WorksheetsWorld Geography--Middle East Quiz 4-8-16
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following countries is not considered a part of the Middle East, although it has a number of connections to it
a)
Egypt
b)
Syria
c)
Lebanon
d)
Kuwait
2.
The Middle East is at the crossroads of which contients
a)
South America, Asia and Europe
b)
Africa, Europe, and Jordan
c)
Africa, Europe, and South
d)
Africa, Asia, and Europe
3.
Which of the following statements (phrases) is not true about trade and geography?
a)
it can encourage trade
b)
it can hinder trade
c)
it has no bearing on trade
d)
waterways support trade
4.
___________is defined as the movement of ideas and customs from one place to another
a)
culture
b)
migrate
c)
cultural exchange
d)
cultural diffusion
5.
Which of the following promotes cultural diffusion?
a)
trade
b)
closed-mindedness
c)
racism
d)
prejudice
6.
Which of the following is an example of of cultural diffusion?
a)
when military leaders spread culture when conquering other areas
b)
when people isolate themselves from others
c)
when individuals do not interact with other cultures
d)
when ideas are not shared among people
7.
Cultural diffusion caused which of the following to spread in the Middle East
a)
religion
b)
ideas
c)
inventions and acheivements
d)
all of the above
8.
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion
a)
Marco Polos travels to China
b)
single governments
c)
isolation
d)
Monarchies controlling land
9.
Which of the following is NOT a major religion in the region?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
Judaism
10.
Which of the following is not considered a Major language in the region?
a)
Arabic
b)
Turkish
c)
English
d)
Persian
11.
Which of the following best describes boudins?
a)
people who live in the mountains who use a lot of technology
b)
people living in the mountains; who live off the land; music is a huge part of their culture
c)
groups who live in the valleys, where women do not have the same value as men
d)
people who live in big groups caravans who live modern lives
12.
Major problems in the region include
a)
scarcity of oil and water
b)
conflict over land and scarcity of water
c)
conflict over education
d)
problems with housings
13.
Which two groups claim the land in Israel?
a)
Bedouins and Palestians
b)
Palestians and the Jews
c)
Bedouins and the Palestians
d)
Africans and Jews
14.
Which of the following is NOT a major climate in the region
a)
Mediterranean
b)
Arid
c)
Semi-Arid
d)
Humid Subtropical
15.
Which of the following vegetation types makes up a large part of the region
a)
Chaparral
b)
Desert Scrub
c)
Tropical Grassland
d)
Broad leaved evergreen
16.
A major reason Sea routes are important to the region because
a)
of its animals
b)
it helps to transport resources
c)
its good for tourism
d)
none of the above
17.
The Middle East commands vital sea routes in regard to
a)
culture
b)
economic development
c)
education
d)
the transportation of oil
18.
____________is the only passage to the ocean that oil-producing countries of the Persian Gulf
a)
Black Sea
b)
Mediterrnean
c)
Strait of Hormuz
d)
Suez Canal
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