SW Asia

1. Which factor is most responsible for unifying Southwest Asia and North Africa as a culture region?

• Islamic Religion

• Persian Language

• Similar Architecture

• Theocratic Governments

Many nations in the world established trade relationships with countries in Southwest Asia and North Africa because of the-

• growth in the population of the world

• increasing demand for oil in the world

• lack of water resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa

• decrease in agricultural outputs in Southwest Asia and North Africa

1. One way that oil rich nations in SW Asia have protected their oil industries has been by —

• limiting the number of foreign workers in the region

• building roads for easier transportation of oil to ports

• creating a cooperative organization for oil-producing nations

• developing marketing campaigns to increase demand for oil

Based on the information in the chart, which of the following is characteristic of the availability of oil in South Asia?

• A Southwest Asia has some of the world’s largest oil reserves.

• The distribution of oil reserves in Southwest Asia is unequal.

• Many nations in Southwest Asia are dependent on the oil industry.

• The largest nations in Southwest Asia have the smallest oil reserves.

According to the information in the cartogram, where are the world’s largest oil reserves located?

• Near the Persian Gulf

• On the continent of Africa

• In the Southern Hemisphere

• Along the southern coast of Mediterranean Sea

1. What year was the Global National Oil Reserves map created?

• 2011

• 2009

• 2006

• 2020

The Map is showing deserts in Africa and Southwest Asia. How do the geographic features shown on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region?

• Agricultural production is significantly limited.

• Trade with southern African nations is relatively easy.

• Most nations of the region are wealthy from oil exports.

• Mining and gemstone production form a substantial portion of many economies of the region.

Five Pillars of Islam

1. Believe in one god.

2. Pray five times a day.

3. Give charity to the poor.

4. Fast during the holy month.

5. Travel to Makkah (Mecca) once.

How may the Five Pillars of Islam shape the daily activities of believers?

• There is fasting in the mornings

• There is a duty to give to the poor each day

• There is time each day to attend the mosque

• There are certain times to pray during each day

Which country on the map is Saudi Arabia?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which country on the map is Iraq?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4