Southwest Asia Review

Which statement best describes how the Middle East's vast supply of oil has affected the history of the region since the 1950s?

• It has lowered the standard of living in the region.

• It has encouraged the growth of democracy in the region.

• It has slowed down the process of industrialization in the region.

• It has encouraged foreigners to compete for influence in the region.

In 1948, the United Nations divided the land of Palestine between Arabs and Jews. Which nation was created by its action?

• Egypt

• Israel

• Jordan

• Syria

What three major religions have their origins in the Middle East?

• Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism

• Judaism, Christianity, Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism

• Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism

Why did the change in boundaries between 1914 and 1923 lead to conflict?

• They created an unequal distribution of resources.

• They used natural features to distinguish regions.

• They destroyed local natural and mineral resources.

• They ignored traditional religious and ethnic regions.

What disagreement resulted in the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims?

• how many times a day Muslims should pray

• who should lead Islam after the death of Muhammad

• which books should be considered holy Islamic texts

• how often a Muslim should make a pilgrimage to Mecca

Which statement best describes developments in the Middle East since World War II?

• Manufacturing has become the region's main economic activity.

• Religion has played a major role in creating conflict in the region.

• Most citizens in the region have come to enjoy a high standard of living.

• A majority of countries in the region have adopted constitutions that guarantee equal rights for all citizens.

Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are three major religions in Southwest Asia (the Middle East). Which statement is true ONLY of Judaism?

• Followers believe in only one god.

• Followers consider Jerusalem a holy place.

• Followers use synagogues as places of worship.

• Followers believe Abraham is an important ancestor.

Which of these describes why the current location of the State of Israel is important to the Jewish people?

• It is their historic homeland.

• It was available for settlement.

• It has valuable natural resources.

• It was located on a major trade route.

What was the primary goal of the United States and its allies in the Persian Gulf War in 1991?

• Liberate Kuwait from Iraqi forces

• Open shipping lanes for oil tankers

• Disrupt the Al Qaeda terrorist network

• End the rule of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein

Which statement is true of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• They follow strict dietary rules.

• They share the same places of worship.

• They celebrate the same religious ceremonies.

• They acknowledge Abraham as an important religious figure.