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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1972, The Limits to Growth predicted that within 100 years what would happen?

2. Which oil company was among those who called for the U.S. to change its policy on Israel?

3. What accelerated the American escape to the suburbs?

4. From 1949-72, world oil consumption did what?

5. The exporters' combined earnings was how much in 1977?

Short Essay Questions

1. What triggered economic recovery in 1983?

2. Why did Iraqi troops invade Kuwait? What was the result?

3. What effects did the Second Oil Shock have on the oil industry?

4. Venezuela's Alirio Parra helped stabilize OPEC through a meeting with oil leaders. Why was the meeting held? What came out of this meeting?

5. Who was Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini? What impact did he have on the oil industry?

6. Who was "Sheikh" Ahmed Zaki Yamani? What impact did he have on the oil industry?

7. What tensions existed between Iran and Iraq? What effect did this have on the oil market?

8. What message was received from Tehran on November 4, 1979? Why did the event occur?

9. What is the Suez Canal? Why was it important for the oil industry?

10. What effects did cheap gas have in the United States in the 1950s? Why were consumers able to obtain cheap gas during this time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the wars discussed in the book, such as the Iran-Iraq War, the Gulf War, or World War II. Discuss the role that oil played in the causes and outcomes of the war. How did oil influence the direction and outcome of the war? What impact did oil have on the war and the way that it was fought?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one world and/or oil company leader from the twentieth century. For example, you might use Nassar, Sadat, Hussein, and so on. Discuss the person's impact on the oil industry. What decisions or actions did the person make that affected the oil industry? Where the effects positive or negative for the industry? Why do you think this person had an impact on the oil industry? Use specific examples in your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

What role did oil play in World War II? How did it influence military strategy? How did oil fuel new military strategies and tactics?

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