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WorksheetsUnit 7 Southwest Asia & North Africa
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which letter indicates the nation of Iran?
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
2.
As a result of Muslim conquests during the Middle Ages, many people living in Southwest Asia and North Africa —
a)
speak Arabic
b)
trade spices
c)
live in nomadic tribes
d)
Worship many gods
3.
After the Second World War, many Jewish people migrated to which newly established country because of long, traditional links to the region?
a)
Israel
b)
Jordan
c)
Lebanon
d)
Syria
4.
How do the geographic features shown on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region?
a)
Agricultural production is significantly limited
b)
Trade with southern African nations is relatively easy.
c)
Most nations of the region are wealthy from oil exports.
d)
Mining and gemstone production form a substantial portion of many economies of the region.
5.
Walt Disney World’s EPCOT theme park in Florida has eleven pavilions that showcase the culture of nations from across the world. Each pavilion is sponsored by a corporation, except for Morocco. The Moroccan pavilion is sponsored by the Moroccan government. In 1984, King Hassan II of Morocco sent craftsmen, artists, and his royal architect to work with Disney engineers. Together, they constructed buildings that reflect the art and style of Moroccan culture. Today, over 10 million visitors to EPCOT’s World Showcase experience the beauty and uniqueness of Moroccan culture. 5 The efforts of King Hassan II and Disney engineers to construct the Morocco pavilion is an example of —
a)
the benefits of cooperation between different cultures
b)
the blending of two cultures that create a new culture
c)
the conflicts that emerge when different cultures mix together
d)
the challenges of communicating between people of different cultures
6.
Which architectural feature do these mosques have in common?
a)
A domed roof to cover the building
b)
A slender tower for calling out prayers
c)
Stained glass that shows religious images
d)
Very large wooden doors at the entrance
7.
How has the distribution of natural resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa
affected economic patterns in the region?
affected economic patterns in the region?
a)
A growing lumber industry has developed in the region.
b)
The region is home to many factories producing exports.
c)
A majority of the people living in the region work in diamond mines.
d)
Some nations in the region have significant wealth from the sale of oil.
8.
Mobile phones may have played the role of the most tangible technology in the revolution. At a basic level, text messages and voice calls enabled the Egyptian people to coordinate, to stay informed, and to communicate amongst themselves and to the outside world. That is, until the government began interfering with Internet and mobile networks beginning on January 25. What began as the blocking of Twitter and Facebook became the complete shutdown of both services. Fully functional mobile services were not restored until February 3. But, beyond immediate communications, the near-ubiquitous [existing everywhere] mobile phone also provided protesters the opportunity to document the events that were unfolding. As tools for crafting the revolution’s narrative,mobile phones gave protesters a sense of ownership over the events. Their videos and photos will also be used to shape the story that will live on.
—Zack Brisson, “The Role of Technology in the Egyptian Revolution,” Reboot, March 2011
Which description best summarizes the role of communication technology in the Egyptian revolution of 2011?
—Zack Brisson, “The Role of Technology in the Egyptian Revolution,” Reboot, March 2011
Which description best summarizes the role of communication technology in the Egyptian revolution of 2011?
a)
Television was key to gaining widespread Egyptian support for the protesters.
b)
While mobile phones were important, the Internet was critical to organizing and
communicating.
communicating.
c)
Mobile phones helped protesters to communicate with government officials about
the need for change.
the need for change.
d)
Mobile phones were critical, enabling protesters to communicate during the revolt
as well as tell the story of the events.
as well as tell the story of the events.
9.
How did the government's decision to shutdown mobile and Internet systems impact
the protesters' use of technology?
the protesters' use of technology?
a)
Protesters returned to pen and paper for communication.
b)
Protesters turned to state-run television broadcasts to receive news.
c)
Many protesters used text messages instead of voice calls to coordinate
information.
information.
d)
Many protesters used the cameras on mobile phones to record the events of the
revolution.
revolution.
10.
Five Pillars of Islam
1. Believe in one god.
2. Pray five times a day.
3. Give charity to the poor.
4. Fast during the holy month.
5. Travel to Makkah (Mecca) once.
How may the Five Pillars of Islam shape the daily activities of believers?
1. Believe in one god.
2. Pray five times a day.
3. Give charity to the poor.
4. Fast during the holy month.
5. Travel to Makkah (Mecca) once.
How may the Five Pillars of Islam shape the daily activities of believers?
a)
There is fasting in the mornings.
b)
There is a duty to give to the poor each day.
c)
There is time each day to attend the mosque.
d)
There are certain times to pray during each day.
11.
How will increased use of communication technologies, such as mobile phones, the Internet, and social media, most likely be a positive influence on the societies of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
a)
More citizens will become fluent in Arabic.
b)
Western movies and music will become more popular.
c)
Governments will allow greater participation by citizens.
d)
National military forces will communicate more effectively.
12.
Another resource of vital importance to the region is water. Egypt, Iran, and Turkey are the only countries in the region with abundant fresh water resources. Roughly two-thirds of the Arab world depend on sources outside their borders for their water supply.
Public Broadcasting System website Global Connections http://www.pbs.org/ (accessed November 2015)
What has been the effect of the conditions described in the excerpt?
Public Broadcasting System website Global Connections http://www.pbs.org/ (accessed November 2015)
What has been the effect of the conditions described in the excerpt?
a)
Tensions between nations in SW Asia have increased.
b)
Nations in SW Asia have come together to build dams.
c)
Widespread famine has plagued many areas of SW Asia.
d)
Pipelines are being constructed to move water in SW Asia.
13.
Which major geographic factor dominates nations in the region of North Africa and
Southwest Asia?
Southwest Asia?
a)
A huge fresh water sea
b)
A set of high mountains
c)
A system of large canyons
d)
A collection of vast deserts
14.
According to the chart, exports from Latin America are similar to those from Southwest Asia because both regions export —
a)
a range of precious metals
b)
mostly manufactured good
c)
mainly agricultural products
d)
a variety of natural resources
15.
Most farms in Egypt are located along the Nile River. Which geographic feature makes it difficult to farm other parts of Egypt?
a)
Deserts
b)
Rift valleys
c)
A river delta
d)
Oil reserves
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