Southwest Asia and North Africa

A difference between Israeli and American citizens is that Israeli citizens —

• A must attend school
• B are expected to pay taxes
• C are required to obey laws
• D must perform military service

Which of the following BEST defines the economic role of an agriculture industry?

• F processes used materials
• G directly uses natural resources
• H markets products to consumers
• J provides services to industries

After World War II, Israel was partitioned off by the United Nations for which group of people?

• A Palestinians
• B Jews
• C Catholics
• D Muslims

This type of art from thousands of years ago is found in numerous museum art exhibits. Art like this helps to tell to the rest of the world the ancient stories and history people from this area of the world. What is this area?

• F Ancient Greece
• G Rome
• H Japan
• J Egypt

Which geographic factor is MOST responsible for the many farmlands in Egypt?

• A Seawater irrigates the land.
• B Rainfall is high in the region.
• C River flooding deposits rich soil.
• D Desert sand is good for crops.

Why is it important for Muslims to participate in the Five Pillars of Faith?

• F Because they are forbidden
• G To become another religion
• H To achieve salvation
• J Because it is law

Which geographic factors affect the domestic and foreign policies of the Middle East?

• A It is an arid region, and water is scarce.
• B Natural disasters continually devastate the region.
• C It is surrounded by volcanoes that require monitoring.
• D Large bodies of water provide the main transportation routes.

Which of the following is a cultural behavior in Saudi Arabia that is influenced by religion?

• F Men and women are expected to dress modestly.
• G Men and women speak different languages.
• H Men and women are allowed to serve in political office.
• J Men and women mix freely in social situations.

How has the scarcity of oil affected many countries in the Middle East, such as Iraq and Kuwait?

• A They are dependent on the United States for oil.
• B They have used oil as their main trading commodity.
• C They trade their agricultural products to other countries for oil.
• D They have built oil pipelines across the Red Sea.

How has the distribution of natural resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa affected economic patterns in the region?

• F A growing lumber industry has developed in the region.
• G The region is home to many factories producing exports.
• H A majority of the people living in the region work in diamond mines.
• J Some nations in the region have significant wealth from the sale of oil.