SW Asia Middle East Unit Exam

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What was the primary cause of the first Gulf War (1990-1991)?

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the Iraqi army's sudden invasion of Kuwait.

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This region is unique in World History because it

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is where the world's major monotheistic faiths began.

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Impact of September 11 terrorist attacks on oil price?

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A sharp initial rise in price, then gradual lowering of prices to pre-attack levels.

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What has been the situation in the Middle East since the creation of Israel in 1948?

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There have been ongoing conflicts between Israel and the Arab world.

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How does the Sharia influence Saudi Arabia's Basic Law of Government?

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Saudi Arabia is governed on the basis of Islamic Law, or Sharia.

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business owner

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Which Middle Eastern nation is governed by a parliamentary democracy? Options: Iran, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia

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Israel

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Which nation has no political parties, no voting rights for its citizens, and is ruled by a king? Options: Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel

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Saudi Arabia

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What is the best definition of a parliamentary democracy?

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a government ruled by an elected legislature and a prime minister

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After the formation of Israel on May 14, 1948, what was the reaction of surrounding Arab nations?

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The five surrounding nations immediately attacked Israel.