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.
B. Turkey most likely has a higher standard of living than Iraq.
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.
D. Both countries produce agricultural goods and oil, and the countries engage in trade.
In 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.
C. an autocracy.
Based on the table, what conclusion can reasonably be drawn about oil production and the economies of Southwest Asian nations?
• A. Nations that produce oil often have very weak economies.
• B. Increased oil production often leads to economic growth.
• C. Oil's economic benefits are distributed equally throughout Southwest Asia.
• D. Oil production has little effect on the economies of Southwest Asian nations.
B. Increased oil production often leads to economic growth.
The Quran is a sacred text of which religion?
• A. Islam
• B. Judaism
• C. Buddhism
• D. Christianity
A. Islam
In what way are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam similar?
• A. The Bible is considered the holiest book in each religion.
• B. The Koran is considered the holiest book in each religion.
• C. They all teach that Abraham was one of God's prophets.
• D. They all teach that Muhammad was one of God's prophets.