North Africa and Southwest Asia

Which are the result of cultural diffusion due to the Islamic Conquests of North Africa and Southwest Asia?

• Muslim religion, Arabic language, advances in math and science

• Christianity, German language, military advances

• Judaism, Hebrew language, advances in math and science

The Arab Spring was a series of anti-government revolts in the Middle East in 2011 that

• started in Tunisia, used technology to organize, and overthrew dictatorships.

• started in Eygpt, used the dark web, and started coups.

• started in Libya, used technology, and overthrew their governments.

What architectural feature makes Islamic mosques different from Christian churches?

• They have minarets (towers) for calling out prayers.

• They have large wooden doorways

• They have pools for ritual baths

Because the Middle East has the largest amount of oil reserves that means the rest of the world has a __________.

• scarcity

• monopoly

• abundance

Which major geographic factor dominates nations in the region of North Africa and Southwest Asia?

• A huge fresh water sea

• A set of high mountains

• A system of large canyons

• A collection of vast deserts

​ (a)   is the most common language in SW Asia and North Africa.

​ (b)   is the region's most common religion.

• Arabic

• Islam

• Christianity

• Farsi

• English

What would be very common to see in Southwest Asia and North Africa?

• Gothic cathedrals, onion domes, and aquariums

• Mosques, temples, and pyramids

• Opera houses, art museums, and churches

• Castles, soccer fields, and statues

Which country is Iraq?

Name the region

• Southeast Asia

• Southwest Asia

• East Asia

• Siberia

Which country is Saudi Arabia?