7th Grade Soc. Stud. Unit 3 SW Asia- SS7G5-7

Refer to the following to answer question(s) 1

Look at the map. Then answer the questions that follow.

1. What rivers are shown on this map?

• the Nile and Congo Rivers

• the Danube and Rhine Rivers

• the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

• the Amazon and Jordan Rivers

Refer to the following to answer question(s) 2, 7

Look at the map. Then answer the questions that follow.

2. Which of these bodies of water is located in region III?

• the Indian Ocean

• the Persian Gulf

• the Coral Sea

• the Gulf of Mexico

Which body of water separates Saudi Arabia from Iran?

• the Persian Gulf

• the Mediterranean Sea

• the Euphrates River

• the Coral Sea

The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?

• the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea

• the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea

• the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea

• the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea

The Strait of Hormuz is located off the southern coast of which of the following countries?

• Turkey

• Saudi Arabia

• Iraq

• Iran

In what country does the Euphrates River join the Tigris River?

• Iraq

• Jordan

• Saudi Arabia

• Syria

The countries Iran and Iraq are both located in which region of the map?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

All of the following countries border the Persian Gulf EXCEPT

• Saudi Arabia.

• Afghanistan

• Kuwait

• Iran

Which statement about the location of Afghanistan in relation to Iran is correct?

• Afghanistan is located directly west of Iran

• Afghanistan is located directly east of Iran.

• Afghanistan is located to the south of Iran.

• Afghanistan is located to the north of Iran

The Gaza Strip is located along the banks of which body of water?

• the Persian Gulf

• the Red Sea

• the Mediterranean Sea

• the Arabian Sea