Unit 2 Quiz (AKS 42, 42a,43,43a,44,44a,44b,44d) 1st Period

Who do Shias believe should be the leader of Islam?

• believe that the Supreme Leader (Caliph) does not need to be related to Muhammad

• believe that Muhammad is the Supreme Prophet and should rule the Muslim Community

• believe that the Supreme Leader(Caliph) must be a blood relative of Muhammad

• believe that Muhammad is ruler of both Muslim groups in the Middle East

Where is SW Asia located?

• Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Turkey

• East of the Tigris River, Euphrates River, and the Straight of Hormuz

• South of the West Bank, Suez Canal and the Jordan River

• Africa, Egypt, and Sudan

What kind of climate do most countries in SW Asia have?

• Tropical and Rainy

• Arid and Dry

• Snow and Ice

• Sand and Coastline

What natural resources are found in SW Asia?

• Gold and Diamonds

• Silk and Fur

• Natural Gas and Oil

• Copper and Steal

Name the environmental issues discussed  in SW Asia

• Dams, Salination, and Pollution

• Drought, Heat, and Water Stress

• Water Scarcity, Water Stress, and Physical Scarcity

• Economic Scarcity, Flooding, and Landslides

What two bodies of water are the primary source of water for Turkey?

• Jordan and Euphrates

• Arabian Sea and Euphrates

• Tigris and Euphrates

• 1. Red Sea and Arabian Sea

Which are characteristics of religious groups?

•  race, religion, food, holidays

  
  

•  common cultural characteristics, race, ancestry, and beliefs

  
  

• common belief system, holidays, religion, and holy days

  
  

• holidays, race, ancestry, and holidays

  
  

What religions are practiced in SW Asia?

•  Islam, Christianity, Hinduism

  
  

• Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism

  
  

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

• Hinduism, Judaism, and Christianity

  
  

What characteristics BEST describe: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all polytheistic religions

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic religions

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all refer to Mecca as a holy city

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have Jesus as founder as Messiah

What major contributing factors lead to violent conflict in the region of SW Asia?

• Diversity of religions within the Arab, Persian, and Kurds ethnic groups

• Diversity within the Sunni, Shia and Muslim groups

• Diversity within the Turks, Kurds, and religious groups

• Diversity within the Muhammad, Fatima, and Gundi