Final Exam Study Guide

Which of the following best describes the effect of the geography in the Middle East?

• Limited access to seas and oceans
• an abundance of rivers and fresh water
• numerous deserts with limited habitable land
• lack of mountains lead to invaders

Which of the following is a common characteristic of Judaism, Christianity and Islam?

• pilgrimages
• baptism
• monotheism
• authority of the Pope

What is the main reason for conflict in the Middle East?

• conflict over trading routes
• different religions compete for land
• groups of people fight over access to salt water
• people fight over ability to trade with the West

What does "multi-cultral" mean?

• several cultural or ethnic groups within a society
• society made up of one dominate culture
• a society with no culture

What does "diverse" mean?

• sameness
• a lot of variety
• under
• above

What is the "Arab Spring"?

• a beautiful time of year in the Middle East
• a fresh water source
• period of political unrest in the Middle East
• all countries in the Middle East got new governments

How are citizens in the Middle East trying to change their governments?

• through democratic elections
• through international peace keeping organizations
• by declaring war against neighboring nations
• by citizens practicing freedom of speech

Which organization tries to bring peace to the Middle East?

• United Nations
• International Red Cross
• OPEC
• International Monetary Fund

Which religions originated in South Asia?

• Islam and Shinto
• Daoism and Legalism
• Judaism and Christianity
• Hinduism and Buddhism

Where were most trading posts established in India?

• Along the Silk Road
• Along the coast
• Near the cotton fields
• Near railways