Select the correct phrase to complete the statement.
The division between Sunni and Shia Muslims originated after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE and arose from a disagreement over
responses
whether muhammad was a god
whether Muhammad was a prophet
who should succeed muhammad as leader
who was he next prophet after muhammed
who should succeed Muhammad as leader
What is one historical cause for the conflict between Palestinian Arabs and the Israeli government?
A.
Both claim that God granted the same land to their people.
B.
Both claim that they were granted the same land in the Balfour Declaration.
C.
Both claim that they are descended from the Roman rulers of the land.
D.
Both claim that the League of Nations gave them the same land.
A. Both claim that God granted the same land to their people.
Select the correct word to complete the statement.
Since the 1980s, Turkey has been moving from a government-directed economy toward more private ownership. Turkey is moving toward a
economic system.
responses
mixed
command
socialist
traditional
mixed
Look at the table. Then answer the question that follows.
Literacy Rates in Southwest Asia
Country Male Female Total
Turkey 98.6% 92.6% 95.6%
Israel 98.7% 96.8% 97.8%
Iraq 85.7% 73.7% 79.7%
Based solely on the information in the table, what conclusion can be drawn?
A.
Iraq most likely has a higher standard of living than Israel.
B.
Turkey most likely has a higher standard of living than Iraq.
C.
Iraq most likely invests more heavily in human capital than Turkey.
D.
Turkey most likely invests more heavily in human capital than Israel.
D. Turkey most likely invests more heavily in human capital than Israel.
Country A has a climate well-suited for agriculture, but few energy resources. Country B is arid but has plentiful access to oil. Which situation will benefit both countries the most?
A.
Country A produces agricultural goods, Country B produces oil, and the countries engage in trade.
B.
Country A produces agricultural goods, Country B produces oil, and the countries do not engage in trade.
C.
Both countries produce agricultural goods and oil, and the countries do not engage in trade.
D.
Both countries produce agricultural goods and oil, and the countries engage in trade.
A. Country A produces agricultural goods, Country B produces oil, and the countries engage in trade.
n Saudi Arabia, the king holds the power to make all decisions on governing. Saudi Arabia is
A.
a theocracy.
B.
an oligarchy.
C.
an autocracy.
D.
a democracy.