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Southwest Asia (Middle East) Geography

Total questions: 103

Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

river which begins in Turkey and flows through Syria and Iraq

a)

Tigris River

b)

Euphrates River

c)

Jordan River

d)

Persian Gulf

2.

river north of the Euphrates River that begins in Turkey and flows through Syria and Iraq

a)

Persian Gulf

b)

Jordan River

c)

Tigris River

d)

Euphrates River

3.

one of the major shipping routes for oil to be shipped out of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and other countries along its shores

a)

Strait of Hormuz

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Red Sea

d)

Persian Gulf

4.

one of the major shipping routes for oil to be shipped out of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and other countries along its shores

a)

Strait of Hormuz

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Red Sea

d)

Persian Gulf

5.

this narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea

a)

Strait of Hormuz

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Red Sea

d)

Jordan River

6.

one of the major shipping routes for oil to be shipped out of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and other countries along its shores

a)

Strait of Hormuz

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Red Sea

d)

Persian Gulf

7.

this narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea

a)

Strait of Hormuz

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Red Sea

d)

Jordan River

8.

this narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea

a)

Strait of Hormuz

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Red Sea

d)

Jordan River

9.

this narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea

a)

Strait of Hormuz

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Red Sea

d)

Jordan River

10.

this narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea

a)

Strait of Hormuz

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Red Sea

d)

Jordan River

11.

river north of the Euphrates River that begins in Turkey and flows through Syria and Iraq

a)

Persian Gulf

b)

Jordan River

c)

Tigris River

d)

Euphrates River

12.

river which begins in Turkey and flows through Syria and Iraq

a)

Tigris River

b)

Euphrates River

c)

Jordan River

d)

Persian Gulf

13.

this narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea

a)

Strait of Hormuz

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Red Sea

d)

Jordan River

14.

sea that is located south of Saudi Arabia

a)

Red Sea

b)

Arabian Sea

c)

Persian Gulf

d)

Strait of Hormuz

15.

this narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea

a)

Strait of Hormuz

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Red Sea

d)

Jordan River

16.

sea that is located south of Saudi Arabia

a)

Red Sea

b)

Arabian Sea

c)

Persian Gulf

d)

Strait of Hormuz

17.

this narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea

a)

Strait of Hormuz

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Red Sea

d)

Jordan River

18.

manmade feature that connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea; prevents ships from having to travel all around the coast of Africa to reach the Middle East.

a)

Panama Canal

b)

Strait of Hormuz

c)

Suez Canal

d)

Persian Gulf

19.

sea that is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by the Suez Canal

a)

Arabian Sea

b)

Strait of Hormuz

c)

Persian Gulf

d)

Red Sea

20.

located at the far eastern edge of the region of Southwest Asia; a landlocked country

a)

Iran

b)

Afghanistan

c)

Syria

d)

Iraq

21.

located at the far eastern edge of the region of Southwest Asia; a landlocked country

a)

Iran

b)

Afghanistan

c)

Syria

d)

Iraq

22.

a strip of land along the southern coast of Israel

a)

West Bank

b)

Iran

c)

Gaza Strip

d)

Turkey

23.

a strip of land along the southern coast of Israel

a)

West Bank

b)

Iran

c)

Gaza Strip

d)

Turkey

24.

land set aside in Israel for the Arabs; located in the eastern portion of Israel

a)

Kuwait

b)

Iran

c)

Gaza Strip

d)

West Bank

25.

land set aside in Israel for the Arabs; located in the eastern portion of Israel

a)

Kuwait

b)

Iran

c)

Gaza Strip

d)

West Bank

26.
What continents come together to form the Middle East?
a)
Asia, North America, South America
b)
Asia, North America, Europe
c)
Africa, Asia, and Australia
d)
Asia, Africa, and Europe
27.
What continents come together to form the Middle East?
a)
Asia, North America, South America
b)
Asia, North America, Europe
c)
Africa, Asia, and Australia
d)
Asia, Africa, and Europe
28.
Which body of water supplies Israel with its fresh water
a)
Suez Canal
b)
Tigris River
c)
Jordan River
d)
Euphrates River
29.
Which of the following is man-made?
a)
canal
b)
river
c)
strait
d)
peninsula
30.
Which body of water supplies Israel with its fresh water
a)
Suez Canal
b)
Tigris River
c)
Jordan River
d)
Euphrates River
31.
The increasing population growth in Southwest Asia has increased the pollution of the water supply.  Which industry has been directly affected by this pollution?
a)
agriculture
b)
forestry
c)
mining
d)
oil
32.
The increasing population growth in Southwest Asia has increased the pollution of the water supply.  Which industry has been directly affected by this pollution?
a)
agriculture
b)
forestry
c)
mining
d)
oil
33.
The Jordan River empties into which body of water?
a)
Black Sea
b)
Mediterranean Sea
c)
Red Sea
d)
Dead Sea
34.
Why have the major rivers in Southwest Asia been political issues?
a)
deserts prevent the rivers from being large enough to be useful
b)
they can be used only for trade and travel, but not fir 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
35.
Why have the major rivers in Southwest Asia been political issues?
a)
deserts prevent the rivers from being large enough to be useful
b)
they can be used only for trade and travel, but not fir 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
36.
How have dams built along the rivers caused problems for people living further downstream?
a)
dams are expensive
b)
a river can only be dammed in one place along its path
c)
no fish can live in the rivers after they have been dammed
d)
less water comes down the river to those people once the dam is built
37.
How have dams built along the rivers caused problems for people living further downstream?
a)
dams are expensive
b)
a river can only be dammed in one place along its path
c)
no fish can live in the rivers after they have been dammed
d)
less water comes down the river to those people once the dam is built
38.
Which country borders the Persian Gulf along with Kuwait, Iraq, and Iran?
a)
Afghanistan
b)
Jordan
c)
Saudi Arabia
d)
Turkey
39.
Which featured is labeled #8?
a)
Mediterranean Sea
b)
Suez Canal
c)
Dead Sea
d)
Strait of Hormuz 
40.
What country is represented by number 2?
a)
Iraq
b)
Iran
c)
Saudi Arabia
d)
Afghanistan
41.
What country is represented by number 2?
a)
Iraq
b)
Iran
c)
Saudi Arabia
d)
Afghanistan
42.
Which featured is labeled #8?
a)
Mediterranean Sea
b)
Suez Canal
c)
Dead Sea
d)
Strait of Hormuz 
43.
What feature is represented by the letter B?
a)
West Bank
b)
Gaza Strip
c)
Suez Canal
d)
Persian Gulf
44.
What feature is represented by the letter D?
a)
Tigris River
b)
Euphrates River
c)
Jordan River
d)
Persian Gulf
45.
What feature is represented by the letter D?
a)
Tigris River
b)
Euphrates River
c)
Jordan River
d)
Persian Gulf
46.
What feature is represented by the letter B?
a)
West Bank
b)
Gaza Strip
c)
Suez Canal
d)
Persian Gulf
47.
What country is represented by number one?
a)
Iran
b)
Iraq
c)
Afghanistan
d)
Israel
48.
What country is represented by number 2?
a)
Iraq
b)
Iran
c)
Saudi Arabia
d)
Afghanistan
49.
What country is represented by number 4?
a)
Saudi Arabia
b)
Israel
c)
Turkey
d)
Iraq
50.
What country is represented by number 4?
a)
Saudi Arabia
b)
Israel
c)
Turkey
d)
Iraq
51.
What country is represented by number 5?
a)
Jordan
b)
Israel
c)
Syria
d)
Egypt
52.
What country is represented by number 5?
a)
Jordan
b)
Israel
c)
Syria
d)
Egypt
53.
In what country do the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers begin?
a)
Iraq
b)
Turkey
c)
Iran
54.
What body of water do the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers empty into?
a)
Red Sea
b)
Persian Gulf
c)
Suez Canal 
d)
Arabian Sea
55.
What body of water do the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers empty into?
a)
Red Sea
b)
Persian Gulf
c)
Suez Canal 
d)
Arabian Sea
56.
In what country do the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers begin?
a)
Iraq
b)
Turkey
c)
Iran
57.
What body of water do the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers empty into?
a)
Red Sea
b)
Persian Gulf
c)
Suez Canal 
d)
Arabian Sea
58.
Why is the Suez Canal so important to international trade?
a)
It is the only waterway leading to the Persian Gulf
b)
It makes it possible for ships to get to the Mediterranean to from the Arabian Sea without navigating around Africa
c)
It is the only canal ships can travel through without having to pay a tax
d)
The Suez Canal connects the Jordan River to the Persian Gulf, which makes it less expensive to ship products to other parts of Southwest Asia. 
59.
What country has almost no water?
a)
Saudi Arabia
b)
Iraq
c)
Turkey
d)
Israel
60.
How has the use of chemical fertilizers affected water supplies in Southwest Asia?
a)
Use of fertilizers means crops need to be watered 10 times as much
b)
Enormous amounts of water must be used to produce chemical fertilizers
c)
Chemical fertilizers have no effect on local water supplies in SW Asia
d)
Water supplies have been contaminated by the chemical run off from the fields
61.
Why don't more countries use drip irrigation and desalination?
a)
It is too expensive
b)
It is not effective
c)
Most countries don't have access to seawater
d)
The technologies are too new and require more research
62.
Why don't more countries use drip irrigation and desalination?
a)
It is too expensive
b)
It is not effective
c)
Most countries don't have access to seawater
d)
The technologies are too new and require more research
63.
Turkey building dams on the Euphrates to protect their water supply had what effect on Iraq?
a)
There was no effect
b)
Iraq went to war and took over Turkey
c)
Decreased shipping routes from the Persian Gulf
d)
Reduced the amount of water flowing downstream to Iraq
64.
How has water in Southwest Asia become a regional issue(problem)?
a)
Water pollution and shortages have made water a scarce resource
b)
Abundance of water means countries get along better
c)
There is too much water in Southwest Asia causing flooding
d)
Water is used in religious rituals
65.
What is true about the fresh water supply in Southwest Asia?
a)
Desalination plants make fresh water cheaply
b)
Fresh water is plentiful and easily accessed
c)
Fresh water resources are evenly distributed in the region
d)
Many conflicts in the region are about access to fresh water
66.
What problem does chemical fertilizers cause?
a)
Runoff can cause the chemicals to pollute nearby water and Causes salt to build up in soil making the land unusable
b)
Chemical fertilizers remove salt from water
c)
Chemical fertilzers are extremely expensive and only certain countries can afford them
d)
Chemical fertilizers lead to deforestation
67.
What is the primary disagreement between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
a)
Should the religion of Islam be monotheistic?
b)
How should water and oil rights in the region be divided?
c)
Who should be Muhammad's successor?
d)
Should Kurds or Arabs be in charge of the religion?
68.
Which best describes the religion of those who call themselves Arabs?
a)
All Arabs are Sunni Muslims
b)
Most are Muslim tough there are also many Christians and those of other faiths.
c)
Most Arabs are either Muslims or Jews
d)
The majority of Arabs are Shia Muslims
69.
What is the primary disagreement between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
a)
Should the religion of Islam be monotheistic?
b)
How should water and oil rights in the region be divided?
c)
Who should be Muhammad's successor?
d)
Should Kurds or Arabs be in charge of the religion?
70.
What is the primary disagreement between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
a)
Should the religion of Islam be monotheistic?
b)
How should water and oil rights in the region be divided?
c)
Who should be Muhammad's successor?
d)
Should Kurds or Arabs be in charge of the religion?
71.
Which best describes the religion of those who call themselves Arabs?
a)
All Arabs are Sunni Muslims
b)
Most are Muslim tough there are also many Christians and those of other faiths.
c)
Most Arabs are either Muslims or Jews
d)
The majority of Arabs are Shia Muslims
72.
Which of the following statements below least likely describes where most people in the Middle East live?
a)
in large cities located on bodies of water
b)
in the mountains away from the pollution of the cities
c)
away from bodies of water due to flooding
d)
in the rain forests of the interior regions
73.
Which describes the climate of much of Southwest Asia?
a)
hot and dry
b)
windy and cold
c)
moderate and cool
d)
tropical and rainy
74.
Which of the following statements below least likely describes where most people in the Middle East live?
a)
in large cities located on bodies of water
b)
in the mountains away from the pollution of the cities
c)
away from bodies of water due to flooding
d)
in the rain forests of the interior regions
75.
Which statement is correct when comparing Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?
a)
Only Christianity causes controversy in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
b)
All 3 religions use the Holy Bible as their primary religious text
c)
All 3 religions are monotheistic
d)
Only Judaism has its roots in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
76.
Which statement is correct when comparing Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?
a)
Only Christianity causes controversy in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
b)
All 3 religions use the Holy Bible as their primary religious text
c)
All 3 religions are monotheistic
d)
Only Judaism has its roots in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
77.
"4" on the map represents
a)
Arabian Sea
b)
Red Sea
c)
Suez Canal
d)
Persian Gulf
78.
"4" on the map represents
a)
Arabian Sea
b)
Red Sea
c)
Suez Canal
d)
Persian Gulf
79.
The natural resource that Saudi Arabia is most known for is
a)
coal
b)
oil
c)
copper
d)
iron
80.
The natural resource that Saudi Arabia is most known for is
a)
coal
b)
oil
c)
copper
d)
iron
81.
The natural resource that Saudi Arabia is most known for is
a)
coal
b)
oil
c)
copper
d)
iron
82.
The natural resource that Saudi Arabia is most known for is
a)
coal
b)
oil
c)
copper
d)
iron
83.
The natural resource that Saudi Arabia is most known for is
a)
coal
b)
oil
c)
copper
d)
iron
84.
Many of the largest cities in Southwest Asia are located on or near
a)
deserts
b)
major rivers
c)
large grasslands
d)
mountain ranges
85.
The natural resource that Saudi Arabia is most known for is
a)
coal
b)
oil
c)
copper
d)
iron
86.
Many of the largest cities in Southwest Asia are located on or near
a)
deserts
b)
major rivers
c)
large grasslands
d)
mountain ranges
87.
How has building of dams created problems for countries sharing rivers in Southwest Asia?
a)
Countries in Southwest Asia are not allowed to build dams along shared rivers.
b)
Dams are too expensive to build to be practical.
c)
Few countries have the technology needed to be able to build dams.
d)
Dams limit the water available to countries further downstream
88.
You hear a student say "Arabs, Persians and Kurds all live in the same region of the world and are practically the same thing. The only difference is the country in which they live." Why is this student incorrect?
a)
All three groups are only found in Iran.
b)
Arabs and Persians are the same group of people, but the Kurds are not.
c)
The student is incorrect because he means "city" instead of "country"
d)
The groups have many differences in their cultures and religious beliefs. 
89.
Which religion uses the Torah as its holy book?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
All of the Above
90.
Which religion originated in Mecca, Saudi Arabia?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
All of the Above
91.
Look at the map above. Why are certain regions so densely populated?
a)
Densely populated areas have more access to water sources and resources.
b)
Densely populated areas have more access to desert which makes travel easy.
c)
Densely populated areas are where there are less resources available to people.
d)
There is no reason that explains why some areas are more populated than others.
92.

Which of the following BEST describes ethnic group?

a)

common ancestry, religion, and traditions

b)

same religion and traditions

c)

same traditions and history

d)

common interests, experiences and country

93.

Which of the following BEST describes ethnic group?

a)

common ancestry, religion, and traditions

b)

same religion and traditions

c)

same traditions and history

d)

common interests, experiences and country

94.

What religion are most Arabs and Kurds?

a)

Shia Muslim

b)

Sunni Muslim

c)

Christian

d)

Jewish

95.

What religion are most Arabs and Kurds?

a)

Shia Muslim

b)

Sunni Muslim

c)

Christian

d)

Jewish

96.

Which of the following BEST describes ethnic group?

a)

common ancestry, religion, and traditions

b)

same religion and traditions

c)

same traditions and history

d)

common interests, experiences and country

97.

Why are Arabs VERY important to the Middle East?

a)

They have control over the other countries.

b)

They are responsible for the water shortage.

c)

They are responsible for oil spills.

d)

They are the largest ethnic group.

98.

A country with a high literacy rate will mostly have a ________ GDP and _______ standard of living.

a)

high, low

b)

low, low

c)

high, high

d)

low, high

99.

Why are Arabs VERY important to the Middle East?

a)

They have control over the other countries.

b)

They are responsible for the water shortage.

c)

They are responsible for oil spills.

d)

They are the largest ethnic group.

100.

Worshipers of this religion follow the Five Pillars of Faith.

a)

Judaism

b)

Islam

c)

Christianity

d)

Hinduism

101.

Followers of this religion worship in a synagogue.

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

102.

Which country in the Middle East has the most oil reserves?

a)

Iran

b)

Kuwait

c)

Saudi Arabia

d)

Iraq

103.

Why don't all countries in Southwest Asia use desalination and irrigation?

a)

Most countries have never heard of these.

b)

These technologies have not been invented yet.

c)

The bodies of water do not have salt.

d)

These technologies are very expensive.

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