SWANA Review Quiz

After the Second World War, many Jewish people migrated to which newly established country located near the Mediterranean Sea because of long, traditional links to the region?

• Israel

• Jordan

• Lebanon

• Syria

The {Islamic religion, Persian language, similar architecture, and theocratic governments} is the largest factor unifying Southwest Asia and North Africa as a cultural region, located near the Mediterranean Sea.

(a)  

Where is the Red Sea located?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 1

• 2

Select the letter that indicates the location of the Mediterranean Sea on the map.

• A

• B

• C

• D

How do the geographic features shown on the map influence the economies of nations in the region?

• Agricultural production is significantly limited.

• Trade with southern African nations is relatively easy.

• Most nations of the region are wealthy from oil exports.

• Mining and gemstone production is common in the region.

Choose TWO of the Religious Celebrations below AND explain the significance to their culture. - Christmas - Ramadan - Easter - Annual Hajj - Yom Kippur - Rosh Hashanah

Which geographic features have most influenced the agricultural output in Southwest Asia? Select TWO correct answers. Consider the location of the Mediterranean Sea.

• Sinai Desert

• Persian Gulf

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

• Red Sea

The primary reason the Aswan Dam was built on the Nile River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea, was to —

• control annual flooding

• assist ships traveling north

• end the need for irrigation

• provide a lake for recreation

What are some ways people modify their environment near the Mediterranean Sea? Select TWO correct answers.

• wear summer clothes to the beach

• plant food crops that grow in their region

• vote for their favorite candidate

• clear land for housing

• shop at their favorite mall

The world's largest known deposits of petroleum are in Southwest Asia. Most are concentrated around and under the Persian Gulf. Together, five countries that border the gulf - Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and United Arab Emirates - hold more than half the oil that has been discovered in the world. The Mediterranean Sea is located to the northwest of these countries. -from World Cultures and Geography Which of the following questions could be answered from the excerpt?

• Which Southwest Asian countries import oil and natural gas?

• Which world region contains the largest known sources of petroleum?

• How much oil does the United Arab Emirates export?

• How much does the Persian Gulf impact the climate of Southwest Asia?