GLOBAL 9.1 MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

In Iran, both the Revolution of 1979 and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism have caused

tension between traditionalism and modernization to continue

One way in which Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini and Afghanistan's Taliban were similar is that they each

established an Islamic state

The main idea of the political cartoon is that the crisis will

eventually affect the entire world

The government of Ayatollah Khomeini attempted to change Iranian society by

implementing Islamic fundamentalist principles

Which revolution is being described in this passage?

iranian

A goal of most modern-day fundamentalist Islamic societies is to

maintain basic religious values in a technological society

The desire of the Kurds and of the Palestinians for independent states is based on the principle of

nationalism

In the 1970s, when Iran was ruled by the Shah, the Ayatollah Khomeini's major criticism was of the

non-Islamic influences on the culture and economy

The crisis illustrated in the political cartoon involves the

conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors

Which conclusion is best supported by the information provided on this graph?

Most of the world's largest petroleum reserves are located in the Middle East.

Many conflicts in the Middle East during the post-World War II period have directly resulted from

disputes related to Palestine

Which letter represents the location of a country created in part as a result of the Zionist movement?

A

Which document is most closely associated with the Arab-Israeli conflict?

Balfour Declaration

What is one way the conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir and the conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis in the Middle East are similar?

Both conflicts concern territorial and religious issues.

This 2003 cartoon illustrates the struggle between Palestinians and

Israelis

What is the main idea of this 2004 cartoon?

It is questionable whether Iran needs uranium to produce energy.

Which conclusion can be drawn from this time line?

Long-lasting peace in the Middle East has been difficult to achieve.

Which generalization can best be supported by the information on this 2003 map?

Many different types of government existed in the Middle East.

Since 1948, a major reason for the conflict between Arabs and Israelis is that each side

claims sovereignty over the same land

Which conclusion is best supported by this passage?

The Arab-Israeli conflict can be traced in part to British promises.

What does this 2005 cartoon imply?

The instability in the Middle East has been ongoing.

What is the main idea of this political cartoon about the Middle East?

The peace efforts of Middle Eastern leaders are hindered by radical groups on each side.

Which statement about Shah Reza Pahlavi and the Iranian Revolution is an opinion rather than a fact?

The primary cause for the revolution was the exile of Shah Reza Pahlavi's critics.

What is the main idea of this 2003 cartoon?

There are problems to resolve on the road to peace.

The movement started by journalist Theodor Herzl to promote an independent Jewish state in Palestine is referred to as

Zionism

Islamic fundamentalism has been characterized by

a return to traditional Muslim values

During the late 19th century, Zionism focused on

acquiring a homeland for displaced Jewish people 3.