new middle east Flashcards
1
Q
who rules the uae?
A
7 emirs
2
Q
qatar’s population is mostly what?
A
immigrants
3
Q
Land reclamations have increased what country?
A
Bahrain
4
Q
What is the Sunni and Shiite conflict about?
A
Power
5
Q
Who has access to Saudi Arabia via bridge
A
Bahrain
6
Q
Before Hussein, Iraq was ruled by who
A
Shiites
7
Q
What type of gov did Sadam Hussein want
A
Secular gov
8
Q
Most succesful jihadist group
A
Isis
9
Q
Saudi Arabia greatest export in world
A
Oil
10
Q
What country has the only permanent river in Arabian Peninsula
A
Yemen
11
Q
Muhammad’s tomb where
A
Medina
12
Q
Main reason for unrest in world
A
Religion
13
Q
Center of trade and population
A
Persian Gulf
14
Q
Largest country in middle east
A
Saudi Arabia
15
Q
Largest city in persian gulf
A
Tehran
