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WorksheetsMiddle East Unit Test Quizizz
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 48mins
Which country is located at letter D? -7.2.1 PR
Israel
Syria
Iran
Iraq
Which Country is located at letter A?- 7.2.1 PR
Iraq
Israel
Iran
Syria
Which country is located at letter C?- 7.2.1 PR
Syria
Iraq
Israel
Iran
Which country is located at letter B? -7.2.1 PR
Syria
Iran
Israel
Iraq
Which physical feature is labeled the letter A?- 7.2.1 PR
Persian Gulf
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Black Sea
Which physical feature is labeled letter B? -7.2.1 PR
Persian Gulf
Black Sea
Indian Ocean
Caspian Sea
Which physical feature is labeled at latter C? -7.2.1 PR
Arabian Desert
Aral Sea
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Which physical feature is labeled at letter D? -7.2.1 PR
Black Sea
Aral Sea
Caspian Sea
Persian Gulf
Which physical feature is labeled at letter E? -7.2.1 PR
Gobi Desert
Arabian Desert
Sahara Desert
Kalahari Desert
Which physical feature is located at letter F? -7.2.1 PR
Persian Gulf
Black Sea
Indian Ocean
Aral Sea
Which of these accurately describes the climate and biome of the Middle East? -7.2.2
Tropical climate with thick jungles
Temperate climate experiencing all four seasons
Arid/semiarid climate with vast deserts
Savanna climate with plains and marshes
What is an effect caused from the Middle East being so dry?
Because it is so dry, rivers do not flow year around
People are able to grow a variety of crops
There is an abundance of water stored
Non of these are results of the Middle East being a dry climate
The land of the Middle East is broken up by ranges of mountains and steppes. This is known as what kind of climate? -7.2.2
Humid sub-tropical
Highland
Tropical
Savanna
What conclusion can be made about the population growth of the Middle East compared to other regions of the World?
The population of the Middle East is higher because there is more food available than other regions
The population of the Middle East is higher because of better access to modern medical services and healthcare interventions
The population of the Middle East is higher because there are more jobs there than other regions
The population of the Middle East is higher because 3.7 is the largest number on the chart
What challenges face the populations of the Middle East? Select all that apply.
High Unemployment
Severe Water Shortages
Famine
Housing shortages
Disease
Which of the following is a factor for the low standard of living in the Middle East
Limited doctors
lack of water and electricity
old infrastructure
All are factors of the low standards of living
What is the current overall result of the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts?
They have a lasting peace between them
The Israelis have wiped out the Palestinians
They Palestinians have their own country
They are still fighting over the land today
Based on the map of religious affiliation of the Middle East. What is the dominant religion of Iran
Shi'a Islam
Sunni Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Based on the map of religious affiliations. What is the dominant religion of Israel?
Shi'a Islam
Sunni Islam
Judaism
Christianity
The dominant ethnic group in Israel are the Jews. What language is spoken by the Jewish people of Israel?
Arabic
Hebrew
Persian
Berber
Shown is a flag of Israel. In the middle of the Israeli flag is the Star of David, a symbol of their religion. What is the religion associated with the Star of David?
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
What is the largest ethnic group in Iraq?
Persians
Kurds
Hebrews
Arabs
What is the dominant religious group in Northeastern Iraq?
Sunni Islam
Shi'a Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Examine the flag of Iraq. In the middle of the flag is the official language spoken in Iraq. what language is displayed in the middle of the Iraqi flag?
Persian
Hebrew
Arabic
Kurdish
What is the official language spoken in Iran?
Persian
Kurdish
Arabic
Hebrew
Which of the following does not describe the roles of women in Iran?
Women had to go to work during the Iran-Iraq War due to a shortage of workers
Women are making progress in education
Women in Iran have more rights than men
More women have college degrees than men in Iran
Who united the land to create the country of Israel, placing the capital in Jerusalem?
King Solomon
Shah Abbas I
King David
Shah Ismail
Who controlled the land of Israel for 400 years?
Persian Empire
Mongol Empire
Babylonian Empire
Ottoman Empire
What promise was made by the British government to create a Jewish Homeland
Camp David Peace Accords
Balfour Declaraction
Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Versailles
What year was the state of Israel officially created?
1517
1917
1947
1880
Who led most of the fighting against Israel from 1948 to 1977?
Syria
Egypt
Jordan
Lebanon
What brought about peace between Israel and Egypt?
Balfour Declaration
Treaty of Versailles
Camp David Peace Accords
Treaty of the Rights of Man
Who was the first foreign empire to control the territory of Iran?
Mongols
Turks
Arabs
Persians
Which best explains the events that occurred in Iran's government in 1979?
The Shah was forced into exile and is replaced by an Islamic clerical leader, proclaiming Iran to be an Islamic Republic.
Pro-democracy students demonstrate for civil liberties, and over 1,000 were arrested.
Military commander Reza Khan seizes power
Shah Abbas I reforms the army and begins diplomacy talks with Western Europe
Iran's government is a mixture of democracy and .....?
Socialism
Communism
Theocracy
Fascism
Who took control over Iraq for an extended period of time?
Persian Empire
Ottoman Empire
Mongol Empire
British Empire
Who was the ruler of Iraq who was removed from power and replaced the Us and other Un Nations?
Saddam Hussein
Shah Abbas I
Shah Ismail I
Reza Khan
What form of government is Iraq considered to be ruled by today?
Elected Republic
Democratic and Theocratic
Democratic Parliamentary
Islamic Federal Democracy
What form of government does Israel rule by today?
Democratic Parliamentary
Democratic and Theocratic
Islamic Federal Democracy
Islamic Federal Republic
What type of economic system did Israel adopt in 1948?
Capitalist
Communist
Socialist
Mixed
As a result of the inefficiency from Israel's socialist economy, how was the country able to offset the inefficiency created?
Foreign aid
Exporting more than importing
Saving money
Importing more than exporting
What could make Israel's reliance on on energy imports in the near future?
Discovery of Petroleum oil
Discovery of Crude Oil
Discovery of Natural Gas
Discovery of Refined Petroleum
The major industries of Iran are owned by who?
The State
Individuals
Private Owners
The Clergy
What is the primary economic export that Iran depends on to support its economy?
Iron and Steel
Chemicals
Plastics
Petroleum and Natural Gas
What has the United States placed on Iran as a punishment for its policies?
Economic Sanctions
Government Sanctions
Business Sanctions
Social Sanctions
What has helped bolster the infrastructure of Iraq?
Foreign Aid
Holocaust Reparations
Reconstruction Aid
Public Service Aid
What reason is for Iraq's economic struggles?
No one will buy their large supply of oil
They are trying to recover from fighting for over 30 years
They have spent too much money on imports from other countries
They charge low prices on their exports and do not make a profit
What is attracting foreign investors and economic growth in Iraq?
Improved Security
Improved Infrastructure
Improved Roads
Improved Businesses
