Unit 3 – Middle East Government & Economics Review Game

Why is it important for nations to have a system to convert from one currency to another? Converting to different currencies makes it possible to buy & sell goods between nations with different types of money.

Why do most countries in the Middle East & the world operate somewhere in between a market economy & a command economy? Most countries have found they need a mix of free market & govt. control to be successful & to protect consumers.

The economy of Saudi Arabia is based mainly on what two resources? Oil & Natural Gas

What happens to the price of oil when OPEC countries decide to reduce production of oil? Oil prices rise.

The murder of millions of European Jews during WWII. What was the Holocaust? The murder of millions of European Jews during WWII.

A person who takes risks by starting a new business is called an _____. Entrepreneur

Natural trade barriers The Zagros Mountains, the Rub al-Kahli Desert, & the lack of rivers in the Middle East are all examples of what? Natural trade barriers

What is the purpose of OPEC? They decide how much oil will be exported at any given time and control the price of oil to help themselves.

What form of government does Saudi Arabia have? Absolute Monarchy

In 1973, countries in the Middle East stopped exporting oil to the U.S. in protest against US support of Israel. Such a strategy is an example of an ____. embargo

What is the most powerful elected official in Iran? President

GDP (Gross Domestic Product) The total amount of goods and services produced in a country in one year is known as the _____. GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

Which of these countries in the Middle East has a Democracy Which of these countries in the Middle East has a Democracy? Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Israel, or Iran Israel

Why did the US bomb & invade Afghanistan in 2001? They believed the government was offering safety to Al-Qaeda, the organization that attacked the US on 9/11/01.

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries What is OPEC? An organization that monitors oil supply/demand in order to control the price of oil. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

Israel What is the name of this country?

Who was the “father” of Judaism? Abraham

Tigris River What is the name of this river?

Iraq What is the name of this country?

Iran What is the name of this country?

In a Unitary form of government how is power distributed? The Central Govt. has most of the power, & the local govt. has just a little power.

What world organization created the new state of Israel in 1948, as a homeland for the Jews? The United Nations

Which Middle East country is a Theocratic Republic? Iran

Afghanistan What is the name of this country?

What was the international movement that called for the establishment of a Jewish national or religious community in the land of Palestine?? Zionism

The Hebrew Bible states that Abraham was born in Ur and was promised the Land of Canaan, modern day Israel. Abraham, according to the Hebrew religion is what? “Father of Judaism”

What narrow strait connects the Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf & is vital to trading oil throughout the world? The Strait of Hormuz

Five Pillars of Faith of Islam? What are the Five Pillars of Faith of Islam? Belief in 1 god, Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger Pray 5 times a day facing Mecca Donate to Charity Fast during the holy month of Ramadan Take a hajj to Mecca at least once

Muhammad was forced to leave Mecca for Medina in 622 AD/CE Muhammad was forced to leave Mecca for Medina in 622 AD/CE. In what present day country is Mecca found? Saudi Arabia

Why have the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers been a source of conflict for many years? They make up most of the water supply for Iraq, Turkey, & parts of Syria.

What modern day country is the home to those who call themselves Persians? Iran

Saudi Arabia What is the name of this country?

In general, countries with high literacy rates have.... Strong economies

What is the most dominant ethnic group in the Middle East? Arabs

Turkey has a mixed economy, which is mostly: Command

In 1990-91, the US sent troops to the Middle East to free which country? Kuwait

Why is Iran referred to as a theocratic republic? It has both an elected parliament & a powerful religious leader which control the government.

The Mediterranean Sea What is the name of this body of water?

If a country does NOT invest in its human capital, how can it affect the country’s gross domestic product? GDP may go down because poorly trained workers will not be able to do their jobs well.

If a country is really good at developing a product, what economic term are they demonstrating? Specialization

A country who has a government run by a religion is referred to as a _____. Theocracy

What are the Arabs and Israelis arguing over? L A N D

If someone wants to start their own business and take a risk, they are referred to as what? An Entrepreneur

What started the Persian Gulf War? Iraq invaded Kuwait

What to produce? How to produce? For whom to produce? Countries and businesses need to ask themselves what 3 important economic questions? What to produce? How to produce? For whom to produce?

Where do most people in the Middle East tend to live? Near Water

Israel’s economy tends to lean more towards what type of economic system? Market

Mixed...with mostly Command What kind of economic system does Saudi Arabia have? Mixed...with mostly Command

What country in the Middle East has the most progressive & successful economy? Israel