Unit 7 Test

Which country on the map is located on the Arabian Peninsula?

• A. 1

• B. 2

• C. 3

• D. 4

Which major geographic factor dominates nations in the region of North Africa and Southwest Asia?

• F. a huge fresh water sea

• G. a set of high mountains

• H. a system of large canyons

• J. a collection of vast deserts

Which number on the map marks the location of Iraq?

• A. 1

• B. 2

• C. 3

• D. 4

Which number on the map marks the location of Iran?

• F. A

• G. B

• H. C

• J. D

How do the geographic features shown on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region?

• A. Agricultural production is significantly limited

• B. Trade with southern Africa nations is relatively easy

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

• D. Mining and gemstone production is common to the region

How has the distribution of natural resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa affected economic patterns in the region?

• F. A growing lumber industry has developed in the region

• G. The region is home to many factories producing exports

• H. A majority of the people living in the region work in diamond mines

• J. Some nations in the region have significant wealth from the sale of oil

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

• A. There is fasting in the mornings.

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

• C. There is time each day to attend the mosque

• D. There are certain times to pray during each day

According to the information in the excerpt, one factor that has influenced cultural change in Southwest Asia has been-

• F. religious leaders

• G. trade relationships

• H. political revolutions

• J. technological advances

What recent conflicts in Southwest Asia are related to-

• A. arguments over oil rights

• B. conflicting claims for territory

• C. differences in religious practices

• D. disputes about Jewish immigration

As a result of the spread of Islam in the region, many people living in Southwest Asia and North Africa-

• F. speak Arabic

• G. trade spices

• H. worship many gods

• J. live in nomadic tribes