Southwest Asia Test Review

What is an arid climate?

• Arid climate is a climate that has very low precipitation and high temperatures, leading to dry and desert-like conditions.
• Arid climate is a climate with moderate precipitation and moderate temperatures, leading to mild and temperate conditions.
• Arid climate is a climate with high precipitation and low temperatures, leading to wet and tropical conditions.
• Arid climate is a climate with high precipitation and high temperatures, leading to humid and rainy conditions.

Since Saudi Arabia is mostly a desert, what do those who live in the desert do for a living?

• They rely on agriculture for their livelihood
• They are nomadic herders.

• They engage in fishing and maritime activities
• They work in industries such as oil, construction, finance, and healthcare.

What religion are the Kurds?

• Predominantly Shia Muslims

• Predominantly Buddhists

• Predominantly Hindus

• Predominantly Sunni Muslims; a few practice Sufism

What religion are the Persians, those from Iran?

• Judaism is the primary faith of the Persian people.

• Buddhism is mainly practiced in Iran.

• Hinduism is the predominant religion in Iran.

• Shia Islam is the predominant religion of the Persians.

If Tom and Bruce speak the same language, have similar customs, and eat the same foods, what group do they have in common?

• Religious

• Geographic

• Linguistic

• Ethnic

If Sarah and Millie have the same holy book and go to the same type of house of worship, what group do they have in common?

• Religious

• Ethnic

• Political party
• Favorite color

If John votes in a presidential election, what type of government does his country have?

• Presidential democracy

• Anarchy
• Monarchy

• Parliamentary democracy

If Jonathan is loyal to his king, what type of government does his country have?

• Anarchy
• Oligarchy
• Theocracy
• Monarchy

What was the Balfour Declaration (1917)?

• A public statement issued by the British government announcing support for the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.
• A declaration of independence by the Palestinian people
• A treaty signed between Britain and France to divide the Middle East
• A peace agreement between Israel and Egypt

Why are the Shia and Sunni Muslims in conflict?

• Differences in beliefs about how to choose their leader (Caliph).

• Geographical differences and climate-related conflicts
• Language barriers and communication issues
• Economic disparities and competition for resources