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Holt Chapter 18.2+
The Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and Iran
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Shia | Muslims believe that true interpretation of Islamic teaching can only come from certain religious and political leaders |
| Sunni | Muslims believe in the ability of the majority of the community to interpret Islamic teachings |
| OPEC | an international organization whose members work to influence the price of oil on world markets by controlling the supply |
| embargo | a limit on trade |
| shah | king |
| revolution | a drastic change in a country's government and way of life |
| theocracy | a government ruled by religious leaders |