Review Questions for Cycle 4 Topics

How have the economies of the independent republics, which used to be under the control of the Soviet Union, benefited from the end of communist control?

• They have received much more money and new business projects from outside sources.

• The workers are better trained for high-tech industries.

• Russian businesses are taking over government services.

• Industries are now allowed to use natural resources however they want.

Based on the chart, which country has the highest literacy rate?

• Azerbaijan

• Georgia

• Turkmenistan

• Ukraine

According to the data, which country has the lowest GDP per capita ?

• Azerbaijan

• Georgia

• Turkmenistan

• Uzbekistan

Which two countries have the same literacy rate according to the information in the chart?

• Georgia and Ukraine

• Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

• Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan

• Ukraine and Uzbekistan

Which country is indicated as having the largest oil reserves in the cartogram?

• Russia

• Saudi Arabia

• Venezuela

• Canada

What does the size of a country on the cartogram represent?

• The country's geographical size

• The country's population

• The country's oil reserves

• The country's GDP

How do the geographic features shown on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region?

• Agricultural production is significantly limited.

• Trade with southern African nations is relatively easy.

• Most nations of the region are wealthy from oil exports.

• Mining and gemstone production form a substantial portion of many economies of the region.

Which countries in the region have abundant fresh water resources?

• Egypt, Iran, and Turkey

• Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria

• Jordan, Lebanon, and Israel

• Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain

What percentage of the Arab world depends on water sources outside their borders?

• About one-third

• Roughly two-thirds

• Nearly one-half

• Almost one-quarter

What is the first Pillar of Islam?

• Fast during the holy month.

• Give charity to the poor.

• Believe in one god.

• Pray five times a day.