Question 2

Question

A) Where do the majority of Shia Muslims live in Southwest Asia? (1 point)
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Iran
C. Turkey
D. Israel
B) Which group is generally held responsible for the terror attacks of September 11, 2001?
(1 point)
A Al-Qaeda
B Hezbollah
C PLO
D Taliban
Question 3
A) What event led to the United States bombing Afghanistan on October 7, 2001? (1 point)
A The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
B Taking of American hostages in Iran
C Attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon
D The Suspicion that Iraq has weapons of mass destruction
B) Saddam Hussein was the dictator of this country from 1979 to 2003. (1 point)
A Afghanistan
B Iran
C Iraq
D Pakistan
Question 5
A) Why have many countries in Southwest Asia had to develop new technologies such as
desalination in order to access fresh water? (1 point)
A. Because much of the region is mountainous
B. Because much of the region is covered in desert
C. Because the Tigris and Euphrates rivers no longer provide sufficient water flow.
D. Because much of Southwest Asia is landlocked.
Question 6
A) Which reason
best explains why certain areas of Southwest Asia have a low population
density? (1 point)
A. The moist climate reduces agricultural production by causing water shortages.
B. The semi-arid climate produces heavy rainfall that contributes to devastating floods.
C. The moist climate limits job opportunities because it reduces oil production.
D. The semi-arid climate makes farming difficult because it produces very little rainfall.
Question 7
A) Which statement about ethnic groups in Southwest Asia is accurate? (1 point)
A. Arabs are the majority in every country in the region.
B. Arabs are the largest ethnic group in the region.
C. Kurds make up the largest ethnic group on the Arabian peninsula.
D. People in the same ethnic group follow the same religion.
B) Which of the following ethnic groups is struggling to establish an independent country for its
people? (1 point)
A. Kurds
B. Jews
C. Persians
D. Azeris
Question 8
A) What role do citizens living in Saudi Arabia have in their government? (1 point)
A. Saudi Arabia is a presidential democracy so citizens vote for their leaders.
B. Saudi Arabia is a theocracy so its leaders are appointed by religious figures.
C. Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy so citizens do not vote for their leaders.
D. Saudi Arabia is a parliamentary democracy so the prime minister is appointed by the leading
political party.
Question 9
A) In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the government controls all parts of oil production which
make up the majority of the country's economy. Some businesses are owned by individuals, but
the biggest portion of Saudi Arabia's economy is oil production. Saudi Arabia's economy would
BEST be described as (1 point)
A entirely Market.
B entirely Command.
C a mixture between just Market and Traditional.
D a Mixed economy with large amounts of Command.
Question 10
A) In Israel's government, the legislative branch and the executive branch work directly
together. The voters elect members to the legislative branch (the Knesset). The party with the
largest number in the Knesset is able to select Prime Minister (the executive branch leader).
Based on this information, you can determine that Israel operates as a(n) (1 point)
A Oligarchy.
B Autocracy.
C Presidential Democracy.
D Parliamentary Democracy.
Question 11
A) Which of these statements
best describes a mixed economy? (1 point)
A. In Israel, the government plays a smaller role in the economy allowing for tech start up
companies to thrive.
B. In Iran and Saudi Arabia, oil companies are government owned and operated.
C. In remote parts of Southwest Asia, some people participate in an economy determined by
custom and habit.
D. Turkey's economy was held back in the past by trade barriers in order to protect Turkish
products.
Question 12
A) Which of the following
best describes the primary function of the Organization of Petroleum
Exporting Countries (OPEC)? (1 point)
A To regulate global oil prices and ensure stable supply
B To promote renewable energy sources and reduce fossil fuel consumption
C To facilitate international cooperation on environmental conservation
D To standardize oil extraction techniques for member countries
Question 13
A) Select the
two reasons that describe why trade is essential in Saudi Arabia? (2 points)
A. Because Saudi Arabia is surrounded by ocean on all sides.
B. Because Saudi Arabia specialized in oil refinery but does not grow enough of its own food.
C. Because Saudi Arabia is centrally located in the region.
D. Because Saudi Arabia is mostly desert.
Question 15
A) Why does trade between countries require a process for exchanging different currencies?
(1 point)
A Because most countries have their own forms of money.
B Because those buying goods on the international market only accept gold and silver.
C Because the Euro is accepted in all Southwest Asian countries.
D This keeps currency values fixed and allows for steady economic growth.
Question 16
A) How
MIGHT a war with a country that is a member of OPEC impact citizens living in the
United States? (1 point)
A Gas prices may increase due to a rise in price of crude oil.
B Pharmaceutical exports dip as a result of increased tensions.
C The sale of foreign cars decreases due to an increase in tariffs.
D The automobile industry suffers due to a decrease in auto part exports
Question 18
A) Because Israel has few natural resources of its own, Israel must sustain it's economy via
trade. What has Israel pivoted to in an effort to grow the economy? (1 point)
A. Investment in farming Exports
B. Investment in oil Exports
C. Investment in high-tech entrepreneurship
D. Investment in fishing exports
Question 19
A) The country of Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in improving its human capital and its
capital goods. Which is a likely result of this increased investment? (1 point)
A trade decreases
B standard of living goes down
C Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rises
D Gross Domestic Product (GDP) falls

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 2
A) Where do the majority of Shia Muslims live in Southwest Asia?
B. Iran

B) Which group is generally held responsible for the terror attacks of September 11, 2001?
A. Al-Qaeda

Question 3
A) What event led to the United States bombing Afghanistan on October 7, 2001?
C. Attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon

B) Saddam Hussein was the dictator of this country from 1979 to 2003.
C. Iraq

Question 5
A) Why have many countries in Southwest Asia had to develop new technologies such as desalination in order to access fresh water?
B. Because much of the region is covered in desert

Question 6
A) Which reason best explains why certain areas of Southwest Asia have a low population density?
D. The semi-arid climate makes farming difficult because it produces very little rainfall.

Question 7
A) Which statement about ethnic groups in Southwest Asia is accurate?
B. Arabs are the largest ethnic group in the region.

B) Which of the following ethnic groups is struggling to establish an independent country for its people?
A. Kurds

Question 8
A) What role do citizens living in Saudi Arabia have in their government?
C. Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy so citizens do not vote for their leaders.

Question 9
A) In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the government controls all parts of oil production which make up the majority of the country's economy. Based on this information, you can determine that Saudi Arabia's economy would BEST be described as:
D. a Mixed economy with large amounts of Command.

Question 10
A) Based on the information provided, you can determine that Israel operates as a(n):
D. Parliamentary Democracy.

Question 11
A) Which of these statements best describes a mixed economy?
B. In Iran and Saudi Arabia, oil companies are government owned and operated.

Question 12
A) Which of the following best describes the primary function of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
A. To regulate global oil prices and ensure stable supply

Question 13
A) Select the two reasons that describe why trade is essential in Saudi Arabia?
B. Because Saudi Arabia specialized in oil refinery but does not grow enough of its own food.
C. Because Saudi Arabia is centrally located in the region.

Question 15
A) Why does trade between countries require a process for exchanging different currencies?
A. Because most countries have their own forms of money.

Question 16
A) How MIGHT a war with a country that is a member of OPEC impact citizens living in the United States?
A. Gas prices may increase due to a rise in price of crude oil.

Question 18
A) What has Israel pivoted to in an effort to grow the economy?
C. Investment in high-tech entrepreneurship

Question 19
A) Which is a likely result of this increased investment?
C. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rises

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