Southwest Asia CDA Review

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What is an arid climate?

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Arid climate is a climate that has very low precipitation and high temperatures, leading to dry and desert-like conditions.

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Since Saudi Arabia is mostly a desert, what do those who live in the desert do for a living?

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They are nomadic herders.

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What religion are the Kurds?

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Predominantly Sunni Muslims; a few practice Sufism

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What religion are the Persians, those from Iran?

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Shia Islam is the predominant religion of the Persians.

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If Tom and Bruce speak the same language, have similar customs, and eat the same foods, what group do they have in common?

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Ethnic

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If Sarah and Millie have the same holy book and go to the same type of house of worship, what group do they have in common?

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Religious

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If John votes in a presidential election, what type of government does his country have?

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Presidential democracy

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If Jonathan is loyal to his king, what type of government does his country have?

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Monarchy

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What was the Balfour Declaration (1917)?

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A public statement issued by the British government announcing support for the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.

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Why are the Shia and Sunni Muslims in conflict?

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Differences in beliefs about how to choose their leader (Caliph).