ARAB WORLD Flashcards

1
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streambeds that remain dry until a heavy rain produces flash flooding.

A

Wadis

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2
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Small scale farming is possible in where underground water surfaces.

A

oases/ oasis

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3
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revolts against oppressive governments across the Middle East.

A

Arab Spring

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4
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Farmable

A

Arable

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5
Q

is a process in which salt is removed from saltwater. It is very expensive, but is used in some cases in the region.

A

Desalination

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6
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an ethnic group without a formal country.

A

Stateless nation

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7
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Chosen people, believes in God, and community

A

Jerusalem

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8
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believe that Jesus is that messiah. Jesus is the son of God because the coming already happened.

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Christianity

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9
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strict monotheistic, Muslims, prophet muhammad, Gods last messenger, include Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and more. Book of Qur’an

A

Islam

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10
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a process in which the arable land turns into desert.

A

Desertification

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11
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The Tigris and Euphrates rivers bound a region known since ancient times the land between the rivers.

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Mesopotamia

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12
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the raising of livestock on large outdoor lands (pastures)– which is widely practiced.

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pastoralism

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13
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Developed an early form of writing – wedge shaped symbols pressed into clay tablets

A

cuneiform

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14
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OPEC

A

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

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15
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is the holiest city of Islam.

A

Mecca

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16
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governs every aspect of a Muslim’s life.

A

shari’ah

16
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The influence of physical, human, and economic geography on government policy.

A

Geopolitics

17
Q

water trapped underground millions of years ago. It is a virtually nonrenewable resource which the people are reliant upon.

A

fossil water

18
Q

a territory surrounded by another political unit that it does not belong to.

A

enclave

18
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a traditional form of portable housing made of fabric stretched over wooden poles.

A

yurts