UNIT 6 SW ASIA & N AFRICA

After World War II, Israel was partitioned off by the United Nations for which group of people?

• Palestinians

• Jews

• Catholics

• Muslims

Which characteristic of South Asian cultures best explains the political divisions of the region after the countries gained independence during the twentieth century?

• Climate variations

• Language differences

• Religious differences

• Differences in economic activities

As a result of the spread of Islam in the region, many people living in Southwest Asia and North Africa —

• speak Arabic

• trade spices

• worship many gods

• live in nomadic tribes

After the Second World War, many Jewish people migrated to which newly established country because of long, traditional links to the region?

• Israel

• Jordan

• Lebanon

• Syria

What was the ancient name of present-day Iraq?

• Mongolia

• Persia

• Palestine

• Mesopotamia

The Ottoman Empire controlled the Middle East before which colonial power moved in to create separate countries?

• Italy

• France

• Great Britain

• Portugal

What political movement among African nations in the 1900s led to independence from European Central?

• democracy

• communism

• nationalism

• Muslim theocracy

Ancient Babylon was located in which present-day country?

• Iran

• Iraq

• Jordan

• Syria

The area shaded on the map is presently known as which of the following?

• Egypt

• Kuwait

• Iraq

• Lebanon

Which geographic factor is MOST responsible for the many farmlands in Egypt?

• Seawater irrigates the land.

• Rainfall is high in the region.

• River flooding deposits rich soil.

• Desert sand is good for crops.