How would the economies of Saudi Arabia and Iraq be affected if people in other countries stopped using as much oil as they do today? (1 point)
Their economies would not be seriously affected because they are very diverse.
Their economies would suffer as other countries bought less of the oil that Saudi Arabia and Iraq produce.
Their economies would improve as the price of oil rose and jobs in the oil industry were created.
• Their economies would suffer as the price of oil went up and their profits went down.
Their economies would suffer as other countries bought less of the oil that Saudi Arabia and Iraq produce.
Drag each country to the type of government it has today. (4 points)
Democracy
Monarchy
:: Qatar
:: Lebanon
:: Saudi Arabia
:: Cyprus
Qatar: Monarchy
Lebanon: Democracy
Saudi Arabia: Monarchy
Cyprus: Democracy
Saudi Arabia has what form of government? (1 point)
• presidential democracy
• parliamentary democracy
• theocracy
• absolute monarchy
Saudi Arabia has an absolute monarchy.
What led to Syria being considered a failed state? (1 point)
• Large parts of the country came under the control of rebel groups and terrorists.
• King Abdullah chose 30 women to serve in the Consultative Council.
• An invasion led by U.S. forces forced Saddam Hussein out of power.
• A low GDP and the resulting poverty caused conflicts between its citizens.
Large parts of the country came under the control of rebel groups and terrorists.
Which is one ongoing obstacle to peace between Israel and Palestinian Arabs?
(1 point)
• The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) continues to deny Israel's right to exist.
• Egypt has refused to negotiate with Israel.
• Palestinians want to take back land that once belonged to their families.
• Israel will not give up its settlements on the Sinai Peninsula