Chapter 10 Key Term Quiz

Middle East and North Africa
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An attempt by a group or individual to overthrow an existing government in order to implement their own regime.

An area where waters drains from and flows into a river or a number of tributaries.

A crop that is easy to bring to market and is also considered a primary good, such as wheat.

Injecting liquids at high pressure into underground rock formations to extract oil and gas.

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

A communal settlement in Israel.

A sect of Islam distinct from Sunni whose adherents believe that the succession of the Prophet Mohammed should be hereditary and follow family bloodlines.

A sect of Islam distinct from Shia in that its adherents do not believe that the succession of the Prophet Mohammed should be hereditary and follow family bloodlines.

An economic development strategy marked by protectionist policies in order to bolster local growth.

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

The money that temporary and permanent migrants send back to their home country.

French expatriates living in Algeria.

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