CBA Review 1

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 of the following is a geographic feature of ancient Egypt that made foreign invasions difficult?

• Congo River

• Atlas Mountains

• Arabian Sea

• Western Desert

Because the SW Asia and N Africa region have scarce fresh water sources, people have come to depend on__________?____________.

• Salt Water desalination

• Irrigation systems to water crops, along with trade between countries with better water sources.

• Governmental efforts

• Cultural Festivals that promote water conservation.

Where is the population distribution in SWANA mainly?  

• Most people live near sources of fresh water such as rivers.
• Most people live near oil. 
• Most people live near Muhammad's birthplace
• Most people live near the desert

What is irrigation?

• A resource from the Middle East which we use for our eyes as we get older.  
• A giant sprinkler system that allows people to grow food in the desert.
• A barrier that impounds water that prevents flooding
• Taking salt out of sea water to make it more useable. 

What does SWANA stand for?  

• Southwest Asia Next is Africa
• Seriously worried about North Atlantic
• Southwest Asia North Africa
• Southwest Asia Natural Association 

What is monotheism?

• A kissing disease
• Belief in many gods
• Belief in one god
• The study of life

Who did Israel supposedly "steal" the land from?

• Saudi Arabia
• Syria
• Palestine
• Egypt