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Unit 1 Review - Middle East Geography

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca and praying five times a day are examples of...

a)

the 10 Commandments, practiced by Jews & Christians

b)

the Five Pillars of Faith, practiced by Muslims

c)

Stories found in the Old Testament

d)

Psalms found in the Torah

2.

What do Islam, Christianity, and Judaism NOT have in common?

a)

Monotheism

b)

Trace roots of religion to Abraham

c)

Founded in SW Asia/Middle East

d)

Jesus Christ is the messiah, or savior

3.

Which best explains the division between Shi'a and Sunni?

a)

It refers to the Islam version of the Old Testament & New Testament

b)

It refers to the who should lead the religion of Islam - Shi'a Muslims say the leader must be a blood relative of Muhammad, and Sunni Muslims say that anyone can be the leader

c)

It refers to the two branches of the Kurdish people - Sunni want a Kurdish homeland and Shi'a do not want a Kurdish homeland

d)

It refers to the fighting for the territory in Israel - Sunni & Shi'a are fighting for control of the West Bank & Gaza Strip

4.

Where do most people live in SW Asia / Middle East?

a)

In the desert, because land is cheaper

b)

In the mountains, because the temperature is cooler

c)

On large farms, because most people rely on agriculture

d)

Near rivers / coastlines, because people need access to water

5.

Which city is thought to be important to Jews, Christians, and Muslims?

a)

Bethlehem

b)

Mecca / Medina

c)

Jerusalem

d)

Istanbul / Constantinople

6.

Which religious group is NOT correctly matched with its description?

a)

Christianity - The Bible, Jesus Christ is the messiah

b)

Judaism - Oldest religion, worship in temples/synagogue

c)

Islam - Founded by Moses, believers must travel to Jerusalem during lifetime

d)

Christianity - largest religion in the world, divided into Catholic, Protestant, & Orthodox

7.

Which action by Turkey has led to conflict with neighboring countries?

a)

growing its borders and taking land that belongs to other nations

b)

taxing shipments of oil that pass through the nation

c)

building dams on rivers and reducing the water supply for nations down river

d)

passing legislation that all citizens must be Muslim

8.

Which number marks the Euphrates River?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

9.

What number marks Afghanistan?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

7

d)

8

10.

Which country is marked by the “3”?

a)

Iran

b)

Iraq

c)

Turkey

d)

Saudi Arabia

11.

What number marks Israel?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

12.

Which are connected by the Strait of Hormuz?

a)

the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea

b)

the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea

c)

the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea

d)

the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf

13.

Why is water a source of conflict in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?

a)

water companies compete with oil companies

b)

too much water causes flooding in the region

c)

water’s unequal distribution limits irrigation opportunities

d)

power plants rely on water to provide energy to the region

14.

Which best describes the climate of Southwest Asia?

a)

hot and dry

b)

windy and cold

c)

tropical and rainy

d)

moderate and cool

15.

Which is TRUE of the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group?

a)

An ethnic group can have members of different races, but a religious group cannot.

b)

All members of a religious group worship the same god; members of an ethnic group may have different religions.

c)

Members of religious groups may have different religious beliefs; ethnic group members have the same religious beliefs.

d)

An ethnic group has a common race or culture but not a common religion; religious groups have a common race or culture and a common religion.

16.

The major ethnic group living in Saudi Arabia is

a)

Arab

b)

Jewish

c)

Armenian

d)

Kurdish

17.

Laila has a similar appearance to most people living in her area. She speaks Arabic. Her family line originated from the country of Saudi Arabia. She also celebrates traditional holidays that have been celebrated in her region for centuries.

This passage is describing Laila’s ________________.

a)

ethnicity

b)

communication

c)

religion

d)

education status

18.

The majority of Iranians consider themselves to be

a)

Kurdish.

b)

Jewish.

c)

Persian.

d)

Arab.

19.

Which person is seen as the "father figure" in the origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

a)

Jesus

b)

Abraham

c)

Confucius

d)

Mohammad

20.
Which are the three main religious groups of Southwest Asia?
a)
Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
b)
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
c)
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam
d)
Christianity, Islam, Shamanism
21.
Which ethnic group is most numerous in Southwest Asia?
a)
Jews
b)
Kurds
c)
Arabs
d)
Persians
22.
What modern country is the home to those who call themselves Persians?
a)
Iran
b)
Iraq
c)
Israel
d)
Syria
23.
Dams built along the rivers have caused problems for people living further
downstream because
 
a)
dams are expensive to build.
b)
a river can only be dammed in one place along its path.
c)
less water comes down the river to those people once the dam is built.
d)
less water comes down the river to those people once the dam is built.
24.
The major rivers in Southwest Asia have become political issues because
a)
deserts prevent the rivers from being large enough to be useful.
b)
they can be used only for trade and travel but not for drinking water.
c)
farmers have not been able to find ways to use the water for irrigation.
d)
everyone needs to be able to use the water and there is only a limited amount.
25.

What important natural resource can be found throughout the Persian Gulf area?

a)

water

b)

oil/petroleum

c)

diamonds

d)

arable cropland

26.
Which body of water is this?
a)
Euphrates River
b)
Tigris River
c)
Jordan River
d)
Strait of Hormuz
27.
Which body of water is this?
a)
Arabian Sea
b)
Strait of Hormuz
c)
Mediterranean Sea
d)
Tigris River
28.
Which body of water is this?
a)
Arabian Sea
b)
Mediterranean Sea
c)
Tigris River
d)
Euphrates River
29.
Which body of water is this?
a)
Red Sea
b)
Persian Gulf
c)
Strait of Hormuz
d)
Mediterranean Sea
30.
What country is this?
a)
Iraq
b)
Iran
c)
Israel
d)
Egypt
31.
What country is this?
a)
Iraq
b)
Iran
c)
Egypt
d)
Saudi Arabia
32.
What country is this?
a)
Israel
b)
China
c)
Turkey
d)
Oman
33.
What country is this?
a)
Egypt
b)
Israel
c)
Turkey
d)
Yemen
34.
What country is this?
a)
Egypt
b)
Israel
c)
Afghanistan
d)
Pakistan
35.
What country is highlighted in red?
a)
Iraq
b)
Iran
c)
Syria
d)
Kuwait
36.
What part of Israel is identified with the red one?
a)
Gaza Strip
b)
West Bank
c)
Jordan River
37.
What part of Israel is identified by the blue 2?
a)
Gaza Strip
b)
West Bank
c)
Jordan River
38.
What country lies east of Iran?
a)
Turkey
b)
Egypt
c)
Syria
d)
Afghanistan
39.
What country does the Tigris and Euphrates rivers begin in ?
a)
Israel
b)
Turkey
c)
Saudi Arabia
d)
Iran
40.
Which of the following describes the difference between a religious group and an ethnic group?
a)
A.An ethnic group and religious group have everything in common.
b)
B. An ethnic group has common beliefs and a religious group shares race, history, &  language.
c)
C. An ethnic group shares race, history, & language and a religious group has common beliefs.
d)
D.An ethnic group and religious group have nothing in common.
41.
Which religion was founded by Muhammad?
a)
Islam
b)
Christianity
c)
Judaism
d)
Shintoism
42.
Which religion follows the Ten Commandments, reads the Bible, and believes in one God?
a)
Islam
b)
Judaism
c)
Christianity
d)
Taoism 
43.
Which religion follows the Ten Commandments, reads the Torah, and is still waiting for the Messiah?
a)
Islam
b)
Christianity 
c)
Judaism
d)
Buddhism 
44.
Which religion reads the Quran, follows the 5 Pillars of Islam, and believes in Allah?
a)
Islam
b)
Christianity 
c)
Judaism 
d)
Shintoism
45.
Which of the following is ONE thing all the religions have in common?
a)
Allah
b)
Monotheism 
c)
Torah
d)
Holidays
46.
Which group of Muslims wanted Ali (Muhammad’s Cousin) as their leader after Muhammad’s death? They wanted to keep it in the family.
a)
Sunni
b)
Shia
47.
Which group of Muslims wanted the community to choose the leader after Muhammad’s death?
a)
Sunni
b)
Shia
48.
Who is the founder of Islam?
a)
Muhammad
b)
Jesus
c)
Abraham
d)
Allah
49.
Who is the founder of Judaism?
a)
Muhammad
b)
Abraham
c)
Jesus
d)
Allah
50.
Who is the Messiah of Christianity? 
a)
Muhammad
b)
Jesus
c)
Allah
d)
Abraham
51.
What are the basic rules of Christianity and Judaism?
a)
5 Pillars
b)
10 Commandments
c)
4 Noble Truths
d)
8 Fold Path
52.
What is the Muslim holy city located in Saudi Arabia?
a)
Israel
b)
Mecca
c)
Bagdad
d)
Teran
53.
Which religion is the oldest of the Middle Eastern religions?
a)
Islam
b)
Christianity
c)
Judaism
d)
Buddhism 
54.
A follower of Islam is called a __________________________.
a)
Christian
b)
Muslium
c)
Jew
d)
Person of the Book
55.
Follower of Jesus was called a(n)?
a)
Jew
b)
Apostle
c)
Christian
d)
Disciple 
56.
Follower of Judaism is known as?
a)
Jew
b)
Zoroastrianism  
c)
Christian
d)
Jesus

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