Gulf WarWhat two countries were in conflict at the beginning of the Gulf War?

Iraq & Kuwait

Gulf WarWhat was the main reason Iraq felt the need to attack Kuwait?

Thought Kuwait was stealing oil on the border

Gulf WarWhat was so special about this war as far as the media was concerned?

First time ever we watched the “play by play” of the war

Gulf WarWhat was it about our military that made it so advanced, in that it allowed a swift, clean victory?

Military Technology (Stealth Fighters, Bombing)

Gulf WarExplain the dilemma in overthrowing Saddam Hussein at the end of the war

Keep in power, or risk new regime that was more evil

Gulf WarWho was the main player on the Allied side of the war?

United States

Gulf WarExplain the meaning of the word “spin”

Distorting facts to match your agenda and ideas

Oil & OPECOver half the world’s oil comes from where?

Middle East

Oil & OPECWho is the world’s largest supplier of oil? What percentage?

Saudi Arabia – 25%

Oil & OPECWhen was OPEC formed and why?

After WW II. To control the oil market.

Oil & OPECWhat does OPEC stand for?

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

Oil & OPECWho were the original members of OPEC?

Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, & Venezuela

Oil & OPECMost members of OPEC are from what region?

Middle East

Oil & OPECExplain the oil crisis of 73’

OPEC placed an embargo on countries that supported Israel in Yom Kippur war

GovernmentWhich government type is known for one central authority? It controls all branches.

Unitarian

GovernmentWhich government type is more like an organization, in the fact that you join together for common purposes; such as, common currency.

Give an example

Confederation

European Union (EU)

GovernmentExplain how a federation works

Give example of a federation

Has a uniting central authority with self governing states or regions

United States

GovernmentWhich government type gives complete control to one person and has no citizen participation?

Autocracy

GovernmentWhich government type has a few elite that rule?

Oligarchy

GovernmentWhich government type gives power to the people with free elections?

Democracy

GovernmentWhat are the two types of democracies?

Parliamentary & Presidential

GovernmentExplain the main difference in parliamentary and presidential democracies

Parliamentary – usually has a prime minister. Cabinet has executive power.

Presidential – president has executive power

GovernmentExplain Israel’s government type

Parliamentary democracy – prime minister has power.

GovernmentWhat government document is specific to Israel and what does it mean?

Basic Law: Human Dignity & Liberty. Protects privacy and dignity of citizens

GovernmentWhat basic freedoms does Israel’s document leave out?

Speech, religion, protest

GovernmentWhat government type runs Saudi Arabia?

Monarchy - king

GovernmentWhat type of law really drives Saudi Arabian government? Think religion!

Sharia’ Law. Live by Islamic codes and morals.

GovernmentAre women discriminated against in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Chaperones, no driving, etc.

GovernmentExplain Saudi Arabia’s restrictions on speech and press

Cannot criticize government and promote “un-islamic” values

GovernmentWhat government type does Iran have?

Theocratic Republic – Religious leader with power to the people

GovernmentIran has a president, but who is really in charge?

Ayatollah – president seeks his council

EconomicsExplain Needs & Wants

Needs – Have to have them to survive

Wants – items we desire, but don’t need

EconomicsAnything that is used to produce goods and services is called what?

Capital

EconomicsWhat economy type typically is found in underdeveloped countries?

Traditional

EconomicsExplain a command economy

Government controlled businesses that have prices and production set for them

EconomicsWhat economy type is run by supply and demand?

Market Economy

EconomicsWhat economy type is most common and “mixes” command and market?-Give example

Mixed Economy

United States

EconomicsWhat is a country’s GDP

Gross Domestic Product

-The value of all goods and services produced in a country in a single year

EconomicsExplain Israel’s economy type

Mixed Economy – Relies on technology & service industry. No natural resources. Imports grain & oil

EconomicsWhat economy type does Saudi Arabia have?

Mixed Economy – Government controls most of it however. Oil is main export and it funds public services.

EconomicsTurkey has a mixed economy; but, the majority of it is what type?

Command – because gov controls most of it. Farming, clothing, textiles, & the service industry make up most of Turkey’s economy

EconomicsWhy is economic growth difficult for some Middle Eastern countries?

War, government control, reliance on one export (oil), and trade barriers

EconomicsWhat are some trade barriers that the Middle East has?

The lack of rivers. Physical features such as deserts and mountains also make trade difficult.

EconomicsWhat is currency?

A country’s form of money

EconomicsWhat is the currency of Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan?

Shekel, Riyal, & Dinar

EconomicsWhat is an exchange rate?

How much a currency is worth in another country’s currency

EconomicsWhy must countries have an exchange rate?

In order to trade with one another