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Middle East info Flashcards

1
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What is the official language of Saudi Arabia?

A

Arabic

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What type of Islam is dominant in Saudi Arabia?

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Sunni (80-90%)

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What currency does Saudi Arabia use?

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Saudi riyal

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4
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What are the political regions of Saudi Arabia?

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13 administrative emirates

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Governmental system of Saudi Arabia?

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monarchy based on Islam

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What is a main sector in Saudi Arabia’s economy?

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crude oil; 20%

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What is Saudi Arabia’s capital?

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Riyadh

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What is the population and world rank of Saudi Arabia?

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38,401,000; 40th

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Who is Saudi Arabia’s king?

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Salman ibn Abdulaziz al-Saud

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GDP of Saudi Arabia?

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1.061 trillion; 18th

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GDP per capita of Saudi Arabia?

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29,922; 43rd

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In what year were women allowed to vote and run for office in Saudi Arabia?

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2015

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13
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When were women allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia?

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2018

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14
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What governmental system does Iran have?

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Islamic theocratic republic

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15
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Who is the president of Iran?

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Ebrahim Raisi

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16
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Who is the wali fagih of Iran?

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenai

17
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What type of economy does Iran have and what is its main sector?

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mixed; oil

18
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What is the capitol of Iran?

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Tehran

19
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What type of Islam is dominant in Iran?

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Shiite Islam

20
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What is the official language in Iran?

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Persian

21
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What is Iran’s population and world rank?

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86,758,304; 17th

22
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What is Iran’s GDP?

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$367.968 billion; 43rd

23
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What is the GDP per capita of Iran?

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$4,252; 124th

24
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What are the political regions of Iran?

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31 provinces (ostan)

25
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What is Iran’s currency?

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Iranian rial

26
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What was the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action?

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A nuclear landmark agreement with Iran made in 2015 by a coalition of 6 western nations (led by the US)

27
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What president withdrew from the nuclear agreement with Iran?

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Donald Trump

28
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How did the Iranian government respond to protests about the Ukrainian flight?

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They shut down social media and sent the military

29
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What is the Hajj?

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The pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims make.

30
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When is Ramadon?

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The ninth month of the Islamic calendar

31
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What is Zakat?

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the giving of alms; the third pillar

32
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What is the Shahada?

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The profession of faith

33
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What is the very conservative form of Sunni Islam called?

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Wahabbi

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