Unit 6 MENA

The Middle East is called the crossroads of —

• Europe, Africa, and Asia

• Europe, Africa, and Australia

• Africa, Asia, and North America

• Europe, Africa, and the United States

Complete the diagram.

• A. Economic Characteristics of the Middle East

• B. Physical Characteristics of the Middle East

• C. Political Characteristics of the Middle East

• D. Cultural Characteristics of the Middle East

Which natural resource is scarce in the Middle East?

• Water

• Natural gas

• Phosphate

• Oil

According to the map, what is the primary resource export of the Middle East?

• Electronics

• Food/drink

• Metals/minerals

• Oil

Which canal expanded the Middle East’s trade access to the Mediterranean?

• Erie Canal

• Suez Canal

• Grand Canal

• Panama Canal

Which three major religions have their origins in the Middle East?

• Islam, Judaism, Christianity

• Buddhism, Islam, Judaism

• Shintoism, Hinduism, Islam

• Christianity, Islam, Buddhism

The Middle Eastern oil producing countries have joined together and created an economic union. This allows them to control much of the world’s oil pricing. Their union is called —

• Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

• Association of Southeast Asian Nations

• European Union

• North American Free Trade Agreement

An outdoor market common in the Middle East with goods, and especially ornamental carpets, is known as a —

• Hagia Sophia

• bazaar

• market town

• Kaaba

Which of the following is the oldest of the monotheistic religions that originated in the Middle East?

• Judaism

• Egyptian

• Christianity

• Islam

Which major river system is shown on this map?

• Indus

• Amazon

• Nile

• Danube