Chapter 20-21 Test Prep Flashcards
water that is not being replaced by rainfall
fossil water
rivers that begin in humid regions and then flow through dry areas
exotic rivers
a limit on trade
embargo
dry stream beds
wadis
religious and political leader in the early Islamic world
Caliph
Persian title for a king
Shah
government ruled by religious leaders
Theocracy
dark tarlike material used to pave streets
asphalt
religion is separate from the government
secular state
the scattering of Jews by the Romans
diaspora
What is special about the Dead Sea?
So salty that swimmers cannot sink
What does OPEC do?
regulates oil trade and pricing
What are the two most common branches of Islam?
Sunni and Shia
What country is the holy city of Mecca in?
Saudi Arabia
Who is Golda Meir?
First prime minster of Israel
She’s from Milwaukee
How did the Persian Gulf War begin?
Iraq invaded Kuwait for its oil
Name the Occupied Territories
Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, West Bank
What is the biggest country without a river?
Saudi Arabia
What is the richest country in the world?
Qatar
What place is known for breeding Arabian horses?
Oman
Where can you go to Ferrari World, see the largest mall in the world, and eat stuffed camel?
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
3% of what country is in Europe?
Turkey
70% of the people in what country are under the age of 30?
Iran
Which country does not allow pictures of women?
Yemen
What country was home to Tora Bora, Osama Bin Ladin’s fortress?
Afghanistan
What country has a scaredy sheep?
Cyprus
What country is 92% desert and believes they are the location of the Garden of Eden?
Bahrain
What country is the land of hamsters?
Syria
Where does it cost more to eat at McDonalds than to fill up you car with gas?
Qatar
The city of Byzantium also had what other two names?
Constantinople
Istanbul
Jerusalem has religious significance in what three religions?
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
