Unit 3: SW Asia & N Africa

Front

Which body of water borders both Iran and Saudi Arabia?

Back

Persian Gulf

Front

The holy city of Mecca is located in which peninsula?

Back

Arabian Peninsula

Front

Which ancient river, along with the Tigris, formed the cradle of civilization in Mesopotamia?

Back

Euphrates River

Front

The Caspian Sea shares its southern shores with which country?

Back

Iran

Front

Which physical feature is part of the darker-shaded region on the map? Options: Caspian Sea, Ural Mountains, Black Sea, Euphrates River

Back

Euphrates River

Front

Who is considered the final prophet and founder of Islam?

Back

Muhammad

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam? Meditation at sunrise, Fasting during Ramadan, Daily prayers, Pilgrimage to Mecca

Back

Meditation at sunrise

Front

During which century did Islam begin to spread beyond the Arabian Peninsula?

Back

7th century CE

Front

Which region is credited with the mathematical contributions of developing algebra, extending knowledge of trigonometry, and spreading the concept of zero to Europe?

Back

Middle East

Front

What significant event occurred in 1453 under Mehmed II's leadership?

Back

The fall of Constantinople