Chpt 2 The Middle East

Question 1

The Middle East is also called __________.

Answer 1

Western Asia

Question 2

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

Answer 2

West of Israel, Lebanon, Syria

Question 3

The Red Sea is located between _________ and _______.

Answer 3

Africa and Asia

Question 4

The Dead Sea and the Caspian Sea are actually ________.

Answer 4

Lakes

Question 5

The Dead Sea is the _______________.

Answer 5

Lowest body of water

Question 6

Caspian Sea is the ___________________.

Answer 6

Largest lake in the world

Question 7

The Middle East has _ seasons.

Answer 7

2

Question 8

Winter is from _____ to _____.

Answer 8

October to April

Question 9

Summer is from ______ to _______.

Answer 9

May to September

Question 10

How is climate change impacting the Middle East?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What happens in the region when it does rain?

Answer 11

Extreme flooding

Question 12

The Syrian desert is made from ____________.

Answer 12

Lava flows

Question 13

The Arabian desert is the ___ largest desert.

Answer 13

2nd

Question 14

The Arabian desert consists of __________________.

Answer 14

Rolling sand dunes

Question 15

Why is the Middle East called the cradle of civilization?

Answer 15

The first place where complex cities grew

Question 16

What early achievements are from the ME?

Answer 16

Wheel, written word, agriculture

Question 17

What religions originated in the ME?

Answer 17

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Question 18

The ______ Empire ruled the ME from 1299-1918

Answer 18

Ottoman

Question 19

What started the War on Terror?

Answer 19

After the 9/11 attacks on World Trade Center

Question 20

What countries are oil-producing countries in the ME?

Answer 20

Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kuwait, Iraq, UAE

Question 21

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

Answer 21

1/3

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Natural gas, methane

Question 23

Methane is _________ than oil.

Answer 23

Cleaner

Question 24

The capital of Iran is _________.

Answer 24

Tehran

Question 25

Iranian core culture is the principal of ____________.

Answer 25

Taarof (politeness)

Question 26

The Iranians have a ________ economy.

Answer 26

Diverse

Question 27

How has the Iranian economy survived sanctions?

Answer 27

Using an informal payment system

Question 28

What are the sanctions against Iran for?

Answer 28

Set goals for Iran to dismantle nuclear weapons

Question 29

How does Iran censor the Internet?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

In Persia, women cover their hair with _______.

Answer 30

Chadors

Question 31

In Arabia, women cover their hair with _______.

Answer 31

Abayas

Question 32

What are the two major sects of Islam?

Answer 32

Sunni and Shia

Question 33

Muslims are to pray _ times a day.

Answer 33

5

Question 34

Muslims fast during _________.

Answer 34

Ramadan

Question 35

Muslims make a ___________ to Mecca.

Answer 35

Pilgrimage (Hajj)

Question 36

When visiting Iran Americans must have a ________.

Answer 36

Guide

Question 37

Men cannot wear _____________________________.

Answer 37

Shorts, tight shirts, sleeveless shirts

Question 38

Women have to wear ____________________________.

Answer 38

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

Question 39

Most Israelis consider themselves __________.

Answer 39

European

Question 40

In Israel __ live in urban areas.

Answer 40

92%

Question 41

In Israel __ of the country is Jewish.

Answer 41

75%

Question 42

Summers in Israel are ____________.

Answer 42

Dry and hot

Question 43

Winters in Israel are _____________.

Answer 43

Cool and rainy

Question 44

Israel is the land of the _______.

Answer 44

Bible

Question 45

The official religion of Israel is ___________.

Answer 45

Judaism

Question 46

The Jewish holy book is the ___________.

Answer 46

Torah (Old Testament)

Question 47

Jews worship in a ___________.

Answer 47

Synagogue

Question 48

Technology has _________.

Answer 48

Transformed

Question 49

__ percent of exports are ____________________________________________.

Answer 49

50; military, advanced technology, or security systems

Question 50

Teva Pharmaceuticals is the world's __________________.

Answer 50

The largest manufacturer of prescription drugs.

Question 51

The official language of Israel is __________.

Answer 51

Hebrew

Question 52

Israelis dress ________ for work.

Answer 52

Casual

Question 53

Military service is mandated for whom?

Answer 53

Men and women

Question 54

What law is Saudi Arabia governed by?

Answer 54

Sharia Law

Question 55

What is Saudi Arabia's climate?

Answer 55

Hot, desert, scarce rainfall

Question 56

What are the 3 regions of Saudi Arabia?

Answer 56

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

Question 57

Who is the world's leading exporter of oil?

Answer 57

Saudi Arabia

Question 58

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

Answer 58

Saudi 2030 Vision

Question 59

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

Answer 59

76%

Question 60

What percentage of the workforce are women in SA?

Answer 60

22%

Question 61

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

Answer 61

Abaya

Question 62

In SA what does business have to be worked around?

Answer 62

Call to prayer 5 times a day

Question 63

Why is nepotism viewed as a good thing?

Answer 63

Shows that someone is known & trusted

Question 64

What is the Saudi work week?

Answer 64

Sun-Thu

Question 65

What is the purpose of Neom?

Answer 65

Advanced technology & business

Question 66

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

Answer 66

Sheik

Question 67

Who gets custody of children in divorce in SA?

Answer 67

Men

Question 68

What is the family structure in the UAE?

Answer 68

Distinct hierarchy within family