Middle East and North Africa Test Review

Where is the Sahara Desert located? 

• A
• B
• C
• D

Monotheistic religion based on the teachings and revelations of the Prophet Muhammad from Allah (or God).

• Judaism
• Islam
• Christianity
• Hinduism

Monotheistic religion that grew out of Judaism approximately 2,000 years ago and is based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.

• Christianity
• Islam
• Judaism
• Hinduism

Oldest of the monotheistic religions founded by Abraham and comes from the ancient Hebrews and Jews.

• Judaism
• Christianity
• Islam
• Hinduism

A fundamentalist Sunni Muslim group which controlled the Afghan government from 1996 to 2001. 

• ISIS
• Taliban
• Al Qaeda
• Black Panthers

A trade route connecting China and Europe that passed through Central Asia. 

• Colombian Exchange 
• Trans-Saharan Trade Route
• Silk Road
• Indian Ocean Trade Route

All of the following are factors that have caused large scale human migration in this region EXCEPT—

• Drought
• Disease and Famine 
• Lack of technology and internet
• Political instability

Which of the following is responsible for MOST of Egypt's population living in 3% of the land area?

• Red Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
• Nile River
• Oases

Why do some North African countries import so much food?

• Scarcity of farmers
• Scarcity of water and arable land
• Demand for foreign products
• Demand for increased global trade

Which religion established the concept of monotheism?

• Islam
• Judaism
• Christianity
• Hinduism