SW Asia, North Africa and South Asia Review

What two bodies of water mark the boundaries of the Fertile Cresent?

• Black Sea and Caspian Sea

• Caspian Sea and Persian Gulf

• Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf

• Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

How did the Ottoman Empire's location help it become wealthy and powerful?

• The busiest trade routes in the region ran through the empire.

• The capital in Rome controlled Western Europe.

• The Arabian Peninsula's energy resources were part of the empire.

• It controlled the entire length of the Nile from Cairo.

Which statement is true?

• The Nile flows south to its mouth on the Mediterranean Sea.

• The Nile's predictable floods allowed agriculture to flourish.

• The Nile is shorter than the width of the United States.

• The Nile Valley is home to a small percentage of Egyptians today.

Why is the Arabian Peninsula important to other countries around the world?

• consumer electronics

• food exports

• industrial chemicals

• petroleum reserves

What is the major difference between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

• The Euphrates floods more.

• The Euphrates moves faster.

• The Tigris carries more water.

• The Tigris is longer.

What causes a rain shadow on the Anatolian and Iranian plateaus?

• fertile oasis

• high mountains

• seasonal monsoons

• seismic activity

What sea lies directly to the west of Turkey?

• Aegean Sea

• Black Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Sea of Marmara

What group of Muslims represent the majority in Iraq?

• Afghans

• Iranians

• Kurds

• Shi'ites

What makes Istanbul a cultural bridge between Europe and Asia?

• its location

• its rapid growth

• its architecture

• its housing shortage

Who has built schools in Afghanistan?

• UNICEF

• al-Qaeda

• Palestinian Liberation Organization

• Taliban