World Geography and Religions Quiz

Irrigation in Central Asia has impacted the region by -

• causing a downturn in religion

• producing vast deforestation

• causing environmental damage

• creating sustainable development

Who do Jews, Christians and Muslims trace their roots back to?

• Abraham

• Moses

• Muhammad

• Constantine

Islamic place of worship is called a...

• Synagogue

• Mosque

• Church

• Temple

Who is the messiah, according to Christians?

• Jesus

• Moses

• Muhammad

• Abraham

Islam has five things they must follow, what is this known as?

• The Truths of Muhammad

• 5 Pillars

• Columns of Grace

• Pyramid of Power

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. What type of maritime traffic accounts for a majority of this activity?

• Oil tankers

• Cruise ships

• Ferry boats

• Naval destroyers

In what way did the physical geography of the Caucasus region contribute to the pattern described in the excerpt?

• A tropical climate attracted many immigrants to the region.

• Mountains isolated many groups that migrated to the region.

• Dense forest served as a barrier to migration across the region.

• Vast plains facilitated the migration of people across the region.

What is the main purpose of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

• It provides economic assistance to member countries through loans.

• It controls the global distribution of a natural resource

• It offers military support to threatened member countries.

• It stores reserves of a natural resource.