Geography and Social Studies Quiz

What is the capital of Syria?

• Damascus

• Beirut

• Amman

• Riyadh

Why is the Strait of Hormuz important?

• It connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.

• It serves as a passageway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.

• It is the largest strait in the world.

• It separates Europe from Asia.

Name one country that is not landlocked. What body of water does it touch?

• Nepal—Bay of Bengal

• Iraq—Mediterranean Sea

• Afghanistan—Arabian Sea

• Jordan—Red Sea

• Turkey—Mediterranean Sea

What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?

• Monotheism has multiple gods; polytheism has one god.

• Monotheism has one god; polytheism has multiple gods.

• Monotheism and polytheism both have multiple gods.

• Monotheism and polytheism both have one god.

Name the places of worship for the Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

• Jews-Mosque, Christians-Synagogue, Muslims-Church

• Jews-Church, Christians-Mosque, Muslims-Synagogue

• Jews-Synagogue, Christians-Church, Muslims-Mosque

• Jews-Church, Christians-Synagogue, Muslims-Mosque

What is the primary function of OPEC?

• To control the price of gold.

• To control the price of oil.

• To control the price of silver.

• To control the price of coal.

How do oil reserves help a country gain power?

• By increasing the country's population.

• By making the country more influential and wealthy.

• By reducing the country's land area.

• By decreasing the country's natural resources.

What is nationalism?

• A belief in global unity.

• A belief in the superiority of one nation over others.

• A belief in the importance of international trade.

• A belief in the equality of all nations.

What is nationalism?

• The idea that a nation is more successful if its people share a common culture, history, religion, and belief system.

• The belief that a nation should have a strong military presence.

• The concept of a nation having a diverse population.

• The idea that a nation should focus on economic growth only.

Name one conflict that has arisen due to uninformed drawing of political boundaries after World War I.

• Palestine-Israeli (Arabs/Jews)

• American Civil War

• French Revolution

• Russian Revolution