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1. ethnic groups share all of the following except - language, climate, religion, culture climate
2. Middle East Climate Characteristics Hot & Dry
3. Tigris & Euphrates Rivers empty into… Persian Gulf
4. Nile River empties into… Mediterranean Sea
5. 1st monotheistic religion? Judaism
6. -Command Economy Controlled by who? Government
7. In Iran, most Muslims belong to which Islamic branch? Shi’ite
8. Month of fasting from sunrise to sunset for Muslims Ramadan
9. Ganges River empties into…….. Bay of Bengal
10. Jerusalem is a holy city to……….. Jews, Christians, & Muslims
11. Hajj is a journey to… Mecca, Saudi Arabia
12. Hajj is Pillar # ____ 5
13. Peninsula that separates Asia & Africa. It is north of the Red Sea. Sinai Peninsula
14. After WWI, the Ottoman Empire was divided between………… France and Britain
15. What is the main reason Jews and Palestinians are divided? In other words, what is the root of their conflict? Land & Religion
16. Gulf War I – between who, for what, and when? Iraq attacked Kuwait for allegedly stealing oil on the border. 1990-1991.
17. Organization that controls oil distribution? OPEC Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
18. After which event did the OE (Ottoman Empire) collapse? WWI
19. Country that produces the most oil in the world? Saudi Arabia
20. Saudi Arabia is run by a _________; therefore, it is considered which gov type? King - Monarchy
21. Iran’s government is driven by the Islamic religion, meaning it is this government type. Theocracy
22. High Literacy Rate usually = High _____ GDP Gross Domestic Product
23. International movement that pushed for a Jewish homeland? Zionist Movement (Zionism)
24. Israel has a lack of ____ _______; however, its economy functions well, due to this industry…. Natural Resources Technology
25. If a machine helps make a car, then that machine is what economic term? Capital (Goods)
26. Body of water that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea? Suez Canal
27. What connects Sea of Galilee to Dead Sea? Jordan River
28. Israel’s Birth Year as a country/state? 1948
29. Who did Britain call for help in partitioning Palestine between Arabs & Jews? United Nations
30. Who were the old school 5 of OPEC? Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, & Venezuela
31. Scarcity means……… Limited Supply
32. Communist leader that tried to revolutionize China in 1949 Mao Zedong “It is a good hair cut! I know what you’re thinking!!!
33. Program that launched in 1958 that was supposed to “leap” China ahead of the economic game and catch up with the West. Great Leap Forward
34. South Korea & Japan are considered what economy type? Don’t pick mixed! Market
35. Chinese intellectuals were killed. Independent thought was not promoted. People were persecuted if they disagreed with Mao’s ideas. Red Guards carried out these actions. Cultural Revolution
36. In India, the Parliament is elected by the……….. People
37. What did Gandhi use to protest British rule? Nonviolence Civil Resistance
38. 3 step process for rebuilding Japan after WWII? Demilitarize Rebuild Government Rebuild Economy
39. In 1947, Hindu-Muslim violence was high. What was the solution to this conflict? Pakistan - Muslims India - Hindus
40. Which religion studied is most like a philosophy? Confucianism
41. Hindu Trinity Name? Name all 3 and what they do. Trimurti Vishnu - Preserver Shiva - Destroyer Brahma - Creator
42. North Korea is what style government? What kind of leader? Communist / Autocratic Dictator
43. Main reason U.S. was involved in Vietnam and Korean War Prevent Communism Domino Effect / Theory
44. A strong sense of ___________ has led many Middle Eastern, Asian, & African countries to independence. Nationalism
45. What is the primary result of Nelson Mandela’s efforts in South Africa? All South Africans have gained civil rights. All can vote.
46. The Sahara desert has been expanding due to population & cattle grazing. This process is called… Desertification
47. Population growth and survival needs have led to cutting down massive amounts of trees in Sub-Saharan Africa. This process is called……… Deforestation
48. Colonial rule in Africa led conflict between what kind of groups? Ethnic, Religious, Tribal, & Linguistic
49. Who is the founder of Judaism? Abraham
50. The god of Islam is…….. Allah
51. Passover & Hanukah are festivals or holidays for what religion? Judaism
52. The main tragedy for the Jews throughout their history has been the what? Holocaust
53. The largest form of Christianity is __________? Catholicism
54. The 5 Pillars of Islam in order are………….. 1 god 2. 5x Pray 3. Give 4. Fast 5. Hajj
55. Who is Allah’s prophet? Muhammad
56. What is the city that 1st accepted Mohammed’s teachings? Medina
57. Another name for the Muslim creed that declares Allah is the one god is…….. Shahadah
58. To MOST Muslims, Jihad is a…………….. Personal, internal struggle
59. Put the 3 monotheistic religions in chronological order. Judaism, Christianity, & Islam
60. Why must countries utilize exchange rates with their currency? Trade
61. What economy type is run by supply and demand? Market
62. True or False: Trade barriers promote better trade between countries. False
63. Raul is an athletic trainer. He works out at the gym in order to better promote his business. What is the training Raul does at the gym? Human Capital
64. What economy type is typically found in underdeveloped countries? Traditional
65. What type of law drives Saudi Arabian government? Islamic Law (Sharia)
66. This Japanese religion involves spirits, shrines, ancestors, and worship of nature. Shinto(ism)
67. Follow the Middle Way in order to achieve Nirvana. Which religion am I? Buddhism
68. What are the 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism? 1. There is suffering 2. Cause is greed 3. Suffering can end 4. Middle Way is end to suffering
69. One of the major ways Buddhists feel Nirvana can be achieved is through this mental training…….. Meditation
70. Founder of Buddhism….. Siddhartha Gautama
71. Hindu dot on a forehead that can symbolize marriage, culture, or religion Bindi
72. Hinduism & Buddhism originated in the country of _______. India
73. Hindu term describing a reoccurring existence on this earth based on previous actions Reincarnation
74. Hindu / Indian practice of being born into a class structure. Caste System
75. Sacred text of Hindus The Vedas
76. 1989 incident in which hundreds of Chinese were killed and thousands were wounded for demonstrating and crying out for democracy. Tiananmen Square
77. Who ruled India before their independence in 1947? Britain
78. Most famous example of non-violence led by Gandhi Salt March to the Sea
79. Why did Gandhi and hundreds of others march to the sea? Protest British salt tax and their monopoly on salt
80. Group that formed in 1885 to promote thoughts of independence for Indians Indian National Congress
81. This line that divided North and South Vietnam before it became one country 17th Parallel
82. This country previously controlled Vietnam before it split into North and South in 1954. France
83. The idea that Africans could rule themselves, become independent, & be united. Pan-Africanism
84. Pan-Africanism led to this organized meeting in 1919. Pan-African Congress
85. Abolished South African law that promoted legal discrimination against non-whites Apartheid
86. South Africa gained independence from this country in 1910. Britain
87. Imprisoned for 26 years for opposing apartheid. Eventually became president of South Africa in 1994. Nelson Mandela
88. The man responsible for releasing Mandela from prison in 1991. F.W. De Klerk
89. True or False: Apartheid and discrimination are the same thing. False. Apartheid is a government sponsored policy.
90. This disease affects the immune system and millions of Africans every year. AIDS
91. This is considered to be the international language of Africa. Swahili
92. This ethnic group dominates the Middle East and is united mostly by the Arabic language. Arab
93. What was the European attitude towards Africans who wanted independence? Snobbish. Looked down on them. Thought they needed others to rule them.
94. These 3 European countries gained the most power after the partitioning of Africa. France, Britain, & Belgium
95. Government ruled by a few elite. Citizen has very limited role. Oligarchy
96. Government type of Sudan Military Dictatorship
97. What is the role of the emperor in Japan? To be a symbolic leader
98. This country is the world’s largest democracy. India
99. The Ganges is a symbol of what for Hindus? Spiritual Purity
100. Reason why we began the War in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom)? 9/11 Attacks in NYC, PA, and at the Pentagon