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What region within Southwest Asia has been transformed by oil wealth in the past century?

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Persian Gulf

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Which statement best explains the viewpoint of Arab countries towards the state of Israel?

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Arab countries support Palestinians, but not the actions of Israel

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What country in the Middle East has the largest concentration of oil reserves and oil wealth?

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Saudi Arabia

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What faith considers going on a pilgrimage to circle the Ka'ba in Mecca an obligation?

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Islam

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Why are desalinization plants important to developed countries in Southwest Asia?

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They remove salt from seawater providing additional water supplies for agriculture.

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Iran has an elected parliament, but candidates are chosen by religious leaders. The religious leaders also have the power to override decisions made by the elected officials. This is an example of which type of government system?

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Theocracy

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What is the name of the month when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset?

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Ramadan

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Which is not considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

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Baptism

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What do Muslims call God?

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Allah

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What is the main goal of O.P.E.C. (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries)?

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To keep oil prices high but stable