1. Middle East Geography Review To get credit: 1)Name the region/country 2)Answer the question about it

2. Name at least one way the US has directed resources to this country.

3. Why is this region important to Israel and Syria?

4. Along with Gaza and Jerusalem, this region is called the _______________ territories.

5. In how many wars with Arab neighbors did this country assert its independence?

6. Who was the dictator that was deposed and murdered in 2011 in this country?

7. What is the political party/terrorist group that came to power in this region through open elections?

8. Who was the “Young Turk” that set up this country as a secular, democratic state?

9. Following which war did Israel occupy this region?

10. What democratic wave started in this country?

11. What professional and religious group has recently come to power here?

12. Almost 2 million refugees from which place are prevented from returning home from the colored country.

13. Who is the dictator that is brutally oppressing rebel groups here? He is from what ethnic/religious minority?

14. In 1982, Israel invaded the southern part of this country to root out terrorists from this group.

15. The monarchy of this country has maintained its power through its alliance with this extreme Sunni sect.

16. The US occupation of this country tipped the power balance in favor of this religious group and the affiliated tribes.

17. 1.In 1979, this country became an Islamic republic under the leadership of what clerics? 2.This country fought an 8 year long war with what country in 1980?

18. In 1990, this country was invaded by Iraq. A US-led coalition removed Iraqi forces from this country, but choose to keep Saddam in power for what two reasons?

19. During its civil war, this country was divided among Christians, Jews, Sunni, and Shi’a groups. Which country supported the Shi’a dominated Hezbollah terrorist group?

20. What party came to power in this country in 1996 and was ousted by the US in 1991?