SWANA

In which country did Muhammed proclaim himself prophet and begin teaching?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iraq

• Afghanistan

• Iran

Iraq, Kuwait, and Iran all border which body of water?

• Persian Gulf

• Nile River

• Mediterranean

The belief in only one god.

• polytheistic

• monotheistic

• nontheistic

• atheistic

Which feature is the most important factor in settlement locations?

• Water

• OIl

• Terrain

• Temperatures

The dominant climate feature of the Middle East and North Africa.

• aridity

• monsoon rainfall

• consistent south winds

Many refugees have fled civil war over the last 10 in years in what country from Southwest Asia?

• Libya

• Kuwait

• UAE

• Syria

Which SW Asian country is a theocracy?

• Egypt

• Iran

• Israel

• Turkey

Which of the following the correct chronological order of the creation of the monotheistic religions? (from oldest to youngest)

• Islam -> Christianity -> Judaism

• Christianity -> Judaism -> Islam

• Judaism -> Islam -> Christianity

• Judaism -> Christianity -> Islam

What discovery made many Southwest Asian countries much more important around the globe?

• The internet

• Petroleum

• Space flight

• Sliced bread

What are the most holy cities in Islam?

• Cairo & Damascus

• New York City & Chicago

• Paris & Rome

• Mecca & Medina