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9. How has the creation and use of maps created conflict in the Middle East?
a. It has never created conflictthe Middle East is a relatively peaceful
region.
b. Map lines were drawn by America after the Gulf War, taking resources from
one country to another.
c. Map lines were drawn by Europe after WWI, carving the region into new
nations.
d. New maps were created after the Mohammeds conquest of Arabia in the
th
7 century A.D.
10. Countries struggle to maintain borders and national culture because:
a. They fear for their security.
b. They contain people groups who fear losing protection or rights
c. They are made up of people who are proud of their history and heritage.
d. All of the above.
11. Why might both Israelis and Palestinians want Jerusalem as their capital?
a. They like the climate and landscape.
b. Their respective religions both contain holy sites within the city.
c. They have mutual good feelings and want to exist in closer proximity.
d. They are both Islamic.
12. How has climate affected the regions resources and development?
a. It has caused people to live around water sources.
b. It has caused people in the region to emphasize extracting mineral
resources.
c. It has caused people to emphasize terracing and aquaculture.
d. A and B only.
e. None of the above.
13. Why do most people in Middle Eastern nations practice Islam today?
a. Their governments have been overrun with jihadis.
b. They have been ruled by Islamic governments for over 1400 years.
c. The Prophet Mohammed founded Islam in the region.
d. Terror networks like ISIS and Al Qaeda have been successful in converting
people.
e. B and C only.
14. What would the borders of Middle East look like if humans only took physical
geography into account when drawing countries borders? Why?
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