Southwest Asia Unit 2 Test & Flashcard Review

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Why does Turkey have an advantage over other countries in Southwest Asia (Middle East) with regard to the distribution of water?

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because the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, two of the primary sources of freshwater in the region, originate in Turkey

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What conclusion can be supported by the information in the two maps? Options: 1. The vegetation found in the desert region has no impact on population density. 2. People living in the desert region depend on farming as their primary source of income. 3. The availability of natural resources and freshwater cause populations to be higher in some areas than others. 4. The desert region provides opportunities for trade, travel, and the irrigation of crops making it a favorable area for a high population density.

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The availability of natural resources and freshwater cause populations to be higher in some areas than others.

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What characteristic BEST completes the diagram? Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all polytheistic religions. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic religions. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all refer to Mecca as a holy city. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have Jesus as founder and Messiah.

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Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic religions.

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Shia Muslims would find which statement MOST IMPORTANT in their decision to choose Imam Ali ibn Abi as the first rightful leader of Islam? Options: He was married to Fatimah and a cousin to Muhammad. He was respected by all Muslims and married to Fatimah. He was known for his noble character and respected by all Muslims. He was a cousin to Muhammad and known for his noble character.

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He was married to Fatimah and a cousin to Muhammad.

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Which religious group would MOST LIKELY agree with the authors’ claims? Options: Kurdish Muslim, Sunni Muslim, Arab Muslim, Shia Muslim

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Sunni Muslim

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Which of the following BEST describes the characteristics of both the Arabic and Kurdish ethnic groups?

1. Kurds mostly practice Sunni Islam, while Arabs mostly practice Shia Islam.

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1. Kurds mostly practice Shia Islam, while Arabs mostly practice Sunni Islam.

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1. Both Arabs and Kurds are mostly followers of Sunni Islam.

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1. Both Arabs and Kurds are mostly followers of Shia Islam.

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Both Arabs and Kurds are mostly followers of Sunni Islam.

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Which is a difference between the religious practices of the Persian and Kurdish populations of Southwest Asia?

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While most Persians practice Shia Islam, most Kurdish people practice Sunni Islam

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If the newspaper headline is true, what would be the GREATEST impact on the neighboring country of Iraq? Options: There will be a decrease in river travel for tourism. There will be a decrease in oil exports in the region. There will be a decrease in water available for drinking. There will be a decrease in shipping routes in the Persian Gulf.

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There will be a decrease in water available for drinking.

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Why have major rivers in Southwest Asia (Middle East) become a source of conflict among neighboring countries?

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The resource is scarce and is not distributed equally in the region.

Front

Which statement BEST completes the chart? Options: overgrazing, water scarcity, changes in climate, high levels of acid rain

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water scarcity