Middle Eastern Conflicts and Agreements

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How is Lebanon's democratic system different from Israel's?

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It reserves offices and seats in parliament for certain groups while Israel does not.

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What Southwest Asian governments is ruled by an absolute monarchy?

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Saudi Arabia

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What is the role of religion in Iran’s government?

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the government is led by religious leaders, and laws must not violate Islamic teachings.

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How is the emir, or leader, of Kuwait likely different from the king of Saudi Arabia?

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The king of Saudi Arabia is more powerful, because he is not limited by a constitution.

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What is the term for the period of political unrest and demands for democracy that began in 2011?

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the Arab Spring

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How has Israel's security barrier on the West Bank affected Israelis and Palestinians?

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It reduced terrorist attacks against Israelis and blocked some Palestinians from accessing their
farmland.

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What happened in Iraq most immediately after Saddam Hussein was removed from power?

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Civil war broke out between different ethnic and religious groups.

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How did the conflict in Syria begin?

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with demonstrations against an authoritarian government

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What happened in Gaza in 2007 that changed Israeli-Palestinian relations?

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Hamas took control of Gaza.

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Which terrorist group has been a major force in the conflicts in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen?

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the Islamic State