Mid-Term 1 Study Guide

Which of the following allowed the world’s first civilization to develop in Mesopotamia?

• fertile soil

• religious leaders

• freshwater lakes

• formal education

How did Menes influence the development of Egyptian civilization?

• by building the city of Cairo

• by founding Egypt’s first dynasty

• by founding Egypt’s first university

• by establishing trade with the Hittite

Why was Kush able to regain its independence in the mid-1100s BC?

• Egypt lost control of its trade routes.

• The fertility of Egypt’s soil decreased.

• The power of Egypt’s pharaohs declined.

• Egypt failed to maintain its irrigation systems.

Which contributed most to the greatness of Carthage?

• its climate

• its geographic location

• its natural sources

• its rulers

Which of the following names the prophet who is considered the founder of Islam?

• Hussein

• Abdul al-Aziz

• Muhammad

• Ali

A holy place of worship for followers of Islam is called a _____

• hajj.

• mosque.

• nomad.

• pillar.

Which of the following is a month-long period of fasting and prayer?

• Qawwali

• Kandya

• Ramadan

• Urdu

Which of the following is the holy city to which all Muslims hope to make a pilgrimage?

• Jerusalem

• Damascus

• Mecca

• Amman

An area in the desert where water is found is known as _____

• an oasis.

• a wadi.

• an arid place.

• a steppe.

Which of these is the purpose of OPEC?

• influencing worldwide oil prices

• teaching Arabic language

• providing charity

• regaining land for Christians