ME/NA Review

Africa and Asia are connected by a unique geographic feature. What is this feature called?

• Peninsula

• Isthmus

• Island

• Lake

 The United States relies on the Middle East for a large amount of its oil. If Middle

Eastern countries raised the price of oil, which of the following would be the most likely result?

• Gas prices would decrease.

• There would be no change in gas prices.

• Gas prices would increase.

• The cost of cars would increase.

Which description best summarizes the role of communication technology in the

Egyptian revolution of 2011?

• Cell phones were critical for fast, accurate communicaiton.

• People mainly communicated through the mail.

• People were unable to communicate.

• Communication wasn't important.

Which geographic factors affect the domestic and foreign policies of the Middle East?

• Landforms have no impact on the region.

• Because there are so many rivers, the region has problems due to too much water

• It's mountains and lakes make it a natural vacation destination.

• It is an arid desert region with little water.

An example of how people have modified the physical environment is:

• Changing fashion trends.

• Using cell phones

• Building bridges and railroads

• Writing emails.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

• Political power struggles in Iraq is the cause of recent fighting.

• The Middle East is very stable, and conflicts are rare.

• The US has never been involved in conflicts in the Middle East.

• Conflicts in North Africa are over gold and silver.

Which major physical geographic factor dominates nations in the region of North

Africa and Southwest Asia?

• The Great Lakes.

• The Pacific Ocean.

• Various plateaus and steppes.

• A large number of deserts.

Many nations in the world established trade relationships with countries in Southwest Asia and North Africa because of the:

• increasing demand for oil.

• to access Middle Eastern lakes and rivers.

• decreasing demand for shoes.

• Countries have not established trade relationships with the region.

 Which of the following is a cultural behavior in Saudi Arabia that is influenced by

religion?

• Men and woman live similar lives to people in the West.

• Men and women are expected to dress modestly.

• Men and women follow many different religious traditions.

• Religion determines what kind of car men and women drive.

What was the ancient name of present-day Iraq?

• Persia

• Aztec

• Mesopotamia

• Britain