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WorksheetsMiddle East Geography Review
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 41mins
Which bodies of water are connected by the Suez Canal?
the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf
the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea
The Red Sea and the Arabian Sea
The major rivers in Southwest Asia have become political issues because
everyone needs to be able to use the water and there is only a limited amount.
farmers have not been able to find ways to use the water for irrigation.
deserts prevent the rivers from being large enough to be useful.
they can be used only for trade and travel but not for drinking water.
People living along the rivers of Southwest Asia have built canals, qanats, and water wheels to use the water for
flood control.
irrigation.
shipping.
swimming.
What did Muhammad believe the angel Gabriel was asking him to do?
tell the word of god to the people
bring an end to all religions other than Islam
develop Mecca into a more powerful trading center
tear down the Ka'aba because idols had been stored there
Why was Christianity finally accepted by the Roman Emperor as a legal religion?
Christians made the worship of Roman gods and goddesses part of their religion as well.
Emperor Constantine recognized that many Romans has become Christians.
Christian armies defeated the Roman Emperor in battle.
There were few other religions left in the Roman empire by 313 AD.
How have the major rivers of Southwest Asia become a part of Political conflict?
Many rivers dry up during the hot summers.
Several countries have built dams along their portion of the river, cutting off water to those living downstream.
Most countries do not allow water to be taken out of rivers for irrigation.
The rivers have nothing to do with the area's political conflict.
Which does Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Kuwait share?
Afghanistan River
Euphrates River
Jordan River
Tigris River
People living in the deserts in Southwest Asia have usually made their living by
farming.
trading animals and handmade goods.
working in the oil industry.
mining and hired labor.
What basic belief made Christianity different from Judaism?
Christians believed Jesus was the Messiah, or savior of man.
Only Judaism accepted the believed in the Ten Commandments.
Jews never had problems with Roman authorities, while the Christians did.
Christians allowed the worship of many of the Roman gods, while Judaism did not.
What is the religion of most of the Arabs in Southwest Asia?
Judaism
Sunni Muslim
Christianity
Shia Muslim
What is the relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
The three religions all believe in different gods.
All three religions accept Jesus as the "Son of God"
Unlike Judaism and Chrisitianity, Islam won new converts only by war and force.
Islam includes much of the Old and New Testaments in its holy book, the Qur'an
Why did Islam spread so quickly after the death of Muhammad?
Jews and Christians were forced to convert to Islam or face prison or death.
There were no religions in that part of the world to compete with Islam.
Muslims rufused to trade with anyone who would not convert to Islam.
Muslim armies conquered empires that had weakened over the years.
Which ethnic group is most numerous in Southwest Asia?
Jews
Kurds
Persians
Arabs
What is the main belief that distinguished the Jewish faith from the others in the ancient world?
the belief in life after death
the worship of a single god rather than many gods
the organization of believers into a separate state
the offering of sacrifices during religious ceremonies
What is the religion of most of the Kurds?
Sunni Muslim
Judaism
Shia Muslim
Chrisitanity
The "Bedouins" are SW Asians who have traditionally lived in and around
large river systems.
major deserts.
oil fields.
urban areas.
Which are the 3 main religious groups of SW Asia?
Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Chritianity, Islam, Shamanism
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam
Why did Jesus have trouble with both the Jewish leaders and the Roman authorities?
Jesus urged people to tear down the Temple in Jerusalem.
Jews accused him of crimes against their teachings; Romans saw him as a threat to the Roman Empire.
The new religion of Christianity was opend only to a very few people.
He encouraged the people to form an army and revolt against the government.
What are the Five Pillars?
the first 5 books of the Qur'an
the 5 columns that support the roof of the Ka'abe
5 beliefs shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
5 basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to meet in their lives
Which do Kurds share as part of their ethnic group?
the Kurdish language
they live in the same country
the ability to move freely to other countries
self-rule in the land of Kurdistan
Many of the largest cities in SW Asia are located on or near
deserts.
major rivers.
large grasslands.
mountain ranges.
Why is the Suez Canal so important to international shipping?
The Suez Canal is Iraq's only waterway leading into the Persian Gulf.
The Suez Canal is the only way for ships to get out of the Persian Gulf.
The Suez Canal makes it possible to get to the Mediterranean Sea from the Arabian Sea without having to sail around the continent of Africa.
The Suez Canal connects the Jordan River to the Persian Gulf, making it less expensive to ship products to other parts of SW Asia.
How has the building of dams created problems for countries sharing rivers in SW Asia?
Dams are too expensive to build to be practical.
Dams limit the water available to countries further downstream.
Few countries have the technology needed to be able to build dams.
Countries in SW Asia are not allowed to build dams along shared rivers.
What is the holy writing of Judaism?
Torah
Qur'an
New Testament
constitution
What is the religion of most Persians?
Judaism
Christianity
Sunni Muslim
Shia Muslim
Which describes the climate of much of SW Asia?
hot and dry
windy and cold
tropical and rainy
moderate and cool
Why aren't desalinization and drip irrigation used more in SW Asia?
Most countries do not know about these technologies.
These technologies are very expensive for the countries to use.
Drip irrigation is not very effective in a hot, dry climate.
Few countries in SW Asia have access to seawater.
Which bodies of water are connected by the Strait of Hormuz?
the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf
the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea
the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea
Why do Muslims call Jews and Christians "People of the Book"?
Jews and Christians were the first groups in SW Asia who had a written language.
Much of the Old and New Testament are included in the Qur'an.
Followers of all three religions were taken in census records.
People belonging to these religions could read.
Which would be an example of a religious group?
People who like to read the same literature
people who share a belief in God or gods
people who share a language or religion
people who grow similar food
Which would be an example of an ethnic group?
people who like to read the same literature
people who share a belief in God or gods
people who share a language or religion
people who grow similar food
Who was the founder of Judaism?
Jesus
Moses
Abraham
Muhammad
Because mountains block winds coming from the ocean, much of the interior of Southwest Asia is....
grassland.
rich farmland.
inland lakes.
desert.
What issue led to a split in Islam that resulted in two main branches?
The Shia believed all Muslims should be Arab
Arguments over the 5 Pillars
The Shia wanted to pray in the direction of Jerusalem
Who should lead the Muslim community after Muhammad's death
What country in Southwest Asia has the largest about of oil reserves?
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
Egypt
Most Muslims practice....
Shia Islam
Sunni Islam
What modern country is the home to those who call themselves Persians?
Syria
Israel
Iran
Iraq
