Worksheets1st Semester Final Review
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is desalination?
adding salt to freshwater
adding salt to seawater
removing salt from seawater
removing salt from freshwater
Many of the largest cities in Southwest Asia are located on or near...
deserts
major rivers
large grasslands
mountain ranges
What do Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all have in common?
Bible
Monotheism
5 Pillars
Synagogue
Which one of the statements below is NOT a reason that led to the creation of Israel?
Holocaust
Zioinism
Jewish connection to the land
No one else was living there
What land(s) are part of Palestine?
Gaza Strip and West Bank
Jordan
East Jerusalem and Lebanon
Saudi Arabia
What is the main difference between Christianity and Judaism?
Christian belief in Abraham
Christian belief that Jesus is the Son of God
Jewish belief in the 5 Pillars
Jewish belief in the New Testament
Why did Islam split into two branches, Shia and Sunni?
The Shia believe only Arabs can be Muslims.
Arguments over what should be in the 5 Pillars.
The Shia wanted to change the direction of prayer from Mecca to Jerusalem.
They disagreed over who should lead the Muslim community after the death of Muhammad.
What is the name of the movement for a Jewish home state?
anti-Semitism
Zionism
Holocaust
Palestinianization
What caused the Persian Gulf War?
The U.S was bombed by Saudi Arabia
Iraq invaded Kuwait hoping to have control of the oil
9-11 attacks
Iraq was thought to have WMDs
Two main reasons for continued interest in Middle East
oil and terrorism
oil and diamonds
diamonds and textiles
land and religion
The United States went to war to help liberate Kuwait in which war?
Persian Gulf War
Operation Iraqi Freedom
WWI
War in Afghanistan
What was the Islamic terrorist group that carried out 9-11?
Boko Haram
ISIL
Al-Qaeda
ISIS
What is the main reason the U.S. went to war in Afghanistan?
Free the people from the brutal rule of the Taliban
Attacks of September 11, 2001
To help the Afghans fight the Soviets
The U.S. wanted to fight the Taliban
Who invaded who in Operation Iraqi Freedom?
Iraq invaded Kuwait
US invaded Afghanistan
US invaded Iraq
Arabs invaded Israel
Why did the European Partitioning under the Sykes-Picot agreement cause conflict?
Other European nations were upset they did not acquire more territory.
The French disagreed with the British on which land to mandate.
Countries were allowed to maintain wealth of natural resources.
Europeans ignored historical and religious/ethnic borders.
Why are Sunnis and Shias in conflict today?
They are fighting over Muhammad.
They fight for power in nations where there are both groups.
Both want to create a new Islamic nation.
The only fighting is between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
What caused the War in Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom)?
The U.S was bombed by Saudi Arabia
Iraq invaded Kuwait hoping to have control of the oil
9-11 attacks
Iraq was thought to have WMDs and Saddam Hussein was seen as a threat
What is the goal of Kurdish nationalism?
a Kurdish language
to take over the country of Iraq
a country for the Kurds
to take over the land of Palestine
Who is the head of government in Israel?
supreme leader
president
prime minister
emperor
Who is the head of government in Turkey?
premier
president
prime minister
emperor
Who is the head of government in Saudi Arabia?
king
president
prime minister
supreme leader
Who is the head of government in Iran?
president
king
prime minister
mayor
What is the role of the citizens in Israel's government?
they have no role
they elect the president and Knesset (parliament)
the vote for local councils
they elect the Knesset (parliament)
How has Israel made up for its lack of natural resources?
by importing raw materials and keeping them in storage
by fishing and desalinating water and then producing all other natural resources
by importing raw materials and exporting technology and finished goods like polished diamonds and software
by exporting oil and using the desert to grow all of their food
What type of government does Iran have?
Islamic republic
parliamentary democracy
theocracy
presidential democracy
What type of government does Turkey have?
Islamic republic
parliamentary democracy
federal republic
presidential democracy
What type of government does Israel have?
theocracy
constitutional monarchy
parliamentary democracy
presidential democracy
What type of government does Saudi Arabia have?
parliamentary democracy
autocratic monarchy
theocracy
presidential democracy
What do the governments of Saudi Arabia and Iran have in common?
the citizens must follow sharia law
they are democratic governments
they both have prime ministers
the citizens get to elect the president
What type of economy does Israel have?
mixed toward command
mixed toward market
pure market
pure command
What type of economy does Saudi Arabia have?
mixed toward command
mixed toward market
pure market
pure command
What type of economy does Iran have?
mixed way toward market
mixed toward command, barely
pure market
traditional
What type of economy does Turkey have?
mixed toward command
mixed toward market
pure market
pure command
How does the literacy rate impact the economy of a country?
Usually the lower the literacy rate, the more successful the economy.
Usually the higher the literacy rate, the less successful the economy.
Usually the higher the literacy rate, the more successful the economy.
Usually the lower the literacy rate, the more money the country has to spend.
Which two countries depend on oil as their most important natural resource?
Israel and Turkey
Israel and Iran
Saudi Arabia and Turkey
Iran and Saudi Arabia
Which country is closest to pure market on the continuum?
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Israel
Who has the most power in Iran's government?
supreme leader
president
king
prime minister
What is a subsidy?
A tax on imports
When the government of a country gives money to certain businesses so that they can continue to compete with imports from other countries
A halt to trade
A tax on exports
What are sanctions?
A tax on imports
When the government of a country gives money to certain businesses so that they can continue to compete with imports from other countries
when countries use trade barriers, like quotas or tariffs, to punish another country
A tax on exports
What is the role of the citizens in Saudi Arabia's government?
they have no role in electing the head of government
they elect the president and parliament
the vote for the king
they elect the parliament
What is the role of the citizens in Iran's government?
they have no role in electing the head of government
they elect the president and parliament, but not the supreme leader
the vote for the king and supreme leader, but not the parliament
they elect the parliament and the head of state, but not the president
What is the role of the citizens in Turkey's government?
they have no role in electing the head of government
they elect the president and parliament, but not the prime minister because they don't have one
the vote for the parliament, but not the president
they elect the parliament and the head of state, but not the president
Which of these are effects of deforestion?
drought and water pollution
desertification and soil erosion
slash and burn farming and logging
increased rainfall and increased biodiversity
What would prevent desertification?
better farming practices and more rainfall
drought and creating national parks
planting trees and erosion
overgrazing of livestock and heavy irrigation
What is the biggest cause of deforestation in the tropical rainforest?
overpopulation
water pollution
people over hunting the wildlife
people cutting down trees to clear land for farming
How can desertification impact people in Africa?
it can lead to an increase in economic growth
it can lead to starvation or force people to move
it can cause deforestation in the tropical rainforest
it can cause the water to be come polluted or contaminated
What are the two most practiced religions in Africa?
Judaism and Islam
Christianity and Islam
Animism and Christianity
Islam and traditional religion
What ethnic group lives in north Africa and mostly practices Islam?
Arabs
Swahili
Bantu
Persians
What ethnic group lives on the east coast of Africa, believes in Mila, and mostly practices Islam?
Arabs
Swahili
Bantu
Persians
What ethnic group lives in central or southern Africa, have a tradition of drum playing, and has many members that practice Christianity or Islam?
Arabs
Swahili
Bantu
Kurds
Why is it difficult to trade or travel on some of Africa's rivers?
The rivers flow north
The rivers are too shallow
The rivers have cataracts and waterfalls
The rivers travel uphill into the dense mountains
How has water contamination impacted children in Africa?
Millions of children have died because of diarrheal diseases from drinking contaminated water.
Children in Africa have not had to deal with contaminated water.
Millions of children have died because of malnutrition.
Many boys in Africa have to spend many hours a day trying to find clean water for their families.
What ethnic group has spread it language throughout Africa because of a history of migration?
Bantu
Arabs
Swahili
Persians
Which of these areas is MOST at risk for desertification?
tropical rainforest
Sahel
savanna
Great Rift Valley
What would be a good title for the list below?
*agriculture
*logging
*population growth
*slash and burn
Causes of Desertification
Effects of Desertification
Effects of Deforestation
Causes of Deforestation
Why do many people in Africa speak Arabic and practice the religion of Islam?
They Kurds were given their own country in Africa after Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria refused to recognize them as an ethnic group.
The Arabs expanded their empire from the Arabian Peninsula into Africa as they traded over land and on the sea.
The Bantu brought their iron-working skills from West Africa to the rest of the continent.
The majority of Persians believe that the leader of the religion must be a blood relative of Muhammad.
What country is this?
Nigeria
Sudan
South Africa
Kenya
Located in north Africa, transitional zone, and semi-arid: These statements all describe which area?
Sahel
Sahara
tropical rainforest
savanna
Mostly Sunni Muslims, with some Jews and Christians, don't have their own country, live in areas or Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Iran: These statements describe which ethnic group?
Kurds
Arabs
Bantu
Persians
Mostly Shia Muslims, with some other religions, live mainly in Iran, speak Farsi: These statements describe which ethnic group?
Kurds
Arabs
Bantu
Persians
Mostly Sunni Muslims, with some other religions, largest ethnic group in SW Asia, have their own language: These statements describe which ethnic group?
Kurds
Arabs
Bantu
Persians
Founded by Abraham, holy book is the Torah, monotheistic, oldest of the three Semitic religions: These statements describe which religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Founded by Jesus, holy book is the Bible, monotheistic, belief that Jesus is the Messiah: These statements describe which religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Founded by Mohammad, holy book is the Qur'an, monotheistic, started in present day Saudi Arabia: These statements describe which religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
What body of water connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea?
Mediterranean Sea
Suez Canal
Strait of Hormuz
Panama Canal
Which physical feature connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea?
Strait of Hormuz
Suez Canal
Persian Gulf
Jordan River
What country is this?
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
