Final Exam Pre-Test

Which country is NOT a part of Southwest Asia?

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

• China

Which two rivers are most significant in Southwest Asia's development?

• Jordan and Nile

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Caspian and Red Sea

• Arabian and Black Sea

Why does Turkey have an advantage in water distribution?

• It relies less on agriculture than other nations.

• It is near the Black Sea.

• The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers originate there.

• It has the least water pollution in the region.

What is one cause of desertification in Southwest Asia?

• Overuse of desalination plants

• Overgrazing and deforestation

• The construction of large dams

• Lack of oil reserves

Why do most people in Southwest Asia live near rivers or coastlines?

• Harsh climates prevent settlement elsewhere.

• These areas provide water for agriculture and trade.

• Nomadic tribes dominate other regions.

• There are abundant forests for resources.

Which ethnic group is spread across Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran but lacks a country of its own?

• Arabs

• Persians

• Kurds

• Jews

What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have in common?

• They all regard Abraham as an important prophet.

• All were founded in Europe.

• All are polytheistic religions.

• They share the Torah as their primary scripture.

What caused the Sunni and Shia split in Islam?

• Disagreement over Muhammad’s successor

• A debate about changing the holy city to Jerusalem

• A conflict about the direction of daily prayer

• Political disputes over non-Arab leaders

Which group practices Sunni Islam and speaks Arabic?

• Kurds

• Persians

• Arabs

• Jews

Why do most people in Southwest Asia practice Judaism, Christianity, or Islam?

• These religions were founded there.

• It is illegal to practice other religions in the region.

• These faiths dominate global media.

• The Ottoman Empire enforced religious uniformity.