Chapter 17: The Eastern Mediterranean
75%
____% of Israel's population is Jewish
Kemal Atatürk
_______ was a leader who wanted to modernize Turkey.
Zionism
____________ is the national movement calling for Jews to reestablish a Jewish state in their ancient homeland that began in the late 1800's.
Ankara
What is the capital of Turkey today?
Yes
Does Israel have a prime minister and parliament?
West Bank
Gaza and the _____ _____ are ruled by the Palestinians.
Dry
Is the Eastern Mediterranean a Dry or Moist region?
Cities
Most of Israel's population lives in ________
18
What age must most men and women serve in the Military?
Secular means that the religion is kept separate from the government.
What does Secular mean?
The Ottoman Empire
What empire ruled Turkey for over 400 years?
Kurds
What group of people make up 20% of Turkey's population?
European Union
What group would greatly benefit Turkey by increasing trade with Europe?
The Holy Land
What is Israel often referred to?
A large farm where people share everything in common.
What is a Kibbutz?
The Middle East
What is another name for The Eastern Mediterranean?
Constantinople
What was the old name for Turkey's former capital?
After WWI
When did the Ottoman Empire fall?
The Sea of Marmara
Which body of water combines with others to form a bigger waterway which seperates Europe from Asia? Aegean Sea, the Sea of Marmara, Black Sea, or Jordan River
Israel
Which country has a part of the Jordan River that flows through it? Turkey, Cyprus, Israel, or Egypt
Lebanon
Which country is in this Chapter? Sweden, Kazakhstan, Lebanon or Armenia
Steppe
Which of the following is the climate in central Turkey? Steppe or Ice Cap
Oil
Which of the following resources does this region lack? Oil, Asphalt, Copper