Unit 6 MENA

Front

The Middle East is called the crossroads of —

Back

Europe, Africa, and Asia

Front

Complete the diagram.

Back

Economic Characteristics of the Middle East

Front

Which natural resource is scarce in the Middle East?

Back

Water

Front

According to the map, what is the primary resource export of the Middle East?

Back

Oil

Front

Which canal expanded the Middle East’s trade access to the Mediterranean?

Back

Suez Canal

Front

Which three major religions have their origins in the Middle East? Options: Islam, Judaism, Christianity; Buddhism, Islam, Judaism; Shintoism, Hinduism, Islam; Christianity, Islam, Buddhism

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Islam, Judaism, Christianity

Front

The Middle Eastern oil producing countries have joined together and created an economic union. This allows them to control much of the world’s oil pricing. Their union is called —

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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

Front

An outdoor market common in the Middle East with goods, and especially ornamental carpets, is known as a —

Back

bazaar

Front

Which of the following is the oldest of the monotheistic religions that originated in the Middle East?
Judaism, Egyptian, Christianity, Islam

Back

Judaism

Front

Which major river system is shown on this map?

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Nile