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WG Ch. 18 The Arabian Peninsula

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  • Peter the Great of Russia was known for:
    Westernizing Russia
    Rejecting Western influence
    Weakening central authority
    Supporting the Orthodox Church's power
  • What is the typical annual rainfall in most parts of the Arabian Peninsula?
    Less than 4 inches
    More than 12 inches
    Between 4-8 inches
    Between 8-10 inches
  • Summer temperatures in the Arabian Peninsula can reach up to:
    120 F
    100 F
    90 F
    140 F
  • Which of these countries is NOT part of the Arabian Peninsula?
    Yemen
    Saudi Arabia
    Iran
    Oman
  • The Arabian Peninsula is bordered by all of the following EXCEPT:
    Mediterranean Sea
    Arabian Sea
    Persian Gulf
    Red Sea
  • Which of these is NOT one of the major water features of the region?
    Arabian Sea
    Mediterranean Sea
    Red Sea
    Persian Gulf
  • The main economic resource of the region is _.
    oil
    fishing
    hot
    Rub' al Khali
  • _ is a traditional nomadic culture of the Arabian Peninsula.
    Rub' al Khali
    Ethiopians
    Afrikaans
    Bedouin
  • What significant event occurred in England in 1649?
    The execution of Charles I
    The creation of the Bill of Rights
    The Glorious Revolution
    The restoration of the monarchy
  • What is the primary method of obtaining freshwater in many coastal cities?
    River diversion
    Wells
    Rainwater harvesting
    Desalination
  • Modern cities in the Arabian Peninsula get most of their freshwater from:
    Desalination plants
    Lakes
    Rivers
    Rainfall
  • During the English Civil War, the Parliamentarians were also known as:
    Stuarts
    Roundheads
    Cavaliers
    Royalists
  • Which country has the largest population in the Peninsula?
    UAE
    Saudi Arabia
    Oman
    Qatar
  • What are wadis?
    Fertile plains
    Mountain ranges
    Dry riverbeds
    Coastal cities
  • Which body of water borders the Arabian Peninsula to the east?
    Persian Gulf
    Red Sea
    Mediterranean Sea
    Arabian Sea
  • Which of the following best describes the primary climate characteristic of the Arabian Peninsula?
    Temperate and wet
    Hot and arid
    Cold and dry
    Tropical and humid
  • The traditional nomadic people of the Arabian Peninsula are known as:
    Bedouins
    Arabs
    Persians
    Berbers
  • What type of population distribution characterizes the Arabian Peninsula? C.
    Evenly distributed
    Mostly urban
    Primarily suburban
    Mostly rural
  • Which country has the largest population in the Peninsula?
    Oman
    Qatar
    Bahrain
    Saudi Arabia
  • Which industry is the region trying to develop to diversify its economy?
    Agriculture
    Mining
    Tourism
    Manufacturing
  • What is the approximate area of the Arabian Peninsula?
    750,000 square miles
    2 million square miles
    1.1 million square miles
    500,000 square miles
  • Which environmental challenge is NOT currently facing the Arabian Peninsula?
    Air pollution
    Water scarcity
    Desertification
    Excessive rainfall
  • Which modern industry is growing rapidly besides oil?
    Fishing
    Agriculture
    Mining
    Tourism
  • What characterized the Age of Reason?
    Rejection of scientific inquiry
    Strengthening of Church authority
    Rise of rationalism
    Emphasis on emotion over logic
  • Which religion originated in the Arabian Peninsula?
    Christianity
    Buddhism
    Islam
    Hinduism
  • What was a major social impact of the religious wars in Europe?
    Migration of religious refugees
    Economic prosperity
    Increased trade
    Population growth
  • Which environmental challenge is NOT currently facing the Arabian Peninsula?
    Desertification
    Air pollution
    Deforestation
    Water scarcity
  • What are wadis?
    Mountain ranges
    Coastal cities
    Dry riverbeds
    Fertile plains
  • The Empty Quarter (Rub' al Khali) is:
    A shopping district in Dubai
    A mountain range
    The largest desert in the Arabian Peninsula
    A coastal region
  • The Arabian Peninsula is located in _ Asia.
    Southern
    Northwestern
    Eastern
    Southwestern
  • Which of these was NOT a characteristic of absolutism in Europe?
    Professional bureaucracy
    Standing armies
    Centralized power
    Democratic institutions
  • Which modern development is NOT mentioned as occurring in the region?
    Healthcare improvements
    Educational advancement
    Infrastructure growth
    Space exploration
  • The Bill of Rights (1689) in England:
    Limited the power of Parliament
    Eliminated the monarchy
    Established absolute monarchy
    Limited royal power
  • What economic system did absolute monarchs typically favor?
    Free trade
    Feudalism
    Capitalism
    Mercantilism
  • Which philosophical concept is associated with René Descartes?
    Scientific method
    Empiricism
    "I think, therefore I am"
    Divine right of kings D
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