Final Review Wed. and Thurs. Dec. 14 and 15

Dec. 1 Many of the largest cities in SW Asia are located on or near? Which group is dependent on ancestors? religious or ethnic The belief that all Jews should be able to return to a homeland in Palestine was known as ________________. What are three major water problems in the Middle East?

Dec. 2 What term describes a government based on religion? An embargo, tariff, and quota are examples of what type of barrier? What is an entrepreneur? The terrorist acts that happened in New York City, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon were known as what?

Thursday, Dec. 1 Today is a quiet day. You can work without talking. Complete “reading guide” using the blue book. Complete your map if you have not done so. Complete study guide. Read your library book.

Tuesday, Dec. 6 What are the two most valuable resources in Southwest Asia? Many Persian Gulf countries have what valuable resource? Judaism, Christianity, Islam have what in common? Why are the Tigris and Euphrates a source of conflict in the Middle East?

Wednesday, Dec. 7 What historical event caused many of the conflicts that are from where the boundaries of countries were formed? Israel’s prime minister is elected by the ________________. Saudi Arabia’s chief executive is decided through __________. In a parliamentary system, the chief executive is chosen by the ________________. The main reason for disagreement between Sunni and Shia Muslims is ________.

Thursday, Dec. 8 What country did the United States invade to look for Osama bin Laden? What affects the standard of living in a country? How does trade improve the economy of trading partners? Why is the Suez Canal so important to international shipping? Be able to identify locations of: Iraq, Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Suez Canal, Strait of Hormuz, Gaza Strip, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Euphrates River, Tigris River

Friday, Dec. 9 How has oil leaks and dumping of oil waste affected the environment of Southwest Asia? Why have the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers been a source of conflict for many years? Many Persian Gulf countries have major _________________. Prejudice against Jews is called ___________________. What is the primary function of OPEC?

Monday, Dec. 12 If the government has significant involvement in the economy/industries, then the economic system would be MOSTLY _________________? Why did the U.S. enter the Persian Gulf Conflict of 1990-1991? The conflict between Israel and the Middle East centers around what two things? If a country invests several billion dollars in education and training how would their GDP likely be affected? Which group claimed responsibility for the Sep. 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S.?

Tuesday, Dec. 13 Be able to identify the following locations of South and East Asia. Mekong River, Indus River, Huang He (Yellow) River, Ganges River, Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River, Himalayan Mountains, Korean Peninsula, Gobi Desert, Taklimakan Desert, South China Sea, China, Japan, South Korea, India, North Korea Longest river in China? Why is Huang He (Yellow River) sometimes called “China’s Sorrow”?