Unit 3 Recap and Unit 4 Intro

"The process by which we describe, analyze, evaluate, and create an explanation of past events."

Which of the following terms best defines the statement above?

• History

• Historical Interpretation

• Ancient History

• American History

Which of the following is NOT a primary source? Select all that apply.

• Textbook summarizing the philosopher’s ideas 

• Letters and diaries written by a historical figure 

• Photographs of a historical event

• Documentary about the historical event 

Which country has some of the largest proven oil reserves in the world?

• Palestine

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Turkey

North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia contain approximately about what percentage of the world’s known oil reserves?

• less than 25%

• around 55%

• more than 70%

• more than 100%

One of the central duties in this religion is to take the Hajj to Mecca, where the religion started.

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

This civilization is known for building the first great library, the city of Nineveh, having the best army in the ancient middle East and a reputation for ruthlessness.

• Egyptians

• Assyrians

• Phoenicians

• Sumerians

Cuneiform was created by which civilization?

• the Hittites

• the Assyrians

• the Sumerians

• the Persians

Which number corresponds to Saudi Arabia?

• 11

• 7

• 20

• 12

Which number corresponds to Egypt? 

• 15

• 9

• 16

• 5

Which country in the region shown on the map receives the most precipitation?

•  Saudi Arabia & Syria

• Iraq & Jordan

• Turkey & Iran

• Egypt & Libya