Cultural Geography

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Which of the following best describes the list below:
Islam is the official religion
Ramadan is a holy month of fasting
Ruled by a monarchy
A peninsula covered by vast deserts
Girls and boys are educated separately
Options: The Culture of Saudi Arabia, The Geography of Israel, The Economy of Israel, The Government of Saudi Arabia

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The Culture of Saudi Arabia

Front

Which country was established in 1948 as a homeland for Jews?

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Israel

Front

Which country has a large desert with a limited supply of fresh water? Options: Kuwait, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia

Front

What holy day would best fill in the blank below
Holy Days Religion
● Ramadan ● Islam
● Christmas ● Christianity
● ____________ ● Judaism

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Rosh Hashanah

Front

Place of Worship: Temple - Jews, _________ - Islam, Church - Christians. Which statement best completes the sequence above?

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Mosque

Front

What is the line that divides the world into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

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Prime Meridian

Front

What was a negative effect of the Aswan High Dam being built in Egypt?

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water pollution

Front

Which has been a source of conflict in the Middle East?

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Palestinians and Israelis have both sought to control the West Bank.

Front

Longitude lines are best described by what statement?

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They are the lines that run north and south on a map or globe.

Front

Why is oil production in the Middle East difficult and expensive?

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The region has many conflicts which can prevent extraction.