Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Yemen, Turkey

14. Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding immigration in Turkey? A. High influx and outflux of people due to its location and proximity between Europe, Asia & MENA nations B. Poor economic growth over the last 10 years has caused many Turks to flee to European nations C. Turkish government policy in this area is largely influenced by EU membership criteria and policy guidelines D. Turkey has become refuge for many foreigners of MENA nations

. Poor economic growth over the last 10 years has caused many Turks to flee to European nations

4.What is the level of unemployment in Jordan? a) 7% b) 12% c) 3% d) 19%

12%

2.What percentage of the population in Jordan is below the poverty line? a) 2 b) 5 c) 14 d) 7

14

4.What percent GDP growth does Turkey have? A.1% B.19% C.12% D.4%

4%

7) How much of Saudi Arabia's GDP does the private sector generate? 1. 60% 2. 90% 3. 40% 4. 10%

40%

1.What percent of Turkish GDP is service? A.25% B.33% C.60% D.9%

60%

Around what percentage of the UAE population are not actually citizens? 1. 30% 2. 45% 3. 70% 4. 80%

80%

3. How was Kuwait liberated from their occupation? a) They were given autonomy by the occupying country b) A NATO intervention c) A US-led UN intervention d) They are still occupied to this day.

A US-led UN intervention

4) What is NOT an issue presented by the recent refugee influx into Jordan? a) Strain on resources, such as water b) A demographic change in Jordan, resulting in growing political tension c) Diseases spreading throughout the country d) A decrease in its international financial aid

A decrease in its international financial aid

20. What kind of currency exchange-rate regime does the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey institute? A. Free Floating B. Managed Floating C. Fixed

A. Free Floating

1. The revenues from the oil are not shared between emirates, rather the revenues are kept within the emirate where the oil is extracted. Which emirate holds the most oil reserves? a) Dubai b) Sharjah c) Abu Dhabi d) Ajman

Abu Dhabi

4. ___ is the political capital of UAE, while ____ is the financial capital. a) Dubai; Abu Dhabi b) Abu Dhabi; Jebel Ali c) Abu Dhabi; Dubai d) Dubai; Masdar City

Abu Dhabi; Dubai

how does Atturk reforms still affect turkey till this day. A. Womens righrs B.Seculirization C.Turkic Language D.All the above

All the above

what Language did Attaturk Take out of the turkish Language A.Latin B.Arabic C.Greek D.Persian

Arabic

10. Which of the following is FALSE: a. Turkey's economy is ranked as one of the top 20 economies. b. Turkey has succeeded decreasing its budget deficit since 2011. c. Because of Turkey's special economic relationship with EU members, Turkish citizens may enter the Euro Zone without working visas. d. Turkish citizens in the eastern part of the country greatly differ in religious and ethnic character from Turkish citizens in the western part.

Because of Turkey's special economic relationship with EU members, Turkish citizens may enter the Euro Zone without working visas.

1. Kuwait was under a protectorate from 1938-1961 by: a) Britian b) France c) Belgium d) Spain

Britian

13) What is the purpose of Saudi Arabia's Division of Public Health ad Workforce Development? 1. Enables the use of home medical treatments in Saudi Arabia. 2. Build and strengthen bonds between the US and Saudi Arabia regarding medical concerns. 3. Prevent infectious diseases within Saudi Arabia's animal population. 4. Allows Expats to have a larger say in medical concerns.

Build and strengthen bonds between the US and Saudi Arabia regarding medical concerns.

3) The United States provides Jordan with financial assistance mainly in the forms of: a) Cash transfers, military funding, and food b) Cash transfers, infrastructure funding, and food c) Medical aid, military funding, and food d) Cash transfers, medical aid, and food

Cash transfers, military funding, and food

3. Kuwait's legal system is based on all of the following except which one? a) English common law b) French civil law c) Islamic Religious law d) Confusion Law of One

Confusion Law of One

4) What is being done to combat inflation in Yemen? A) Surpression of uprisings B) Transition of governement from the previous regime C) Agencies developed to combat government corruption D) Deposits by other countries into Yemen's central bank to raise the value of currency

Deposits by other countries into Yemen's central bank to raise the value of currency

1.What is the main cause of inflation in Turkey in 2013? A. Dutch Disease B. Depreciation of the currency C. High Foreign Direct Investment D. High Unemployment

Depreciation of the currency

3) Why did Yemen experience a 7.7% GDP growth rate towards the end of 2010? A) Diversifacation from depleting oil resources to natural gas extraction and infastructure developlement B) Crackdown on corruption C) Discovery of new oil reserves D) 3.3 Billion in U.S aid from Saudi Arabia

Diversifacation from depleting oil resources to natural gas extraction and infastructure developlement

14) In Saudi Arabia, Visas were suspended for Muslim pilgrims because of the breakout of what virus? 1. Enterovirus 2. Hepatitus A virus 3. Ebola virus 4. Norovirus

Ebola virus

4. Oil and petroleum based products are two of Yemen's top exports, one other being ____ . a) Fish b) Wheat c) Corn d) Mangoes

Fish

4. Choose the correct statement from the below. a) Women have equal rights as men in Jordan. b) Human trafficking is not a big problem for Jordan. c) Some women were given the right to vote in 1942. d) Gender Quotas are common during projects.

Gender Quotas are common during projects.

2.What is Turkeys greatest trading partner? 1. Germany 2. Tanzania 3. Nigeria 4. Morocco

Germany

1. What was Jordan's original name? a) Palestine b) Jordan c) Greater Palestine d) Greater Jordan

Greater Palestine

2. In response to Yemen's health concerns, the ________ program was initiated within the country. a) Heath Initiative b) Health Systems 20/20 c) Health Nationalization d) Health 2.0

Health Systems 20/20

12) What is Saudi Arabia's Constitution? 1. Holy Qur'an 2. The Sunnah 3. Holy Qur'an & The Sunnah 4. The Bill of Rights 5. Holy Qur'an & Shari'ah

Holy Qur'an & The Sunnah

4. Turkey's high growth has attracted a lot of ? A. Foreign Labor from South Asia B. Problems for the ruling coalition C. Bad Labor Policies for Women D. Hot Money

Hot Money

3. From the list below, please select the item that the UAE government does not provide or collect. a. Income tax. There are no income taxes in UAE b. The government does not collect trash c. There is no organized government in UAE d. UAE does not allow foreign workers or business to enter the country

Income tax. There are no income taxes in UAE

17. All of the following are are major Turkish educational policy goals EXCEPT: A. Promote the importance of vocational education B. Terminate gender and regional (Urban & Rural) disparities C. Mandate bilingual educational policies at all levels D. Increase the role of Islam in educational institutions

Increase the role of Islam in educational institutions

2. What country invaded Kuwait on August 2nd, 1990? a) Saudi Arabia b) Iran c) Iraq d) Syria

Iraq

10) What type of Government does Saudi Arabia currently have. 1. Socialism 2. Islamic Democracy 3. Islamic Monarachy 4. Monarachy

Islamic Monarachy

4. Turkey is and has been of strategic political and economic importance for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: a. It is the geopolitical crossroads between Europe and Asia. b. Its immigrant labor force helped rebuild Germany's post-WWII economy c. It is a Shia Muslim-majority democracy. d. It provides significant military power to enforce multilateral security efforts.

It is a Shia Muslim-majority democracy.

2. Energy plays a huge role in the economy of UAE. Masdar City is important because: a) It is the capital for oil production in UAE, where the majority of oil production research is conducted. b) It is the world's first carbon footprint free city and shows UAE's development in green technology c) It is the headquarters of OPEC--the intergovernmental organization responsible for coordinating the price of oil in several oil producing countries. d) Is the largest port, where 90% of the country's oil is exported from.

It is the world's first carbon footprint free city and shows UAE's development in green technology

Why did Britain make the decision to leave the UAE region? 1. The fighting was too intense 2. The oil revenue was not high enough 3. It was too expensive to stay there 4. Political pressure from inside the countries

It was too expensive to stay there

12. Prime Minister Recep Erdogan is the chairman of what ruling party? A. Republican People's Party (CHP) B. Equality and Democracy Party (EDP) C. Democratic Left Party (DSP) D. Justice and Development Party (AKP)

Justice and Development Party (AKP)

4) Who was responsible for naming the country the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? 1. Muhammad bin Saud 2. King Abdul-Aziz Al-Saud 3. Muhammad Abd Al-Wahhab 4. Prophet Muhammad

King Abdul-Aziz Al-Saud

Q2: The private sector in the UAE is: 1- Very restricted 2- Liberal and encouraged by the government. 3- Mostly monopolies 4- Doesn't exist

Liberal and encouraged by the government.

2. Shezanne Cassim was an American citizen who was living in Dubai. He was arrested for making or doing what? a. Public Intoxication b. Coming into the country without permission c. Killing a Dubai citizen d. Making an internet parody video with some friends

Making an internet parody video with some friends

8) Saudi Arabia has an economic freedom score of 62.2, making it 1. Free 2. Repressed 3. Moderately free 4. Moderately unfree

Moderately free

1. Kuwait's government structure is which of the following? a) Monarchy b) Constitutional Emirate c) Totalitarian Dictatorship d) Democracy

Monarchy

2. What best describes the majority demographic of Jordan? a) Sunni Armenian b) Arab Jew c) Muslim Arab d) Circassian Christian

Muslim Arab

In Turkey, What was some of Kemal Atturk reforms A.Nationalization B.Implementing Islam in the government C.Opening up turkey to trade with the world D.Resurging the ottoman empire

Nationalization

Q1: The UAE tax structure is the following: 1- No income and corporate tax at the federal level only 2- High tax rate locally and federally 3- Income and corporate tax on the federal level but not on the local. 4- Taxes are only paid by the foreign workers.

No income and corporate tax at the federal level only

1) Jordan is NOT a member of which international organization? a) The United Nations b) OPEC c) Non-NATO Ally d) Arab League

OPEC

16) How does the government fund Saudi Arabian private healthcare? 1. There is no private sector healthcare. 2. Offers long-term loans with no interest. 3. Uses funds from off shore investments. 4. Private healthcare is fully funded by the King's personal wealth.

Offers long-term loans with no interest.

4. Which of the following is not a reason Kuwait's government is susceptible to corruption? a) Organized crime groups have made their way into important political offices b) The Emir appoints all of the Prime Ministers and approves all Cabinet members c) Political parties are not permitted. d) The Emir has the power to dissolve the National Assembly at any time.

Organized crime groups have made their way into important political offices

5) Saudi Arabia's top export is 1. Plastics 2. Metal 3. Petroleum products 4. Electrical appliances

Petroleum products

1. Which of these listed below are a natural resource in Jordan? a) Phosphates b) Oil c) Gold d) Coal

Phosphates

6. Pan-Turkism refers to which of the Six Points? a. Populism b. Ottomanism c. Nationalism d. Kemalism

Populism

3) Which of the following is NOT true concerning Islam and Saudi Arabia? 1. Sunni Islam is the state religion in Saudi Arabia 2. The Qur'an is the Saudi Arabian Constitution 3. Practicing other religions is openly accepted 4. The religion influences all aspects of life

Practicing other religions is openly accepted

2) What discourages investment in Yemen? A) Reliance on Aid B) Reliance on Oil C) Rampant corruption on all levels of government D) Increasing national debt

Rampant corruption on all levels of government

15. What type of government structure does Turkey have? A. Republican Parliamentary Democracy B. Socialist Republic C. Federal Constitutional Monarchy D. Federal Republic

Republican Parliamentary Democracy

2) Jordan hosts large numbers of refugees from the following countries EXCEPT: a) Syria b) Palestine c) Iraq d) Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Turkey, How would you best descibe Attaturks views on religion in government A.Devout B.Theocratic C.Securalist D.None of the above

Securalist

1. The failed states index ranks countries in a particular index. The United Arab Emirates is ranked 142 in this index. Please select which category UAE should be placed in. a. Stable b. Alert c. Average d. Poor

Stable

11. Of the Six Arrows, which ideological point guided the economic development of the modern Republic of Turkey for the greater part of the 20th century? A. Kemalism B. Statism C. Capitalism D. Populism

Statism

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Turkey's civil laws and political environment? a. Strong civic participation, active political parties, civil code based on Sharia Law. b. Strong civic participation, active political parties, civil code based on Swiss civil code. c. Erdogan's AKP party has worked diligently to root out corruption in regional government and the military. d. The Turkish government is a member of NATO and the EEC.

Strong civic participation, active political parties, civil code based on Swiss civil code.

16. Turkey's national legal system is based on which legal system? A. Napoleonic Code B. German Civil Law C. English Common Law D. Swiss Civil Law

Swiss Civil Law

1) What factor contributed to the falling of Yemenis GDP growth rate from 3.3% to -10.5 in 2011? A) The Arab uprisings or "The Arab Spring Movement" B) Diversification C) Corruption D) Deportation of Yemeni workers in Saudi Arabia

The Arab uprisings or "The Arab Spring Movement"

Where was oil first discovered in the UAE? 1. The Bab field 2. Off the coast of Abu Dhabi 3. In Dubai 4. Sharjah

The Bab field

3. Fluctuations in Turkey's Unemployment over the past 7 years is best explained by? A. The Global Economic Crisis B. Bad labor policies for Women C. Low Foreign Direct Investment D. Lost of employment due to Dutch Disease

The Global Economic Crisis

3. The economy of UAE is reliant on real estate and was came to a standstill because of: a) The Great Recession of 2009 b) A fiscal deficit and too much spending on projects such as the world's largest tower, the Burj Khalifa c) The Arab Spring, which halted FDI flows d) A regime change, which directed investment towards other projects, such as the airline industry

The Great Recession of 2009

2. In Kuwait, the chief of state, the Emir, is appointed by which of the following processes? a) Parliamentary vote b) Elected by popular vote of general population c) The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers selects the Emir d) The Royal Family appoints the Emir

The Royal Family appoints the Emir

3. Regarding Turkey's currency and fiscal policy, all of the following are true EXCEPT: a. The Lira has appreciated over 10% since January b. The Lira fluctuates due to Turkish government inefficiency and emerging market status. c. According to some specialists, Turkey relies too much on HOT MONEY, or, capital flows from one country to another. d. The corruption investigation has resulted in a rapid appreciation of the Lira.

The corruption investigation has resulted in a rapid appreciation of the Lira.

2. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding The United Arab Emirates education system? a. Literacy rates are high when compared to other countries in the region. b. Math and engineering programs have grown in response to creating an education system to match job demand. c. The UAE strives to have a modern institution while holding true to their traditions and customs. d. The education system in UAE is not modernized, and is considered very weak compared to other countries.

The education system in UAE is not modernized, and is considered very weak compared to other countries.

1. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Turkey's economic situation? a. Turkey's economy suffered during the 2010-2011 financial crisis. b. The majority of Turkish exports are sent to the United States. c. The service industy accounts for over half of Turkey's GDP d. Turkey relies on revenue from oil exports.

The service industy accounts for over half of Turkey's GDP

1. All of the following statements are TRUE regarding The United Arab Emirates employment sector EXCEPT: 1. Expats make up the majority of the population 2. The UAE's Prime Minister is trying to have more of the local population in the workforce 3. c. There are no preferences for local citizens in any industry. 4. Workers rights for expats are a current issue in UAE.

There are no preferences for local citizens in any industry.

3. Which of these types of law do NOT pertain to the Yemeni legal system? a) Islamic Law b) Napoleonic Law c) English Common Law d) Traditional Law

Traditional Law

13. True or False: Prime Minister Erdogan's ruling party did very well in recent local elections? A. True B. False

True

18. True or false: Turkey's population proportion below the age of 15 is one of the highest among OECD countries? A. True B. False

True

9. All of the following reasons can explain Turkey's prolonged EU assimilation process EXCEPT: a. Turkey's Islamic character b. Relations with Cyprus c. Turkey's staggering economy d. EU ambivalence

Turkey's staggering economy

19. Which of following is FALSE about German-Turkish relations? A. Turks are one of the largest ethnic minorities in German, and Germans are one of the largest minorities in Turkey B. Turkish immigration into Germany has been a small political issue in Germany C. Germany is Turkey's largest export partner D. 43.2% of Turkish expatriates live in Germany

Turkish immigration into Germany has been a small political issue in Germany

4. What makes the business climate so unique in United Arab Emerites? a. No business climate in UAE b. Only oil industry is in UAE c. UAE has set up free trade zones which attract and retain business d. The corporate tax rate is extremely high in UAE

UAE has set up free trade zones which attract and retain business

Q3: Regarding foreign aid in UAE which one is correct: 1- UAE is a generous foreign aid donor 2- UAE receives foreign Aid mostly from the United States. 3- UAE cannot afford giving foreign aid since they always run budget deficit. 4- They only give to foreign aid to Arabic countries

UAE is a generous foreign aid donor

15) Which of the following diseases is NOT a common concern in Saudi Arabia? 1. Tuberculosis 2. Malaria 3. Dengue Fever 4. Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis

6) The Saudi Arabian government plans to diversify the economy through 1. Expanding the public sector 2. Upgrading infrastructure to create jobs 3. Increase government spending 4. Raising taxes

Upgrading infrastructure to create jobs

2) Which of the following are women NOT prohibited from doing in Saudi Arabia? 1. Voting 2. Driving 3. Wearing clothes that show skin 4. Drinking alcoholic beverages

Voting

3. Jordan is part of which trade association/organization? a) JCA b) MMA c) WCA d) WTO

WTO

1. Which of these events/issues are NOT occurring within Yemen? a) A secessionist movement. b) A human trafficking network. c) War with Saudi Arabia. d) US drone strikes.

War with Saudi Arabia.

2. Why has the Turkish Lira fluctuated greatly? A. Dutch Disease B. Weak Healthcare C. Weak Government Stability D. Foreign Intervention

Weak Government Stability

3. Which of the following is TRUE regarding women in the UAE? a. Women do not benefit well from education and health services in the UAE. b. Social expectations between men and women are the exact same. c. Women's participation rate in education is increasingly growing, and has now passed men in secondary education. d. There are more women than men in the UAE.

Women's participation rate in education is increasingly growing, and has now passed men in secondary education.

4. In The United Arab Emirates, all of the following are TRUE except: a. Expats make up a large population of the high-skilled and low-skilled workforce in the UAE. b. Preferences for local citizens occur in the banking industry. c. Workers rights issues are being fixed with policies that are actually being implemented. d. Women in the UAE receive great health and education, and the country is considered to be in the middle-high range of women equality rights when compared to other countries in the region.

Workers rights issues are being fixed with policies that are actually being implemented.

5. The Turkish Armed Forces' role in the development of the modern republic can be characterized as: a. nonexistent b. a hindrance c. corrupt d. beneficial

beneficial

4. What sort of government presides over Kuwait? a) constitutional monarchy b) authoritarian dictatorship c) military state d) constitutional democracy

constitutional monarchy

7. Ataturk's reform policies can be characterized as: a. heavilty influenced by the Ottoman millet system b. engines of modernity strictly enforced c. founded upon Islamic ideals d. catering to Turkey's heterogeneous population

engines of modernity strictly enforced

8. The basic principles of Kemalism stem from: a. late Ottoman Tanzimat reforms b. hadith c. early 20th century Western political ideology d. sharia

late Ottoman Tanzimat reforms

Q4: it is hard to distinguish public from private sectors in UAE because: 1- There are very few private sector companies 2- Private sector companies are small and insignificant 3- the government, or the ruling families, own a lot of seemingly private companies. 4- Public sector has almost been almost replaced by the private sector.

the government, or the ruling families, own a lot of seemingly private companies.