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WorksheetsMiddle East Geography
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
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1.
Which river do Syria, Israel, and Jordan share?
a)
Nile River
b)
Tigris River
c)
Jordan River
d)
Euphrates River
2.
How has the building of dams created problems for countries sharing rivers in Southwest Asia?
a)
Dams are too expensive to build to be practical
b)
Dams limit the water available to countries further downstream
c)
Few countries have the technology needed to be able to build dams
d)
Countries in Southwest Asia are not allowed to build dams along shared rivers
3.
What is one problem chemical fertilizers cause for farmers?
a)
Chemical fertilizers make farm animals sick
b)
Chemicals have led to the build-up of salt levels in the soil
c)
Fertilizers are too expensive for anyone in Southwest Asia to use
d)
Few countries in Southwest Asia have factories to make fertilizer
4.
How has the use of chemical fertilizers affected water supplies in many countries in Southwest Asia?
a)
Use of chemical fertilizers means crops must be watered constantly
b)
Enormous amounts of water must be used to produce chemical fertilizers
c)
Chemical fertilizers have had very little effect on local water supplies in Southwest Asia
d)
Water supplies have contaminated by the chemicals through runoff from the fields
5.
Why aren't desalinization and drip irrigation used more in Southwest Asia?
a)
Most countries do not know about these technologies
b)
Drip irrigation is not very effective in a hot, dry climate
c)
Few countries in Southwest Asia have access to seawater
d)
These technologies are very expensive for the countries to use
6.
What are the two most valuable resources in Southwest Asia?
a)
Water and cotton
b)
Phosphates and oil
c)
Oil and natural gas
d)
Sulfur and natural gas
7.
How has the discovery of oil in some Southwest Asian countries affected the development of this area?
a)
Most countries do not know about these technologies
b)
Drip irrigation is not very effective in a hot, dry climate
c)
Few countries in Southwest Asia have access to seawater.
d)
These technologies are very expensive for the countries to use.
8.
Which countries are the most oil-rich in the Southwestern Asian region?
a)
Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Israel
b)
Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Lebanon
c)
Jordan, Israel, Syria, Lebanon
d)
Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
9.
Why does the organization of OPEC play a powerful role in the world economy today?
a)
OPEC is a part of the United Nattions
b)
OPEC controls the oil in the world market
c)
OPEC builds dams along rivers shared by several countries
d)
OPEC membership includes many oil companies owned by firms in the United States
10.
Many of the largest cities in Southwest Asia are located on or near
a)
deserts
b)
major rivers
c)
large grasslands
d)
mountain ranges
11.
The "Bedouins" are Southwest Asians who have traditionally lived in and around
a)
oil fields
b)
urban areas
c)
major deserts
d)
large river systems
12.
People living in the deserts in Southwest Asia have usually made their living by
a)
farming
b)
mining and hired labor
c)
working in the oil industry
d)
trading animals and homemade goods
13.
How have the major rivers of Southwest Asia become part of political conflict?
a)
Many rivers dry up during the hot summers
b)
The rivers have nothing to do with the area's political conflict
c)
Most countries do not allow water to be taken out of rivers for irrigation
d)
Several countries have built dams along their portion of the river, cutting off water to those living downstream
14.
Which describes the climate of Southwest Asia?
a)
hot, dry
b)
windy, cold
c)
tropical, rainy
d)
moderate, cool
15.
Because mountains block winds coming from the oceans, much of the interior of Southwest Asia is
a)
deserts
b)
grasslands
c)
inland lakes
d)
rich farming areas
16.
The major rivers in Southwest Asia have become political issues because
a)
Deserts prevent the rivers from being large enough to be useful
b)
They can be used only for trade and travel but not for drinking water
c)
Farmers have not been able to find ways to use the water for irrigation
d)
Everyone needs to be able to use the water and there is only a limited amount
17.
People living along the rivers of Southwest Asia have built canals, qanats, and water wheels to use the water for
a)
shipping
b)
irrrigation
c)
swimming
d)
flood control
18.
Which do Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Kuwait share?
a)
Tigris River
b)
Jordan River
c)
Euphrates River
d)
Afghanistan River
19.
Which are the three main religious groups of Southwest Asia?
a)
HInduism, Islam, Judaism
b)
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
c)
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam
d)
Christianity, Islam, Shamanism
20.
Which ethnic group is most numerous in Southwest Asia?
a)
Jews
b)
Kurds
c)
Arabs
d)
Persians
21.
What is the religion of most of the Kurds?
a)
Catholicisim
b)
Christianity
c)
Shia Muslim
d)
Sunni Muslim
22.
What is the main belief that distinguished the Jewish faith from the others in the ancient world?
a)
The belief in life after death
b)
The organization of believers into a separate state
c)
The worship of a single god rather than many gods
d)
The offering of sacrifices during religious ceremonies
23.
What basic belief made Christianity different from Judaism?
a)
Christians believed Jesus was the Messiah, or savior of man
b)
Only Judaism accepted and believed in the Ten Commandments
c)
Jews never had problems with Roman authorities, while Christians did.
d)
Christians allowed the worship of many of the Roman gods, while Judaism did not.
24.
Why did Islam spread so quickly after the death of Muhammad?
a)
Muslim armies conquered empires that had weakened over the years.
b)
Muslims refused to trade with anyone who would not convert to Islam
c)
There were no religions in that part of the world to compete with Islam
d)
Jews and Christians were forced to convert to Islam or face prison or death,
25.
What issue led to the split between the Sunni and Shia in Islam?
a)
The Shia believed only Arabs could be Muslims
b)
Arguments began over what should be included in the Five Pillars
c)
The Shia wanted to change the direction of prayer to Jerusalem rather than Mecca
d)
They disagreed over who should lead the Muslim community after the death of Muhammad
26.
The percentage of people who can read or write is called one's
a)
readability rate
b)
literacy rate
c)
writing rate
d)
quotient rate
27.
Literacy rates in the Middle East have risen dramatically in the 20th century. What will MOST LIKELY happen as a result of the rising literacy rates?
a)
The economy will improve
b)
The unemployment rate will rise
c)
The birth rate will increase
d)
Ethnic groups will stop fighting
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