Middle East and North Africa
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The cultural development in 14th century Europe, centered in Italy, that drew upon classical learning.

The period in Europe from roughly 500 to 1100 associated with limited urban growth, economic development or knowledge production.

An underground layer of rock that bears water.

An empire that developed from the Roman Empire, centered on Constantinople that lasted from 285 until 1483.

The war resulting from the attack in 1973 of Israel by Egypt, Iraq and Syria.

A nomadic people living in the desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa.

The recreation of a transnational authority guided by Islamic principles and is a long held belief of many Sunni fundamentalists.

The Christian Church in Egypt, one of the oldest on the world.

Money that leaves other areas of the world seeking a location with strong secrecy laws where money can be hidden and invested without scrutiny.

An attempt by a group or individual to overthrow an existing government in order to implement their own regime.

A trade cartel of oil producing states, mostly Middle Eastern that uses its power to influence global oil markets.

A city that is the largest in the country and is the center of economic and political life.

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