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Middle East

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This map best represents –

a)

North Africa

b)

Southwest Asia

c)

Central Asia

d)

all of the above

2.

This map best represents –

a)

North Africa

b)

Southwest Asia

c)

Central Asia

d)

none of the above

3.

This map best represents –

a)

North Africa

b)

Southwest Asia

c)

Central Asia

d)

all of the above

4.

The majority of Southwest Asia has a _________________________ climate.

a)

Tropical Rainforest

b)

Tropical Savanna

c)

Mediterranean

d)

Desert

5.

Some countries in the region have become wealthy due to the abundance of—

a)

water

b)

silver

c)

petroleum (oil)

d)

gold

6.

All of the following are responsible for the location of cities in the Southwest Asia and

North Africa EXCEPT—

a)

water sources

b)

cultural diversity

c)

natural resources

d)

transportation routes

7.

Where would the nomadic Bedouins probably live?

a)

In the desert climates

b)

In the areas with the best climate and resources.

c)

In the highlands because they have the highest level of economic activities.

d)

all of the above

8.

What is the main reason Bedouin nomads move from place to place?

a)

for better healthcare

b)

to find better economic opportunities

c)

to clear new land for their crops

d)

to find fresh grass for their herds

9.

Water resources in the country of ________ and _______ have been affected by the building of a dam

and irrigation ditches by Turkey on the Tigris-Euphrates Rivers.

a)

Egypt, Israel

b)

Iraq, Syria

c)

Afghanistan, Libya

d)

Jordan, Kuwait

10.

Who is the founder of Judaism?

a)

God

b)

Trinity

c)

Abraham

d)

Mohammed

11.

Which is the sacred text of Islam?

a)

BIble

b)

Salah

c)

Qur'an

d)

Hajj

12.

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are monotheistic meaning they believe in –

a)

one god

b)

many gods

c)

no gods

d)

all the gods

13.

The Five Pillars of Faith are beliefs of what religion?

a)

Islam

b)

Christianity

c)

Judaism

d)

all of the above

14.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Faith?

a)

travel to Mecca once in your lifetime

b)

thou shall not steal

c)

give to charity

d)

pray five times a day

15.

The dominant religion in countries of the Middle East and Northern Africa is Islam. The countries primarily speak Arabic. Some have better access to trade than others. Some are oil-rich nations, but not others. Which of the following assertions can be made based on this information?

a)

The Middle East and Northern Africa can be considered a single region due to their common religion and climate and landscape.

b)

The Middle East and Northern Africa must be considered separate regions because they are located on separate continents.

c)

The Middle East and Northern Africa can be considered together as a region due to the variety of political systems in the area

d)

None of the above

16.

Why do women in many Southwest Asian countries have fewer political and social rights than men?

a)

Religious and cultural beliefs are a part of the law in these countries.

b)

These countries believe that women are less intelligent than men.

c)

The governments believe women should have no rights.

d)

The societies are trying to protect women from negative influences in the world

17.

Technology that has helped North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia have more freshwater is

a)

deforestation

b)

desalination

c)

oil refining

d)

desertification

18.

The main idea of the paragraph above is

a)

The wars in the Middle East are very short and efficient.

b)

Israel has led a war against Arab nations.

c)

There are many conflicts for many reasons in the Middle East.

d)

The United Nations is dominated by the United States.

19.

Which region would most OPEC member nations be from?

a)

Russia

b)

Europe

c)

North America

d)

North Africa and Southwest Asia

20.

OPECs major role is –

a)

to control supply.

b)

to control demand

c)

to find more oil

d)

to recycle oil

21.
Which of these natural resources is in extremely short supply in the Middle East?
a)
Water
b)
Coal
c)
Iron
d)
Oil
22.

Which is true of how oil has changed the Middle East?

a)

All Residents are poorer

b)

it has not impacted their economy

c)

it has modernized this area

d)

it has helped terrorists