Unit 9 - Middle East

What is terrorism?

• 
  A military coup

• The unlawful use of force and violence to intimidate or coerce a government

• The lawful change of government policy

What is the best description of the Suez Canal?

• Savannah Grasslands

• Coral Reef

• Shortcut for shipping

Desalinization plants are important to developed countries in Southwest Asia because:

• They provide jobs for citizens to support growing economies

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

• They create more freshwater than can be used and thus it is a valuable export

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

• Baptism

• Charity

• Fast During Ramadan

Which is a major aspect of Iran's government?

• 
  Democracy

• Religion and Government combined

• Republic

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

• To develop solar and wind energy

• To keep oil prices high but stable

• To conserve fossil fuels

Which statement below best describes why the Strait of Hormuz is considered a choke point in Southwest Asia?

• Petroleum exports travel through this narrow body of water to meet world demand

• Valuable farmland that Iran and Saudi Arabia are in conflict over

• Storm conditions make traveling through this location dangerous for ships

Which body of water is crucial for oil transportation in the Middle East?

• Black Sea

• Persian Gulf

• Red Sea

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

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

Which city is considered the holiest in Islam and is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad?

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Medina