Unit 4 Geography Review

What is the name of the holy city to which all Muslims hope to make a pilgrimage?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Istanbul

What is the name of the prophet who is considered the founder of Islam?

• Moses

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Buddha

Which area is experiencing desertification?

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Sahel

• The Great Barrier Reef

• The Arctic

Why was the Suez Canal valuable to European countries?

• • It provided a link from Asia to European ports.

• It was a source of fresh water.

• It was rich in oil resources.

• It served as a major tourist attraction.

What is the principal resource in the economy of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Oil

• Gold

• Coal

• Natural Gas

What is the purpose of OPEC?

• Controlling worldwide oil prices

• To promote tourism

• To develop educational content

• To monitor global health issues

Where is the holiest Jewish site in Jerusalem?

• The Western Wall

• The Dome of the Rock

• The Church of the Holy Sepulchre

• Mount of Olives

What landform is the arrow pointing to?

• Arabian Peninsula

• India

• South America

• Asia

The country of Iran has numerous plateaus. What is the definition of a Plateau?

• An elevated area with a flat top

• A deep valley with steep sides

• A large area of flat underwater land

• A small hill with a flat top

Why is Nelson Mandela a hero to many South Africans?

• For his leadership in the anti-apartheid movement

• For his contributions to science

• For his achievements in sports

• For his work in the entertainment industry