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Unit 5 & 6 Review

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After World War II, Jewish people migrated to _____________, a newly established country. They have long, traditional links to this region.

a)

Israel

b)

Jordan

c)

Lebanon

d)

Syria

2.

The _____________ is the factor most responsible for unifying Southwest Asia and North Africa as a culture region.

a)

Persian language

b)

Islamic religion

c)

Similar architecture

d)

Theocratic governments

3.

Which historical factor MOST influenced the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991?

a)

Many former Soviet states adopted a communist government.

b)

Many former Soviet states had once operated as democracies.

c)

Many former Soviet states had once been independent nations.

d)

Many former Soviet states used English as the official language.

4.

Why is extracting oil and coal a challenge in Russia?

a)

deposits are in very cold environments

b)

deposits are too deep to attempt recovery

c)

deposits are privately owned by corporations

d)

deposits are in politically contested regions

5.

Climate and geography explain why most of the cities of Russia are located in the __________.

a)

Northwest

b)

Southeast

c)

Northeast

d)

Southwest

6.

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 (man-made) goods

c)

mainly agricultural products

d)

a variety of natural resources

7.

Which geographic factor dominates the region of North Africa and Southwest Asia?

a)

huge fresh water seas

b)

high mountains

c)

large canyons

d)

vast deserts

8.

Which letter indicates Egypt?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

Which letter indicates Iran?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

10.

Which letter indicates Iraq?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

11.

Which nation shown on the map is Russia?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

12.

Which nation was never part of the Soviet Union?

a)

Georgia

b)

Kazakhstan

c)

Mongolia

d)

Ukraine

13.

How does the geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa most likely affect the economies of the region?

a)

Agriculture 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 from a substantial portion of many economies of the region.

14.

What natural resource supports the economic development in the Middle East?

a)

gold

b)

silver

c)

timber

d)

oil

15.
  • located on the Sinai Peninsula, east of Egypt
  • links the Mediterranean and Red Seas
  • makes trade between Europe and Asia easier

What am I?

a)

Panama Canal

b)

Strait of Malacca

c)

Sahara Desert

d)

Suez Canal

16.

Settlement patterns in Russia were most likely influenced by -

a)

voting patterns in large cities

b)

border disputes with neighbors

c)

climate conditions of the region

d)

international trade organizations.

17.

Because of Saudi Arabia's lack of fresh water, officials have -

a)

built desalinization plants

b)

planted drought resistant crops

c)

elevated homes to avoid flooding

d)

constructed dams on major rivers

18.

Human actions in this passage are an example of -

a)

adapting to the environment

b)

migrating to new regions

c)

modifying the environment

d)

protecting the environment

19.

Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

a)

Cotton growers will likely halt production in the region.

b)

Environmental concerns outweigh commercial interests.

c)

The local government will reverse the falling water level.

d)

Altering the environment can have drastic consequences.

20.

How has the distribution of natural resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa 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.

21.

Many nations have established trade relationships with countries in Southwest Asia and North Africa because of -

a)

growth in the population of the world.

b)

increasing demand for oil in the world.

c)

lack of water resources in SW Asia and N Africa.

d)

decrease in agricultural exports.

22.

Private ownership of goods and services is to capitalism as government ownership of goods and services is to ____________.

a)

free enterprise

b)

communism

c)

North and South Korea

d)

natural resources

23.

Under the Soviet Union workers (such as farmers and laborers) worked for the state (or government). Today, under the current Russian government, the same workers -

a)

work for government run businesses

b)

produce products for international markets

c)

do not have jobs

d)

make their own decisions about a job.

24.

How does the pipeline distribution system in the picture show the use of natural gas and oil in Russia?

a)

Most natural gas and oil distribution in Russia is done by railroad.

b)

Most natural gas and oil distribution in Russia is for military purposes.

c)

Most natural gas and oil distribution in Russia is for export to other countries.

d)

Most natural gas and oil distribution in Russia begins in the west.

25.

Turkey and Israel have which type of government?

a)

communism

b)

theocratic republic

c)

democratic republic

d)

absolute monarchy

26.

Saudi Arabia has -

a)

an absolute monarchy.

b)

a parliamentary democracy.

c)

a theocratic government.

d)

a constitutional democracy.

27.

Which of the following is NOT found in a limited government?

a)

free speech

b)

one-party rule

c)

multi-party elections

d)

`protection of human rights.

28.

One difference between the Russian government and the US government is that -

a)

the Russian government manages a federal budget.

b)

the US government allows citizens to vote.

c)

the Russian government has an president and a prime minister.

d)

the US government is governed by a constitution.

29.

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.

c)

Mobile phones helped protesters to communicate with government officials about 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.

30.

How might the 5 Pillars of Islam shape the daily activities of believers?

a)

There is fasting in the mornings.

b)

Their 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.

31.

Yom Kippur is an important holiday in Judaism because -

a)

it marks the beginning of the Jewish calendar.

b)

it is a day devoted to asking for forgiveness.

c)

it celebrates the freedom of Jewish people from Egyptian pharaohs.

d)

it honors the bravery of Jewish people resisting the Roman Empire.

32.

The purpose of the annual Hajj (a Muslims pilgrimage, or trip, to Mecca in Saudi Arabia) is -

a)

to pray at the tomb of Muhammad.

b)

to meet other Muslims who are need of charity.

c)

to provide gifts to religious leaders.

d)

to honor the sites important to early Islam.