Southwest Asia Quiz

Which important natural resource that people rely heavily on is found in Southwest Asia?

• oil

• gold

• silver

• iron

 Which of the following is true regarding Southwest Asia?

 

• The dominant language in the region is English.

• Three of the world’s major religions originated there.

• Education is of the highest quality in the world.

• GDP per capita is similar to that of the United States.

What is the most practiced religion in Southwest Asia and North Africa?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

The Suez Canal is an important waterway, because it allows -

• water to reach the Sahara Desert through irrigation

• travelers a direct route from North Africa to Europe

• ships to avoid traveling all the way around Africa

• he Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to be connected

Why was the state of Israel created after World War II?

• It was established to give the refugee Jewish community a place to go and call their own.

• It was a continuation of the policy of deportation of Jews from Europe.

• It was considered to be a way to guarantee Western involvement and influence in the Middle East.

• The United Nations needed a way to force Middle Eastern forces to open their markets to Western goods.

What is a monotheistic religion?

• A religion that has very few followers

• A religion that started in the Middle East

• A religion that has no founder

• A religion that worships one God

The process of removing salt from sea water to create water for irrigation, industry, and drinking is.....

• Salivate

• Recharge

• Fishing

• Desalination

A place of worship for followers of Islam is called a ....

• Mosque

• Synagogue

• Cathedral

• Church

As a result of the spread of Islam in the region, many people living in Southwest Asia and North Africa-

• speak Arabic

• trade spices

• worship many gods

• live in nomadic tribes

Which Marks the Suez Canal?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4