Middle East

Question 1

Ethnic groups

Answer 1

Ethnic groups refer to a group of people who share common cultural, racial, or ancestral traits. These traits can include shared language, religion, customs, traditions, and history.

Question 2

Kurds

Answer 2

Kurds are an ethnic group primarily located in the Middle East, particularly along the borders of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Armenia. They have their own distinct language and culture.

Question 3

Arabs

Answer 3

An ethnic group primarily located in the Middle East and North Africa region. They are known for their shared language, Arabic, and cultural heritage, including traditions, customs, and history.

Question 4

Persians

Answer 4

Also known as Iranians, are an ethnic group primarily located in Iran and share a common language, Persian (Farsi).

Question 5

Terrorism

Answer 5

the use of violence and intimidation, often targeting civilians, in order to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives.

Question 6

Extremism

Answer 6

holding extreme political or religious views and advocating for radical actions.

Question 7

Sunni

Answer 7

A branch of Islam that believes in following the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. Sunnis make up the majority of Muslims worldwide.

Question 8

Shia

Answer 8

A branch of Islam that believes in the Imamate, which is the appointment of leaders (Imams) who have a divine authority.

Question 9

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Answer 9

a group of oil-producing countries that collaborate to coordinate policies and stabilize oil markets.

Question 10

Hydraulic fracking

Answer 10

a process used to extract natural gas or oil from underground rock formations.

Question 11

Strait of Hormuz

Answer 11

a narrow waterway located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. An essential shipping route for oil tankers, carrying a significant portion of the world’s oil exports

Question 12

Suez Canal

Answer 12

a man-made waterway located in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. It provides a direct shipping route between Europe and Asia.

Question 13

Palestine Liberation Organization(PLO)

Answer 13

Organization that represents the Palestinian people in their struggle for self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Founded in 1964

Question 14

Population Density

Answer 14

the number of people living in a particular unit of land area.

Question 15

Sparsely Populated

Answer 15

Areas that have a low population number

Question 16

Densely Populated

Answer 16

Areas that have a high population number