Worksheet Questions

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According to the information in the excerpt, one factor that has influenced cultural change in Southwest Asia has been—

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trade relationships

Front

Which of the Five Pillars of Islam describes an activity that believers are required to perform every day? A) Pray five times a day. B) Give charity to the poor. C) Fast during the holy month. D) Travel to Makkah (Mecca) once.

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Pray five times a day.

Front

Most farms in Egypt are located along the Nile River. Which geographic feature makes it difficult to farm other parts of Egypt?

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Desert

Front

Which major physical geographic factor dominates nations in the region of North Africa and Southwest Asia?

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A collection of vast deserts

Front

How has the distribution of natural resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa affected economic patterns in the region?

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Some nations in the region have significant wealth from the sale of oil.