Western Asia and Northern Africa Review

What is the geographic feature that is found the most in the regions of Southwest Asia and North Africa?

• Mountains

• Glaciers

• Deserts

• Mesas

How as technology been a good influence on the people of North Africa and Southwest Asia?

• More people can speak arabic

• Movies and music from Western countries are popular

• Government is letting the people participate more

• Their military is able to communicate better

What geographic features most influenced early civilizations in the Middle East and North Africa?

• Sahara and Sinai Deserts

• Persian Gulf and Red Sea

• Suez Canal and Straits of Hormuz

• Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates Rivers

Many countries in the world have trade relations with countries in Southwest Asia and North Africa because of what?

• Population Growth

• The Demand for Oil

• No enough water resources

• Not enough food for their population

What brings Southwest Asia and North Africa together as a cultural region?

• Islamic Religion

• Persian Language

• Similar Architecture

• Theocracies

Canada and the US governments are alike in what way?

• Both have only one Authority

• Both have random laws

• Both run the press

• Both have a representative Government

Recently the conflicts in Southwest Asia are about what?

• Arguments over oil rights

• Territorial Claims

• Religious Differences

• Jewish Immigration

  Issues

Due to the spread of the Islamic religion in southwest Asia and North Africa many people -

• Speak Arabic

• Trade Spices

• Worship Many Gods

• Live in Nomadic Tribes

What of Brazil's geography makes the logging industry possible?

• Harsh Climate

• Abundant Minerals

• Amazon Rain Forest

• Expansive Territory

How have the oil rich nations in Southwest Asia protected their oil industries?

• Limit the number of foreign workers

• Built better roads for oil transportation to ports

• Created a cooperative organization for nations with oil

• Advertised to increase the demand for oil