Arabian Peninsula

Arabian Peninsula

• largest sand desert in the world
• America fights wars on Arabian Peninsula
• Country: Saudi Arabia

OPEC

• organization whose members try to influence oil prices
• America gets many imports of oil in the U.S. today
• Country: Saudi Arabia

Embargo

• limit on trade
• America has an embargo with Iraq
• Country: Iran

Shah

• king or leader
• Shah allied with the U.S.
• Country: Iran

Revolution

• major change in government or way of life
• Iran wanted a change in government just like 
• the American Revolution wanted a difference
• Country: Iran

Baath Party

• Arabic political party
• America has political parties
• Country: Saudi Arabia