy

44
Q

Israel is the land of the _______.

A

Bible

45
Q

The official religion of Israel is ___________.

A

Judaism

46
Q

The Jewish holy book is the ___________.

A

Torah (Old Testament)

47
Q

Jews worship in a ___________.

A

Synagogue

48
Q

Technology has _________.

A

Transformed

49
Q

__ percent of exports are ____________________________________________.

A

50; military, advanced technology, or security systems

50
Q

Teva Pharmaceuticals is the world’s __________________.

A

The largest manufacturer of prescription drugs.

51
Q

The official language of Israel is __________.

A

Hebrew

52
Q

Israelis dress ________ for work.

A

Casual

53
Q

Military service is mandated for whom?

A

Men and women

54
Q

What law is Saudi Arabia governed by?

A

Sharia Law

55
Q

What is Saudi Arabia’s climate?

A

Hot, desert, scarce rainfall

56
Q

What are the 3 regions of Saudi Arabia?

A

Najd (political/cultural)
Hijas (religion)
Al-Ahsa (oil)

57
Q

Who is the world’s leading exporter of oil?

A

Saudi Arabia

58
Q

What is the mandate for digital transformation and going away from oil revenue ideas called?

A

Saudi 2030 Vision

59
Q

How many unskilled labor do immigrants/guest workers provide in SA?

A

76%

60
Q

What percentage of the workforce are women in SA?

A

22%

61
Q

What are the black robes that expose a woman’s eyes, hands, and feet?

A

Abaya

62
Q

In SA what does business have to be worked around?

A

Call to prayer 5 times a day

63
Q

Why is nepotism viewed as a good thing?

A

Shows that someone is known & trusted

64
Q

What is the Saudi work week?

A

Sun-Thu

65
Q

What is the purpose of Neom?

A

Advanced technology & business

66
Q

Who is considered to be the tribal head, ultimate decision maker, and who mediates disputes?

A

Sheik

67
Q

Who gets custody of children in divorce in SA?

A

Men

68
Q

What is the family structure in the UAE?

A

Distinct hierarchy within family

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