1. What two countries were in conflict at the beginning of the Gulf War? Iraq & Kuwait

2. What was the main reason Iraq felt the need to attack Kuwait? Thought Kuwait was stealing oil on the border

3. What was so special about this war as far as the media was concerned? First time ever we watched the “play by play” of the war

4. What was it about our military that made it so advanced, in that it allowed a swift, clean victory? Military Technology (Stealth Fighters, Bombing)

5. Explain the dilemma in overthrowing Saddam Hussein at the end of the war Keep in power, or risk new regime that was more evil

6. Who was the main player on the Allied side of the war? United States

7. Explain the meaning of the word “spin” Distorting facts to match your agenda and ideas

8. Over half the world’s oil comes from where? Middle East

9. Who is the world’s largest supplier of oil? What percentage? Saudi Arabia – 25%

10. When was OPEC formed and why? After WW II. To control the oil market.

11. What does OPEC stand for? Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

12. Who were the original members of OPEC? Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, & Venezuela

13. Most members of OPEC are from what region? Middle East

14. Explain the oil crisis of 73’ OPEC placed an embargo on countries that supported Israel in Yom Kippur war

15. Which government type is known for one central authority? It controls all branches. Unitarian

16. Which government type is more like an organization, in the fact that you join together for common purposes; such as, common currency. Give an example Confederation European Union (EU)

17. Explain how a federation works Give example of a federation Has a uniting central authority with self governing states or regions United States

18. Which government type gives complete control to one person and has no citizen participation? Autocracy

19. Which government type has a few elite that rule? Oligarchy

20. Which government type gives power to the people with free elections? Democracy

21. What are the two types of democracies? Parliamentary & Presidential

22. Explain the main difference in parliamentary and presidential democracies Parliamentary – usually has a prime minister. Cabinet has executive power. Presidential – president has executive power

23. Explain Israel’s government type Parliamentary democracy – prime minister has power.

24. What government document is specific to Israel and what does it mean? Basic Law: Human Dignity & Liberty. Protects privacy and dignity of citizens

25. What basic freedoms does Israel’s document leave out? Speech, religion, protest

26. What government type runs Saudi Arabia? Monarchy - king

27. What type of law really drives Saudi Arabian government? Think religion! Sharia’ Law. Live by Islamic codes and morals.

28. Are women discriminated against in Saudi Arabia? Yes. Chaperones, no driving, etc.

29. Explain Saudi Arabia’s restrictions on speech and press Cannot criticize government and promote “un-islamic” values

30. What government type does Iran have? Theocratic Republic – Religious leader with power to the people

31. Iran has a president, but who is really in charge? Ayatollah – president seeks his council

32. Explain Needs & Wants Needs – Have to have them to survive Wants – items we desire, but don’t need

33. Anything that is used to produce goods and services is called what? Capital

34. What economy type typically is found in underdeveloped countries? Traditional

35. Explain a command economy Government controlled businesses that have prices and production set for them

36. What economy type is run by supply and demand? Market Economy

37. What economy type is most common and “mixes” command and market? -Give example Mixed Economy United States

38. What is a country’s GDP Gross Domestic Product -The value of all goods and services produced in a country in a single year

39. Explain Israel’s economy type Mixed Economy – Relies on technology & service industry. No natural resources. Imports grain & oil

40. What economy type does Saudi Arabia have? Mixed Economy – Government controls most of it however. Oil is main export and it funds public services.

41. Turkey has a mixed economy; but, the majority of it is what type? Command – because gov controls most of it. Farming, clothing, textiles, & the service industry make up most of Turkey’s economy

42. Why is economic growth difficult for some Middle Eastern countries? War, government control, reliance on one export (oil), and trade barriers

43. What are some trade barriers that the Middle East has? The lack of rivers. Physical features such as deserts and mountains also make trade difficult.

44. What is currency? A country’s form of money

45. What is the currency of Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan? Shekel, Riyal, & Dinar

46. What is an exchange rate? How much a currency is worth in another country’s currency

47. Why must countries have an exchange rate? In order to trade with one another