Which of the following choices are true of Egypt's Nile River?

The Nile is an important source of irrigation water

The Nile is an important trade and transportation route

Egypt generates hydroelectric power from the Nile

The Nile River connects to the Tigris-Euphrates River systems

What is the most common type of farming practice in Southwest Asia?

Southwest Asia does not have any farming

all farms in Southwest Asia are government owned

large scale plantation type with a single crop

Which of the following choices are true of Islam?

It is the most practiced faith in SW Asia

The holy book of Islam is called the Quran

Very few people in SW Asia are Muslim

A person who practices Islam is called a Jew

Why is it important for countries rich in oil to also develop non-oil industries?

Oil is a finite resource and will eventually run out

The value of oil fluctuates which can impact the economy

It is not wise to have the economy of a country dependent on one product

Oil will be around forever, so developing other industries is not needed

What do the Central Asian countries have in common?

They are Islamic countries that were once part of the Soviet Union

They have many valuable resources but harsh environments

The wealthy city of Dubai is located where the countries meet

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers flow through the countries

Which of the following are positive effects of the Aswan High Dam in Egypt?

farmers are able to produce more than one crop each year

the dam controls flooding so water levels are consistent

farmers need to use chemical fertilizers since the natural silt is stuck behind the dam wall

salt water from the Mediterranean Sea has backed up into the Nile River

the belief that Jews deserve their own nation

Which of the following choices are true regarding population in the region of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?

Inadequate housing and transportation are a result of rapid population growth

Overcrowding and not enough jobs are a result of rapid population growth

The population of this region is growing rapidly

The population of this region is decreasing which will cause an imbalance in the population pyramid

Which of the choices below illustrate beliefs Jews, Christians, and Muslims share?

They believe people should obey God's will

They believe God created the universe

Which of the following statements are true of SW Asian peoples lifestyles?

Most people live in urban areas and are wealthy, especially in oil-rich nations

Most people in oil-rich nations are nomadic herders in the desert

Most people in oil-rich nations work as subsistence farmers

Most people live on prosperous pineapple plantations

Throughout the Middle East, oil industry wealth has fueled a growing clash between

traditional Islamic values and Western materialism

educated people and uneducated people

the United States and Great Britain

Look at the map. Why are certain areas so densely populated?

Densely populated areas have more access to a water source and resources

Densely populated areas are where there are less resources available to people

Densely populated areas have more access to desert which makes travel easier

There is no reason that explains why some areas are more populated than others

Which of the following is true of the Strait of Gibraltar?

it links the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean

it separates Europe from Africa

it links the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea

Which of the following statements are true of water in North Africa / SW Asia?

People are not managing this resource effectively

People in this region are exporting their surplus water

Which of the following choices are true of "salt" in this region?

Too much salt can destroy farmland

When water for crops evaporates too quickly, salt is left behind

Salt is a natural mineral and great quantities enrich the soil

An excess of salt is an essential part of a healthy human diet

Which of the following is an example of a natural fertilizer that enriches the soil?

silt, which was once deposited by the Nile River

steppes, which are dry, grassy plains

shadoof, which is a hand-operated device for lifting water

sea shore, which is land that borders an ocean or sea

Which of the following choices are true of Armenia?

The country is located on top of many faults resulting in devastating earthquakes

It is landlocked and one of the Caucasus Republics

The people primarily practice the Jewish faith and many synagogues are located here

The Nile River flows through the land and allows farmers to grow crops

Which of the following choices are true regarding Saudi Arabia and women's roles?

Saudi Arabian women cannot drive or vote

a robe, veil, and male relative are required of Saudi Arabian women in public

Tansu Ciller was the first prime minister of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has numerous leadership and career opportunities for women

Which of the following statements are true of the Maghreb?

The people of the Maghreb countries are a mix of Arab and Berber ancestry

The people of the Maghreb countries speak Arabic and practice Islam

The Maghreb countries are Tunisia, Algeria, and Morrocco

The Maghreb countries are Iran, Iraq, and Israel

Trade sanctions placed against Libya by the U.S. and U.N. caused what change?

Libya stopped supporting terrorism

Libya ended their quest for nuclear weapons

Libya's partnerships with other countries improved after they changed

Libya traded with countries not part of the United Nations

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is true about the fresh water supply in Southwest Asia?

desalinization plants make fresh water cheaply

fresh water is plentiful and easily accessed

fresh water resources are evenly distributed in the region

many conflicts in the region are about access to limited fresh water

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country in SW Asia has an economy known for chemicals, clothing, machinery, and high-tech equipment?

Iran

Iraq

Israel

Lebanon

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the country shaded green with the purple arrow.

Iraq

Iran

Saudi Arabia

Kuwait

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are the three major religions found in Southwest Asia / North Africa?

Christianity

Judaism

Buddhism

Islam

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which North African country has petroleum products and phosphates as their major exports?

Libya

Saudi Arabia

Egypt

Algeria

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A government run by religious leaders, or a theocracy is found in which country?

Iraq

Israel

Saudi Arabia

Iran

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why aren't drip irrigation and desalination used more often in Southwest Asia?

people don't want this technology

drip irrigation is not effective in a hot, dry climate

desalination is a failed technology

these technologies are very expensive to use

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Unit 6 - N. Africa, SW Asia, Central Asia

55 questions

What is true about the fresh water supply in Southwest Asia?

Which country in SW Asia has an economy known for chemicals, clothing, machinery, and high-tech equipment?

Identify the country shaded green with the purple arrow.

What are the three major religions found in Southwest Asia / North Africa?

Which North African country has petroleum products and phosphates as their major exports?

A government run by religious leaders, or a theocracy is found in which country?

Why aren't drip irrigation and desalination used more often in Southwest Asia?

Which North African country is labeled "A"?

What are the two most valuable natural resources in Southwest Asia?

Which of the religions below are monotheistic?

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