MENA Test Review

Look at the map. Which region contains the Persian Gulf?

Select three effects of the Aswan High Dam which have positively impacted surrounding communities.

• Irrigation of the waters have been controlled

• Flooding of communities have been prevented

• Pollutants from fertilizers have increased

• Soil erosion has occurred for lack of replenishment

• Electricity is allocated to communities

Which mountain ranges are found in North Africa or Southwest Asia?

• Zagros

• Taurus

• Andes

• Atlas

• Himalayas

What canal was built to enhance shipping routes in North Africa and Southwest Asia?

• Nile

• Aswan

• Suez

• Panama

Which major river is shown on the map?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Niger River

• Tigris River

Which ancient civilization was located almost completely in modern day Iraq, between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mesopotamia

• Roman Empire

• Egypt

Where can one find the teachings of the founder of Christianity?

• Qur'an

• New Testament

• Old Testament

• Torah

Which religious group is associated with worshiping in mosques?

• Buddhists

• Muslims

• Hindus

• Christians

Look at the map. Identify the dominant religion in North Africa.

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism

The market in the photo is in North Africa and is referred to as a —

• kiosks

• minaret

• suqs

• fez