World Culture Unit 6 Review

What is common physical feature that spans North Africa and Southwest Asia?

• icy tundra

• high vast mountain ranges

• lush green farmland

• desert

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

• Agricultural production is significantly limited.

• Trade with southern African nations is relatively easy.

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

• Mining and gemstone production form a substantial portion of many economies of the region.

What has been the effect of the conditions described in the excerpt?

• Nations in Southwest Asia have come together to build dams

• This issue has not had any effect on the conditions in this region.

• Tensions between nations in Southwest Asia have increased

• Pipelines are being constructed to move water in Southwest Asia

The primary reason the Aswan Dam was built on the Nile River was to —

• control annual flooding

• assist ships traveling north

• end the need for irrigation

• provide a refuge for the declining fish population

One way that officials in Saudi Arabia have adapted to a lack of water includes —

• building desalinization plants

• planting drought resistant crops

• elevating homes to avoid flooding

• constructing dams on major rivers

Which factor is most responsible for unifying Southwest Asia and North Africa as a culture region?

• Persian language

• Similar architecture

• Islamic religion

• Theocratic governments

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

• trade spices

• worship many gods

• speak Arabic

• live in nomadic tribes

Which number is Saudi Arabia?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which number is Iran?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which location is Iraq?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4