| A | B |
|---|
| fallow | unused as cropland |
| theocracy | a country governed by religious law |
| pilgrimage | a journey, often for religious purposes |
| perimeter | outer boundary |
| sultanate | a country that is ruled by a Muslim monarch |
| Which of Iraq's three landform regions is the most populated? why? | The plains region; nearby rivers provide water. |
| What agricultural challenges does Iraq face? | Conservation of soil moisture and nutrients, lack of modern farming practices, irrigation maintenance, soil salinization. |
| Where are Iraq's oil fields? | In the south and north. |
| What landforms dominate in Iran? | Highland plains, and rugged mountains. |
| In what part of Iran is rain-fed agriculture possible? | Northern Iran |
| What is Iran's capital? | Tehran |
| What branch of Islam is widespread in Iran? | Shi'a branch |
| Why were the leaders of this branch offended by the Shah's policies? | Because the Shah's policies were Westernizing Iran and traditional Islamic views wish to limit Western influences. |
| What parts of Saudi Arabia support human settlement? | Western mountains, lands along the Persian Gulf, and isolated oases in the country's interior. |
| How has the government of Saudi Arabia used its oil wealth? | To provide Saudi people with social services. |
| What has the oil industry not provided to most Saudis? | Jobs |
| Which Arabian perimeter countries border the Perisan Gulf? | Kuwait, United Arab, Emirates, Qater, and Bahrain |
| Which country is next to the Bab al-Mandab? | Yemen |
| What is the major source of income in the region? | Oil |
| What kinds of political systems exist in this region? | Governments ruled by families, a sultanate. |
