Central and Southwest Asia WebQuest

Why do you think the region is plagued by conflict?

– I believe the region is plagued with conflict because of the
difference in cultures and the different beliefs.

What countries define the region?

– The countries that define this region are Cyprus, the Asian
part of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, the West Bank and
Gaza, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, United
Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, and Libya.

Why are there tensions between Israel and the Arabs?

– There are tensions between the Israeli and Arabs because of
the political, strategic, and economic interests of the areas of
great power, also the tensions have grown and become more
complicated since it began.

What country was the largest supplier of weapons in Iraq during this
conflict?
– The largest supplier of weapons in Iraq during the conflict was
the Soviet Union. (Iran got most of it’s weapons from North
Korea, and China.)

What was the name of the Iraqi president?

– Saddam Hussein was the Iraqi president at that point in time.

What was he accused of that led to war?

– He accused Kuwait of illegally pumping oil from Iraq’s Rumalia
oil field.

When was the Iraqi president captured and convicted of during this
war?
– Saddam Hussein, the president of Iraq, was captured on
March 17, and convicted of crime against humanity.

What is the name if the sea that is between Egypt and Saudi Arabia?
– The name of the sea between Egypt and Saudi Arabia is called
the Red Sea.

What is the name of the sea north of Turkey?

– The name of the sea north of Turkey is called the Black Sea.

What is the name of the sea north of Iran?

– The sea north of Iran is called the Caspian Sea.
What is the name of the sea west of Israel?
– The sea west of Israel is the Mediterranean Sea.

What is the name of the sea south of Oman?

– The Arabian Sea is south of Oman.
Approximately how many miles is it from Jerusalem to Nazareth?
– About 60 miles.

Approximately how many miles is it from Jerusalem to Egypt?

– About 60 miles.

What is the major International dispute in this country?

– An international dispute is that the West Bank and Gaza Strip
are Israeli-occupied with current status subject to the Israeli-
Palestinian Interim Agreement.

What does the symbol in the middle of the flag represent?

– It represents the Star of David.

Why are there tensions between Israelis and Palestinians?

– There are tensions because of the relationship between the
Jew and the Palestinians living within Israeli territories.

How many feet below sea level is the Dead Sea?

– The Dead Sea is 1,349 feet below sea level.

Neighboring countries for Saudi Arabia:

– Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Sultanate, Yemen, Oman, U.A.E.,
Bahrain.

How many miles is it from Duba to Egypt?

– About 200 miles.

What type of Government does this country have?

– The government is absolute monarchy.

Why did this country make large financial contributions to the Iraqi war
effort during the 1980’s?
– They were fearful that they would become the next target.

What is the Taliban?

– Taliban is a leader.

What countries border Kuwait?

– Iraq and Saudi Arabia border Kuwait.
What would you think would be Kuwait’s economic strength?
– Fishing might be an economic strength.

What are their official languages spoken?

– Their official language is Arabic.

What is their main religion?

– Main religion is Islamic.

Why did Iraq invade Kuwait?

– Iraqi pres. Hussein blamed Kuwait for failing oil prices, and
they couldn’t solve it peacefully, so Iraq invaded.

What was the date that women voted for the first time?
– In April 2006 women voted for the first time.

Is turkey north, south, east, or west of Israel?

– It is…

Where is Istanbul located?

– It is located in the northern part of Turkey, near Bulgaria.

Did Turkey fight in WWII? Why or Why not?

– They did…

Who are the Kurds?

– The Kurds were…

Name two interesting facts about the Kurdish Culture.

– 1.
– 2.

What tragedy happened on August 17, 1999?

– On August 17, 1999…

What countries are considered the major trading partners with Turkey?
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