Ch 22, sec 1-3 Flashcards
What are the dominant forces of the Arabian peninsula?
religion and oil
Islam -
main religion, monotheistic, Muhammad was prophet of Allah, 5 pillars
What is the main religion in the Arabian Peninsula?
Islam
What is theocracy?
a government run by religous leaders
What are the laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran based on?
Sharia Law
What is Sharia Law?
set principles that govern the moral of Muslims, based on the Quran
What does ‘Sharia’ mean (Sharia Law)?
“path” or “road that leads one to water”
What is the main resource of the Arabian Peninsula?
Oil
What the heck is OPEC?
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, made to coordinate and unify to secure fair and stable prices
When and where was OPEC created?
1960, Baghdad
Who were the og five in OPEC?
Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela
How many countries are in OPEC now?
12
Whats Burj Al Arab?
fancy water hotel
Whats Palm Jumelrah?
artificial archipelago
What is Israel viewed as?
the ancient homeland of the Jews, “Promised Land”
What is the only Jewish state in the modern world and when was it designated?
Israel, 1948
What is zionism?
a desire for Jews ti return to Israel - got popular after the Holocaust
What 2 European powers was Israel split into until they were “ready for independence”?
Britain and France
When was the Iranian revolution?
1979
What happened during the Iranian invasion?
people protested to get rid of the Shah and return of Ayatoliah (Khmomeini). When he returns he establishes an Islamic Republic, turning Iran into total control of government
What are the Kurds?
a stateless nation
How many Kurds are there?
30 million
What were the Kurds a target of?
1988 genocide campaign by Saddam Hussein
How many Kurds were killed in the genocide?
5000
What is the Taliban?
ultra-conservative, fundamentalist, Islamic politcal and military group
What areas does the Taliban mainly operate?
Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan
