C. Asia, SW Asia and North Africa Review

Which of the following statements is best supported by the passage above?

• A. Religion can impact other characteristics of culture such as art, clothing, and food.

• B. Christianity is the main faith of North Africa and encourages freedom of expression in art.

• C. All religions forbid the painting of religious figures in art.

• D. The religion of Islam places no restrictions on what its followers paint and draw.

Select the country that achieved a successful democracy after the Arab Spring.

• A) Tunisia

• B) Egypt

• C) Libya

• D) Syria

Why might North Africa have low population density?

• The Sahara Desert occupies most of North Africa and does not provide many resources needed for human life.

• The economic systems of these countries is a push factor.

• People have emigrated due to hurricanes and tornadoes.

• North Africa has a cold and dry climate that most people prefer not to live in.

Based on the map above, which of the following conclusions can be made?

• The Middle East has plenty of water reserves to support its growing population.

• The Middle East and North Africa are not at risk of water scarcity.

• Countries in the Middle East are going to have to come up with solutions for their water scarcity.

• Countries in the Middle East have many rivers and underground water sources to prevent water scarcity.

The Botswana population in North Africa uses local grasses to cover the structures of their homes. This is an example of ____

• adapting to the environment
• modifying the environment

• disrupting the environment

• corrupting the environment

A comparison of the literacy rate across North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia would support that a majority of the countries have __________ over the last 20 years.

• Decreased their literacy rate

• Focused on only economics

• Not supported literacy education

• Increased their literacy rates

Which of the following aided in the spread of ideas during Arab Spring, and allowed people all around the world to witness the events?

• The use of social media sites such as Twitter.

• Sharing ideas in letters and documents sent through postal mail.

• Showing campaign advertisements on state-run television stations.

• Creating a spreadsheet for protesters to track their progress towards their goal.

There are several economic challenges like the lack of access to fresh water in the Middle East. Which answer choice best explains how technology could play a role in addressing some of these long term economic problems?

• A. Technology could create more water

• B. Countries in the Middle East have started to process sea water into water that can be used for drinking and watering crops

• C. North Africa can use technology to find other substances that can substitute water

• D. Technology cannot help

Based on the passage above, why is the Suez Canal so significant to the region?

• The Suez canal is a natural source of water for nearby communities.

• The Suez canal provides for faster and easier trade routes from South Asia to Europe.

• The Suez canal provides for faster and easier trade routes from the United States to Europe.

• The Suez canal promotes peace among countries in the region.

Which of the following is an example of a country abusing the human rights of its citizens?

• In Tunisia citizens have the right to assemble and protest against the government.

• In Kuwait, representatives are elected by the people to make laws.

• In Syria, the military has attacked unarmed civilians, including the use of chemical weapons.

• In Israel, there are fair and safe elections for national officials.