Cultural Diversity in Southwest Asia

How did income from oil change society in Southwest Asia?

What is cultural diffusion?

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion in Southwest Asia?

• A. Adopting Western business practices

• B. Rejecting all modern technology

• C. Isolating from all foreign influences

• D. Developing new traditional dress

What is one reason some conservative Muslims are cautious about accepting modern practices?

• A. They are opposed to modern technology.

• B. They aim to preserve traditional values of Islam.

• C. They want to imitate Western lifestyles.

• D. They prefer to adopt all aspects of Western culture.

Which country enforces strict observance of Sharia law?

• A. Turkey

• B. Iran

• C. Jordan

• D. Lebanon

What is the role of women in Jordan?

What are some restrictions that women in Saudi Arabia faced until recently?

How do the laws regarding women’s rights differ between Saudi Arabia and countries like Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan?

How might the increasing freedom for women in Saudi Arabia impact the country’s economy and society?

What are the similarities and differences between the status of women in Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region such as Lebanon?