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Unit 6 World Geography - 9th grade Flashcards

1
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What three continents meet in this region?

A

Asia, Africa, and Europe

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2
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What was the ancient land called between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

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Mesopotamia

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3
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Describe the climate of this region…

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-Dry and Arid
-Home to the Sahara Desert

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4
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What three religions is Mekkah an important city for?

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Judaisim, Christianity, and Islam

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5
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What does the PLO stand for?

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Palestinian LIberation Organization

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6
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Farmers in the region were…

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first to domesticate plants and animals

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7
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Fertile land along the rivers were known as…

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cradles of civilization / culture hearths

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8
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What is the result of population growth surpassing economic growth?

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The government can’t meet people’s basic needs.

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9
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Main religion and Language…

A

Islam and Arabic, respectively

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10
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True or False:
Healthcare has not improved and has scaled down the region

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False

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11
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Important waterways for travel are the…

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Suez Canal and Persian Gulf

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12
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What does OPEC stand for?

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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

-they set all oil prices and stay united in order that all receive the best price per barrel = interdependent

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13
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What is a cartel?

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Countries that are banned together for economic or political strength

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14
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What serves as an important food source for many countries in the region?

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Fishing

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15
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True or False:
Despite the wealth of some countries in the region, physical geography limits communication and transportation

A

True

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16
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What type of communication is difficult over vast stretches of desert?

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Telephone communication

17
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When was the term Middle East first used?

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When the British were discussing the British Imperial Strategy in 1902.

18
Q

What is the current leadership in Israel and why is it viewed as a problem?

A

Hamas:
they are viewed as a terrorist organization

19
Q

What has made some countries rich in this region while others remain poor?

A

Oil

20
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What is available in urban areas but not as much in rural areas?

A

Doctors and medical treatment

21
Q

True or False:
Life expectancies in this region are high

A

False

22
Q

True or False:
Countries in this area are interdependent on each other for political and economic strength

A

True

23
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True or False: New technologies have heightened environmental concerns in the region

A

True

24
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What is desalination?

A

The removal of salt from sea water

25
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What is distillation?

A

Purifying water so that it is drinkable for humans

26
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Why were millions of gallons of oil dumped into the Persian Gulf?

A

The intent was to destroy the area’s ability to create clean water

27
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What is an oasis?

A

An area of lush vegetation and water in a desert

28
Q

How long did the Taliban rule in Afghanistan and when did they get overruled?

A

The Taliban ruled for 5 years until 2001 when the US invaded Afghanistan. Now they are back at it again.

29
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What is a bazaar?

A

A traditional marketplace ranging from a single street of stalls to an entire city district

30
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What are the four quarters of Jerusalem?

A
  • The Muslim quarter
  • The Jewish quarter
  • The Christian quarter
  • The Armenian quarter
31
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What is genocide?

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The intentional destruction of a particular group of people

32
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Who is viewed as responsible for the “Armenian Holocaust”?

A

The Ottomon Turks

33
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What was a caliph?

A

Leaders who carried on Muhammed’s mission

34
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In what ways was Islam spread throughout the world?

A
  • Trade (merchant ships + camel caravans)
  • War (conquest)
35
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How are Judaism, Islam, and Christianity similar?

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  • All had prophets
  • All have a set of ethical guidelines
  • All started in Southwest Asia
  • All have a holy book
  • All have a house of worship
  • Monotheistic religions
36
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What does ‘Islam’ actually mean?

A

“Surrendering to God to find peace”

37
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For Islam, where does the key lie in comparison to other world religions?

A

It’s similarity to other religions like Christianity and Judaism.

38
Q

Important water passages of the region include…

A
  • The Suez Canal
  • Bab el Mendeb
  • Strait of Hormuz
39
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