Middle East Review Quiz

Which country has an absolute monarchy type of government?

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

• Israel

• Iran

Which country has a democratic type of government?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Israel

• Yemen

Which country has a theocracy?

• Israel

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

What is the largest climate zone in the Middle East?

• Humid Equatorial

• Tundra

• Desert

• Humid Temperate

How does the major climate zone of the Middle East impact the people living there?

• It impacts their religion.

• It impacts their language and education.

• It impacts their technology.

• It impacts where they live and access to fresh water.

Why is Israel called the Holy Land?

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all began there.

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have important, sacred sites in Jerusalem.

• Holy water was discovered there.

• It is unbelievably beautiful there.

When the Jews were exiled (sent away) from Jerusalem, it is called the ____________.

• Diaspora.

• Zionism.

• displacement.

• disregard.

The nationalist call for Jews to have a country in their ancient homeland was called ____________.

• Diaspora

• Zionism

• nationalism

• patriotism

Which branch of Islam believes that only descendants of Muhammad can be religious leaders and interpret Islamic texts is called _________

• Shia

• Sunni

This branch of Islam believes everyone can interpret Islamic texts and that the most qualified should be leader.

• Shia

• Sunni