Southwest Asia

Hajj refers to a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca. What religion practices Hajj?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

What country is the largest producer of oil?

• Canada

• China

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

What were the purpose of constructing the pyramids in Egypt?

• Burial site for kings to pass to the after life with wealth

• Ward off invaders from the North

• Punishment for prisoners and criminals

• Served as economic centers of a city, like a mall

What is the most commonly practiced religion in the Middle East?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

• Buddhism

What river did Egyptians expand their empire along?

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Tigris

• Mississippi

In 1948 the country of Israel was established as a home country from what group of people?

• Palestinians

• Jews

• Arabs

• Muslims

What is the largest hot desert in the world?

• Sahel

• Syrian

• Sahara

• Antarctica

What is the climate of the Middle East?

• Arid

• Semi - Arid

• Tropical

• Freezing

Which of the following best describes the overall climate found in Southwest Asia?

• Hot and dry climate
• Tropical and humid climate
• Seasonal climate
• Cold and dry climate

What is desertification?

• The cutting down of a large area of trees
• The build up of salt in soil due to chemical fertilizers
• When rivers become too polluted and dry up like a desert
• When the land gradually turns into a desert