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Worksheets7th-Module 8 Review - The Arabian Peninsula to Central Asia
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following is letter A?
Arabian Peninsula
Plateau of Iran
Zagros Mountains
Syrian Desert
Which of the following is letter B?
Arabian Peninsula
Syrian Desert
Zagros Mountains
Plateau of Iran
Which of the following is letter C?
Plateau of Iran
Zagros Mountains
Syrian Desert
Arabian Peninsula
Which of the following is letter D?
Arabian Peninsula
Zagros Mountains
Syrian Desert
Plateau of Iran
How have the Bedouins adapted to life in the desert?
they ride horses as their main source of transport
they wear headdresses to protect them from the sun
they wear heavy clothing to protect them from blowing sand
they live in permanent settlements near good grasslands for their grazing animals
Which of the following is letter A?
Kyrgyzstan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan
Which of the following is letter B?
Turkmenistan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan
Which of the following is letter C?
Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan
Kyrgyzstan
Kazakhstan
Which of the following is letter D?
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Which of the following are characteristics of Sunni Islam? (Choose 2)
they believe that the first four caliphs were "rightly guided"
they believe that all Muslim rulers should be descended from Muhammad
they believe that Muslim rulers should follow the Sunna, or Muhammad's example
they believe that Ali, Muhammad's son-in-law, should have succeeded the prophet
Which of the following are characteristics of Shia Islam? (Choose 2)
they believe that the first four caliphs were "rightly guided"
they believe that all Muslim rulers should be descended from Muhammad
they believe that Muslim rulers should follow the Sunna, or Muhammad's example
they believe that Ali, Muhammad's son-in-law, should have succeeded the prophet
Which of the following challenges does Saudi Arabia face?
they country is running out of oil
the majority of its people refuse to follow religious laws
the majority of its population is reaching retirement age
the country needs to create other industries besides petroleum production
Which country has more foreign oil workers than citizens?
Kuwait
Yemen
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
Which country had a 2003 constitution that gave more power to elected officials?
Kuwait
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
Yemen
Which country was invaded by Iraq in 1990, which started the Persian Gulf War?
Yemen
Kuwait
United Arab Emirates
Qatar
Which country is the poorest in the Arabian Peninsula and has been affected by civil war?
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
Kuwait
Yemen
Who controlled Mesopotamia starting in World War I until a kingdom was established in 1932?
Persia
Sumer
Great Britain
the Ottoman Empire
Which of the following challenge Iraq's future? (Choose 3)
terrorism
few natural resources
widespread corruption
few democratic elections
fighting among religious groups
Why did many nations join with the US in defeating Saddam Hussein in the Persian Gulf War?
they didn't want Iraq to support the terrorist group ISIL
they didn't want Iraq to have control over nearly 1/4 of the world's oil supply
they didn't want Iraq to defy the UN prohibition on nuclear weapons development
they didn't want Iraq to suppress the religious freedom the country's minority groups
What is the capital of the Safavid Empire?
Persepolis
Esfahan
Tehran
What is the capital of the Persian Empire?
Esfehan
Tehran
Persepolis
What is the capital of Iran?
Persepolis
Tehran
Esfahan
Which of the following accurately describes the Safavid Empire?
it created the title of shah for its leaders
Shia Islam became the official state religion
it defeated the Ottomans and took over their empire
Persian and Christian traditions were blended to create a new culture
Why the UN impose an economic embargo on Iran?
the UN believed that Iran was funding terrorist groups
the UN believed that Iran halting religious reforms
the UN believed that Iran was halting democratic reforms
the UN believed that Iran was trying to build nuclear weapons
What conclusion can be made from the information on the map?
there were many bandits along the Silk Road
the Silk Road was the only trade route to Asia
the Silk Road connected European and Asian cities
the Silk Road passed through harsh climates and rugged geography
Which country has the largest population in the Central Asian region?
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Tajikistan
Kyrgyzstan
Which Central Asian country has one of the longest irrigation channels in the world?
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan
Tajikistan
Which Central Asian country has had years of civil war that have left it as the poorest country in the region?
Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Which Central Asian country has a clan identity that is important in this country where many people are nomads?
Turkmenistan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
Why is domestic terrorism a problem in Kyrgyzstan?
Shia and Sunni Muslims disagree on religious issues
many people don't want to extend civil rights to women
many people can't agree on the best form of government for their nation
the shrinking of the Aral Sea threatens the livelihood of many farmers and fishermen
