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Worksheets1st Semester Final Quizizz (Except Africa Geo)
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
Why does Turkey have an advantage over other countries in Southwest Asia (Middle East) with regard to the distribution of water?
because Turkey’s economy is less dependent on industries that create large amounts of water pollution
because the Black SEa, the largest source of freshwater in the region, is located off of Turkey’s northern coast
because the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, two of the primary sources of freshwater in the region, originate in Turkey
because Turkey’s population is less dependent on commercial agriculture than other countries in the region
Use the information to answer the question.
In the 1980s, the Turkish government began the Southeastern Anatolia Project and built numerous dams of the Euphrates River.
What trade-off is BEST associated with this project?
While it improved the standard of living in Turkey, it caused high levels of pollution and made the water unsafe to drink.
While it improved the standard of living in Turkey, it significantly reduced the amount of freshwater available in Syria.
While it reduced the amount of freshwater available in Turkey, it led to the creation of millions of jobs for the Turkey’s people.
While it caused high levels of pollution and made the water unsafe to drink, it created a cheap source of electricity for the region.
Use the information to answer the question.
Akram is a farmer in southern Syria, near the large city of Aleppo. For many years, he irrigated his farm with water from a nearby river and grew many crops. Then, his crops did poorly but grew well if he used fertilizers. That was around the time Aleppo’s population increased rapidly in size. Now, Akram cannot get anything to grow even though he keeps his field well watered.
What MOST LIKELY caused the failure of Akram’s farm?
The fertilizer for the crops became too expensive.
The crops were not suited to growing in the desert.
The river used to irrigate his crops with is now polluted.
The city of Aleppo has used up all of the water resources.
Why did the construction of the a dam on the Euphrates River in Turkey cause conflict in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?
The dam has caused flooding in other countries.
The dam has caused the river to completely become dry.
The dam has limited the supply of water in other countries.
The dam has caused shipping and trade on the river to stop.
Use the map to answer the question.
Based on the map, what is the MOST LIKELY effect of the Atatürk Dam on other countries?
The water level in the Persian Gulf will drop, making it no longer usable for Southwest Asian (Middle Eastern) countries to ship their exports.
The construction of the dam will bring many jobs to Southwest Asia (Middle East), benefiting workers in Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
Iraq will build a canal to bring water from the Persian Gulf so that farmers in northern Iraq can irrigate their crops.
If the newspaper headline is true, what would be the GREATEST impact on the neighboring country of Iraq?
There will be a decrease in river travel for tourism.
There will be a decrease in oil exports in the region.
There will be a decrease in water available for drinking.
There will be a decrease in shipping routes in the Persian Gulf.
Why have major rivers in Southwest Asia (Middle East) become a source of conflict among neighboring countries?
The rivers can be used for trade and travel but not for drinking.
The resource is scarce and is not distributed equally in the region.
Farmers disagree on the best methods of using the water for irrigation.
Natural features prevent the rivers from being large enough to be useful.
Use the information to answer the question.
Scientist...found during a seven-year period beginning in 2003, parts of Turkey, Syria, Iraaz and Iran along the Tigris and Euphrates River basins lost 144 cubic kilometers of its total stored freshwater. That is almost the amount of water in the Dead Sea. The researchers attribute about 60 percent of the loss to pumping of groundwater from underground reservoirs.-NASA News Release, February 12, 2013 Public Domain/NASA
What is the MOST LIKELY cause of the problem described in the text?
an increase in rainfall
a decrease in population
an increase in agriculture
a decrease in temperature
Use the newspapers to answer the question.
What is the cause of the problems address on both newspapers?
pollution
desalination
unequal distribution
decreased population
Use the chart to answer the question.
Causes
Agricultural waste (fertilizer run-off) Human and animal waste Industrial waste (chemicals from factories)
Effects
Water-borne illnesses Skin and eye diseases Sickness and death ________?_________
Which statement BEST completes the chart?
overgrazing
water scarcity
changes in climate
high levels of acid rain
Use the diagram to answer the question.
Which of these titles BEST completes in the chart?
The Benefits of Dams
Think Blue and Go Green
Be the Solution to Water Pollution
Southwest Asia, Doomed by Dams
Use the map to answer the question.
Which statement BEST explains how dams built in Turkey impact the relationships with neighboring countries?
Turkey’s extensive dams on the two rivers have increased the amount of water that can be used for irrigation in Syria and Iraq causing economic growth.
Turkey's extensive dams on the two rivers have reduced the flow of water into Syria and Iraq causing conflict.
Dams built in Turkey provides an unstable system of transportation through Syria and Iraq decreases economic growth.
Dams built in Turkey provide an equal distribution of water through Syria and Iraq limiting conflict.
Which statement BEST describes where the most densely populated areas of Iraq are located?
Most are located near the Suez Canal.
Most are located near the Caspian Sea.
Most are located near the Arabian and Red Seas.
Most are located near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
What factor allowed present-day Baghdad, Iraq, to become one of the biggest cities in Southwest Asia?
Iraq is a politically stable country.
It is located near two major rivers.
The climate of Iraq is good for farming.
It is home to a large port on the Persian Gulf.
Use the maps to answer the question.
Based on the maps, which of the following conclusion can be drawn?
The northern region of Southwest Asia (Middle East) is home only to nomads and small groups.
The people in Southwest Asia (Middle East) mostly live near ivers, coastline, or other water sources.
The large, flat plains in the southern region of Southwest Asia (Middle East) can support large populations.
The harsh climate in the northern region of Southwest Asia (Middle East) keeps people from settling there.
Use the maps to answer the question.
What conclusion can be supported by the information in the two maps?
The vegetation found in the desert region has no impact on population density.
People living in the desert region depend on farming as their primary source of income.
Deserts often lack the necessary water supply to support agriculture and large human populations.
The desert region provides opportunities for trade, travel, and the irrigation of crops making it a favorable area for a high population density.
Use the maps to answer the question.
What conclusion can be supported by the information in the two maps?
The availability of natural resources and fresh water causes population density to be higher in certain areas.
The availability of natural resources and fresh water sources has no impact on population density.
The availability of natural resources is evenly distributed amongst Southwest Asian countries.
The availability of natural resources has no impact on trade in Southwest Asian countries.
James and his family attend church every Sunday
Joel and his family celebrate Hanukkah every December.
Amir is planning to make a pilgrimage to Mecca with his family.
Allah is an important holy figure in Aisha’s life.Rachel does not eat pork, as it is considered unclean.
Michael is preparing for his upcoming baptism.
Which statement below would be the BEST title for the chart above?
Characteristics of Ethnic and Religious Groups of Southwest Asia
Characteristics of Major Religious Groups in Southwest Asia
Characteristics of Major Ethnic Groups in Southwest Asia
Characteristics of Ethnic Traditions in Southwest Asia
Which statement below accurately matches the characteristics of an ethnic group?
Esther reads the Quran daily, while Asmin reads the Torah.
Esther is fluent in Farsi, while Ahmad is fluent in Arabic.
Both Esther and Yasmin face Mecca when they pray.
Both Esther and Darrius follow the Five Pillars.
Use the information to answer the question.
Farzana and Ahmir both live in Iraq and speak Arabic. Their fathers both follow in the footsteps of their ancestors are nomadic herders. However, Farzana attends church on Sunday while Ahmir attends Mosque of Fridaysl.
Based on the information above, which conclusion can be drawn?
Farzana and Ahmir both belong to the same ethnic group, however, they belong to different religious groups.
Farzana and Ahmir both belong to the same religious group, however, they belong to different ethnic groups.
Farzana and Ahmir both belong to the same ethnic and religious groups.
Farzana and Ahmir both belong to different ethnic and religious groups.
Use the Venn diagram to answer the question.
Which answer would be the BEST choice for the question mark located in the triple Venn diagram?
Though Arabs are a minority ethnic group, most practice Sunni Islam.
Though Arabs are a minority ethnic group, most practice Christianity.
Arabs are a majority ethnic group, and most practice Sunni Islam.
Arabs are a majority ethnic group, and most practice Shia Islam.
Use the information to answer the question.
Ariya was born in a small village in northern Iraq. Both of her parents are nomadic herders and practice Sunni Islam. Unfortunately, she rarely sees her grandparents and other relatives because they live in areas of Turkey, Syria, and Iran which are often places of conflict due to Ariya’s ethnicity.
To which ethnic group is the passage MOST LIKELY referring?
Arab
Jewish
Kurdish
Persian
Which of the following accurately describes the characteristics of both the Arabic and Kurdish ethnic groups?
Kurds mostly practice Sunni Islam, while Arabs mostly practice Shia Islam.
Kurds mostly practice Shia Islam, while Arabs mostly practice Sunni Islam.
Both Arabs and Kurds are mostly followers of Sunni Islam.
Both Arabs and Kurds are mostly followers of Shia Islam.
In what way are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam similar?
They all teach that Abraham was one of God’s prophets.
The Torah is considered the holiest book in each religion.
The Koran is considered the holiest book in each religion.
They all teach that Muhammad was one of God’s prophets.
How are Christian and Islamic teachings about Jesus different?
They differ about when Jesus lived.
They differ about where Jesus lived.
They differ on whether Jesus was the son of God.
They differ on whether Jesus was a prophet of God.
What characteristic BEST completes the diagram?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all polytheistic religions.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic religions.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all refer to Mecca as a holy city.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have Jesus as founder and Messiah.
Use the information to answer the following question.
Imam Ali ibn Abi
Born c. 598 C.E.
Died c. 661 C.E.
Cousin to Muhammad
Respected by all Muslims
Married to Fatimah
Known for his noble character
Shia Muslims would find which statement MOST IMPORTANT in their decision to choose Imam Ali ibn Abi as the first rightful leader of Islam?
He was married to Fatimah and a cousin to Muhammad.
He was respected by all Muslims and married to Fatimah.
He was known for his noble character and respected by all Muslims.
He was a cousin to Muhammad and known for his noble character.
Which statement would a Sunni Muslim MOST LIKELY agree?
“There was a dispute in the community of Muslims in present-day Saudi Arabia over the question of succession…”
“…the Prophet Muhammad's followers wanted the community of Muslims to determine who would succeed him.”
“They favored Ali, who was married to Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah.”
“…someone from his family should take up his mantle.”
Use the headline to answer the question.
“Tribal Revolts in Iraq: Kurds Targeted in North, Shia in the South”
Which would be discussed under this headline?
the U.S. military operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm
the property rights of indigenous peoples in Southwest Asia
the heightened tensions caused by the creation of the state of Israel
the conflicts caused by French and British imperialism in Southwest Asia
Why did the change in boundaries between 1914 and 1923 lead to conflict?
They destroyed local natural, mineral, and environmental resources.
They ignored traditional religious and ethnic groups and regions.
They created an unequal distribution of resources.
They used natural features to distinguish regions.
Which of the following statements explains why so many countries in the United Nations feel it was right to create the State of Israel in 1948?
There was no one else living on the land at the time.
Many felt the Jews deserved help due to their suffering in the Holocaust.
Arab countries in the area supported the creation of a homeland for the Jews in Palestine.
All national groups in the former Ottoman Empire were being given homelands at the same time.
Which of the following BEST explains the concept of Zionism?
The idea that all religious groups should have their own states.
The plan to let Arabs and Jews share the land in Palestine equally.
The hope that all governments will be based on religious principles.
The belief that Jews deserved to return to a homeland in Zion where they have lived in Biblical times.
Use the information to answer the question.
Persecution of Jewish people has occurred in Europe for thousands of years. Zionism, the belief that the Jewish people should have a homeland, arose in the nineteenth century. The movement resulted in the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.
How is the persecution of Jews related to Zionism and the creation of Israel?
Many European governments openly supported Zionist activists. They believed they could forcefully deport Jewish people to a Jewish state with little international outcry.
Many European governments openly supported Zionist beliefs. They believed that a Jewish state would be a strong trading partner that would help spread Jewish values to other nations.
Jewish people were often persecuted, in part, because they were a minority population in many countries. Zionists worked to create a Jewish state where Jewish people would be the majority.
Jewish people were often persecuted, in part, because they held Zionist beliefs. Europeans believed that if all jews emigrated to a Jewish state then Jewish people would no longer be persecuted.
How might the split and conflict between Sunni and Shia Muslims have been avoided?
if Muhammad’s daughter Fatima had not married Ali
if Muhammad had not married Abu Bakr’s daughter Aisha
if any of Muhammad’s sons had survived to adulthood to succeed him
if Abu Bakr had not attacked the followers of Ali after Muhammad’s death
Which of the following statements BEST describe the cause of Kurdish nationalism?
The Kurds want to rejoin the British imperialists.
After WWI, the Kurds became the largest ethnic group in Southwest Asia.
The Kurds are separated into separate countries by artificial political borders.
After the break-up of the Ottoman Empire, the Kurds established their own country.
Which statement BEST describes how the Middle East’s large supply of oil has affected the history of the region since the 1950s?
It has lowered the standard of living in the region.
It has encouraged the growth of democracy in the region.
It has slowed down the process of industrialization in the region.
It has encouraged foreigners to compete for influence in the region.
Use the information to answer the question.
Newspaper Headlines:“Iraqi Soldiers March into Kuwait”“Liberation of Kuwait Begins”“Iraqi Army Burns Oil Wells During Retreat”
The newspaper headlines describe which event in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?
War on Terror
Persian Gulf War
Operation Iraqi Freedom
U.S. Invasion of Afghanistan
What has been the MAIN motivation for U.S. intervention in Southwest Asia during the twenty-first century?
control of oil fields
threats to free trade
international terrorism
human rights violations
Use the diagram to answer the question.
United States Motive:
September 11th terrorist attack on the United States
United States
Goals: Overthrow the Taliban government
Capture Osama Bin Laden
Outcome: ?
Which statement BEST completes the diagram?
The Persian Gulf War
The invasion of Iraq
Operation Desert Storm
The invasion of Afghanistan
Use the diagram to answer the question.
Cause:Iraqi invasion of Kuwaiti oil fields.
Effect: ?
Which statement BEST completes the diagram?
The Syrian Civil War
Operation Desert Storm
The invasion of Afghanistan
Operation Enduring Freedom
What conclusion can be drawn based on the political cartoon?
The belief that Afghanistan had Weapons of Mass Destruction led to the direct involvement of the United States in Afghanistan.
The belief that Iraq had Weapons of Mass Destruction led to the direct involvement of the United States in Iraq.
The belief that Iraq intended to use Weapons of Mass Destruction to invade Kuwaiti oil fields.
The belief that Iraq intended to use Weapons of Mass Destruction to invade Afghanistan.
Use the chart to answer the question.
______?______
Single person with unlimited power
Example: Dictatorship
Example: Absolute Monarchy
Which title would describe the list?
autocracy
democracy
oligarchy
theocracy
What is one key difference between parliamentary and presidential democracies?
Citizens elect the chief executive in presidential democracies. Legislators elect the chief executive in parliamentary democracies.
Citizens elect the chief executive in parliamentary democracies. Legislators elect the chief executive in presidential democracies.
In presidential democracies, citizens play no role in selecting their nation’s leaders. In parliamentary democracies, all leaders are elected by citizens.
In parliamentary democracies, citizens play no role in selecting their nation's leaders. In presidential democracies, all leaders are elected by citizens.
Which factor is MOST important to consider when determining whether a country is a presidential or a parliamentary democracy?
the level of personal freedom enjoyed by citizens
the level of government control over the economy
the relationship between the national and local governments
the relationship between the executive and legislative branches
What kind of government is represented by sections A and C?
autocracy, democracy
democracy, monarchy
monarchy, autocracy
republic, democracy
Which of the following describes how a mixed command and a mixed market economy would answer the three economic questions differently?
A mixed command economy does not answer the questions at all.
A mixed command economy answers the questions based on customs and habits.
A mixed command economy allows for much more individual freedom in answering the questions.
A mixed command economy allows for much less individual freedom in answering the questions.
Use the information to answer the question.
Ali is nomadic. When Ali grows up, he expects to be a herder just like his father. His community is a traditional economy.
How does this make Ali’s economic system different from a market economy?
Products in his economy are produced for consumption and trade only within the community.
Products in his economy are produced according to what the government orders.
Products in his economy are mass produced for global export and profit.
Products in his economy are produced based on Shari’a law.
How do market economies compare to command economies?
Market economies are more efficient than command economies.
Market economies are more regulated than command economies.
Market economies rely more on central planning than command economies.
Market economies strict consumer choices more than command economies.
Where would MOST Southwest Asian nations be placed on the continuum?
near point I
between points I and II
between points II and III
near point IV
In what way do mixed economies reflect elements of both market and command economies?
Both large and small businesses are competitive in most markets.
Both consumers and producers are told what to do by the government.
Both the prices of goods and the workers’ income is determined by market forces.
Both the public and private sectors play important roles in directing economic activity.
Where do Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey fall on the economic continuum? ( the scale is backwards)
I: Saudi Arabia; II: Turkey; III: Israel
I: Turkey; II: Israel; III: Saudi Arabia
I: Israel; II: Turkey; III: Saudi Arabia
I: Israel; II:Turkey, III: Saudi Arabia
Compared to Saudi Arabia, what does the economy of Turkey have?
a larger dependence on petroleum revenue
less government regulation and intervention
a smaller dependence on agricultural revenue
more government regulation and intervention
Use the information to answer the question.
The leaders of a country with a pure command economy are debating which goods to specialize in.
What is the MOST important question for the leaders to answer first?
What goods can be produced most efficiently?
What goods are most desired in other countries?
What goods are least desired by the country’s population?
What goods can be produced without increasing competition?
Based on the map, which BEST explains how specialization encourages Iran to trade with other countries?
Iran can use the specialization to raise its GDP.
Iran is self-sufficient, so it doesn’t need to trade.
Iran’s theocratic government can force other Islamic nations to trade.
Iran can export oil in order to pay for imported goods that it can’t produce.
Which statement BEST reflects the difference between tariffs and quotas if a country was trying to protect domestic producers?
Tariffs raise prices on exports, while quotas set limits on imports.
Tariffs raise prices on imports, while quotas set limits on exports.
Tariffs raise prices on exports, while quotas set limits on exports.
Tariffs raise prices on imports, while quotas set limits on imports.
Use the information to answer the question.
In October of 1973, OPEC nations joined together and refused to allow the United States to purchase oil from its member countries. As a result, by the Spring of 1974, oil prices had roughly tripled in the United States.
What international trade situation is being described?
a tariff
a quota
a subsidy
an embargo
The use of a currency exchange system would be MOST beneficial in which of the following situations?
A restaurant in Turkey starts buying more locally-grown products in order to support local farmers.
A business in Yemen applies for government funding because it offers a service that benefits all citizens.
The government of Egypt wants to improve wages in the country in order to raise the standard of living.
The government of Saudi Arabia wishes to earn money by selling its crude oil to refineries in other countries.
Based on the table, has the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) successfully achieved its goals?
Yes, the price of oil is nearly double what it was when OPEC was founded.
No, global events have prevented OPEC from maintaining a stable price for oil.
No, the value of oil countries to fall from the level it was when OPEC was founded.
Yes, OPEC’s coordination has allowed its member states to continually raise oil prices.
If the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries were to reduce oil production, what would MOST LIKELY happen to the economy of Saudi Arabia?
The economy would improve because oil prices would rise and the country could sell oil at a higher price.
The economy would improve because oil prices would fall and the country could sell greater quantities of oil
The economy would decline because oil prices would rise and the country would not be able to sell large amounts of oil.
The economy would decline because il prices would fall and the country would be forced to sell oil at a discounted price.
How do investments in human capital to improve the efficiency of production?
by offering financial incentives for workers
by improving the machinery used by businesses
by providing the labor force with important skills
by incorporating new technologies into the workplace
What would be the MOST effective way for a country to raise the average standard of living of its people?
cut taxes and reduce government programs
improve literacy rates by investing in education
nationalize industries and set production quotas
decrease competition by creating barriers to trade
Which of the following situations involves an investment in capital goods?
A restaurant starts opening earlier so it can serve lunch.
A company pays its employees’ graduate school tuition.
A farmer buys a new tractor to replace his old one.
A government starts providing kindergarten.
How will entrepreneurship MOST LIKELY help economic growth in Saudi Arabia?
The economy of Saudi Arabia is a pure command economy.
The oil industry is controlled by the government of Saudi Arabia.
The oil industry is controlled by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
The economy of Saudi Arabia is dependent on foreign direct investment for capital.
