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Worksheets7th Grade History Chapter 6
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 2hrs 29mins
A North African who inherits a farm that has been in the family for many generations is most likely to live in which region?
the Atlas Mountains
The Nile Valley
the Sahara
the Sahel
The most mountainous country in North Africa is
Morocco
Egypt
Tunisia
Libya
Why did the earliest civilizations develop in the Fertile Crescent?
mineral resources helped early civilizations make the tools they needed
the seacoasts encourage people to stay in one location and develop civilizations
the mountains protected early settlements from invasions so they could form stable civilizations
the major rivers provided freshwater needed for people to grow food and form civilizations
Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco make up a regions of North Africa called
Mesopotamia
Qattara Depression
the Nile Valley
the Maghreb
Which natural resource drives the economy of Southwest Asia?
coal
petroleum (oil)
hydroelectric power
precious metals
The climate in most of North Africa is
arid
steppe
subtropical
continental
Which mountain range stretches from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean?
Ahaggar Mountains
Tibesti Mountains
Atlas Mountains
Zagros Mountains
Approximately one-third of Egypt's workforce is employed in agriculture. Egyptian agricultural workers are most likely to live
near the Nile River
in the Sahara Desert
in the Qattara Depression
on the Sinai Peninsula
Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Iran are located in the
Maghreb
Gaza Strip
Middle East
Arabian Peninsula
Which of these made the soil of the Nile River Valley and the Fertile Crescent so fertile?
runoff from mountains
silt left behind after floods
nutrients blown in by strong winds
manure spread by farmers
Which of these contributes most to the problem of air pollution?
burning gasoline to power vehicles
shipping oil around the world
strong oil in large tanks
drilling for oil in desert regions
Humans have adapted to the desert regions of North Africa and Southwest Asia by
transporting needed water by camel caravans
establishing farming communities near oases
living near areas with a lot of oil wells
using desalination plants to provide water for irrigation
Which characteristic made it possible for ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to develop into successful civilizations?
military power
food production
democratic leaders
desalination techniques
Dams in North Africa and Southeast Asia are used to
produce electricity
reclaim marshland
make wadis more fertile
turn salt water into fresh water
Which statement best explains how the grazing of livestock contributes to desertification?
livestock trample fragile grasses in desert borderlands
herders provide water for livestock by diverting it from oases
grazing animals eat the plants that protect the soil from wind erosion
irrigating the grass washes the nutrients from the soil
The first major ports in North AFrica and Southwest Asia were located on which of these waterways?
the Arabian Sea
The Persian Gulf
the Strait of Hormuz
the Mediterranean Sea
Which industry do the nations of North Africa and Southwest Asia depend on for their wealth?
food production
global shipping
the petroleum industry
desalination plants
In desert or dry areas, a year-round water supply can be provided by creating
wadis
oases
aquifers
reservoirs
The construction of the Suez Canal
made Egypt into a powerful exporter of oil
provided Egypt with an important source of energy
allowed Egypt to move people out of crowded cities
gave Egypt control over an important global trade route
Which of these countries has the largest Kurdish population?
Iraq
Israel
Algeria
Saudi Arabia
Which statement best explains why dates and olives are commonly served with meals in Southwest Asia?
They have symbolic meaning to many Muslims
they grow well in the climate in Southwest Asia
they were brought to the region by Silk Road traders
they require the use of lots of water to store and preserve
What is the second largest ethnic group in North Africa today?
Berber
French
Kurdish
Moroccan
Which of these events most significantly increased the Jewish population of Israel?
the collapse of the Roman Empire
the beginning of the Crusades
the end of World War II
the outbreak of the War of 1967
Which country has done the most to include the Kurdish population in its political processes?
Iran
Israel
Syria
Turkey
The Islamic community split into Sunni and Shia denominations because of a disagreement about
the need to attack and take over Jerusalem
whether or not to tolerate other religious groups
how Muhammad's successor should be chosen
which teachings of Muhammad would go in the Quran
During the mid-1900s, the largest share of Jewish migration was from
Israel to Western Europe
the United States to Israel
Central and Eastern Europe to Israel
Israel to Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are connected by a common acceptance of the beliefs of
Jesus
Moses
Abraham
Muhammad
Which was one of the effects of the War of 1967?
Migration to Israel was halted
Palestinians were pushed onto a smaller territory
Israel formed alliances with several Muslim nations
Muslim nations began forcing Jews from their homes
How has the influence of Christianity changed from when it originated to today?
Christianity is no longer practiced in Europe or Russia
Christianity is less popular among the poor and sick
Christianity has far fewer followers in Southwest Asia today
Christianity no longer actively seeks converts to the religion
Which statement describes a common feature of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
they expanded quickly across North Africa and Southwest Asia
They began as the official religion of a major Asian empire
they support the worship of many gods
they originated in Southwest Asia
What resulted from the war in Israel in 1948?
a division of the city of Jerusalem
the establishment of a Palestinian state in Syria
an increase in Jewish migration out of Israel
the creation of a Muslim government in Israel
How did Israels 1948 War for Independence change Southwest Asia?
it led to a population shift resulting in a Jewish majority
it encouraged the Palestinians to create their own nation-state in Jerusalem
it led to a gradual increase in religious tolerance
it began a period of new tensions between Muslims and Jews
Which event resulted in the Jewish dispora?
the Roman acceptance of Christianity
the writing of the Gospels
the Roman destruction of Jerusalem
the writing of the Torah
Which statement best describes a difference between the spread of Christianity and the spread of Islam?
Christianity spread through conversion while Islam spread through conquest
Christianity spread only into Europe while Islam spread only into Africa and Asia
Christianity spread mostly among the wealthy while Islam spread among the poor
Christianity spread quickly througoolut Southwest Asia while Islam took several centuries to spread
Which statement best describes how Jesus and Muhammad differed?
Unlike Jesus, Muhammad wrote a book of rules for his followers.
Muhammad traveled more widely in Southwest Asia than Jesus did
Unlike Jesus, Muhammad was both a military and a religious leader
Muhammad was originally Christian while Jesus was originally Jewish
Which feature is common to both Iran and Israeil?
they have majority non-Muslim populations
they have their own distinct national languages
they oppose the spread of Islam in the Middle East
they restrict voting rights to believers in a single religion
Which factor contributed most to the migration of tge Arab population outward from the ARabian Peninsula?
the spread of islam
the persecution of Muslims
the beginning of the Crusades
the establishment of the Silk Road
Which factor contributes most to the difficulties faced by the Kurdish independence movement?
Kurdish nationalists rely almost entirely on violent methods
there is no distinct Kurdish language or set of cultural traditions
the Kurdish population is spread across several different nations
most Kurds practice a religion that blends several different religions
Islam was founded by
Moses in Egypt
Ishmael in the Kingdom of Israel
Paul in ancient Rome
Muhammad in Saudi Arabia
Which of the following describes an element found in the Torah?
instructions on which foods can be eaten by followers in Judaism
instructions on the proper way to worship in an Orthodox church
clear distinctions between Sunni and Shia practices
stories about the many victories of Israel's Kind David
What is the most commonly served food in North Africa?
potatoes
olives
tomatoes
pineapples
Which statement best explains why Jerusalem is important to Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
it is the birthplace of all three religions
it contains Jewish, Christian, and Muslim holy sites
It is the main pilgrimage destination for Jews, Christians, and Muslims
it is home to the official leadership of all three faiths
Caravans passing through North Africa and Southwest Asia carried which of these in addition to trade goods?
news and ideas from around the region
precious metals from australia
germs and diseases from the New World
Scandinavian religious texts
Which North African government is a constitutional monarchY?
Egypt
Algeria
Tunisia
Morocco
Which statement best explains the role of nationalism in North Africa and Southwest Asia during the 20th century?
it helped European nations retain control over their colonies in the region
it provided a motivation and rallying cry for independence movements in the region
it gave the pro deomocarcy movements in the region less international appeal
in led to calls to decrease the regions dependence on all production
Which economic activity is most imporatnat to the economies of Southwest Asia and NOrth Africa?
tourism
farming
oil production
manufacturing
Which phrase best described the economies of southwest asia and north africa today?
diversified and prosperous
completely underdeveloped
controlled by outside nations
dependent on a single industry
Which problem do single resource economies tend to have?
political instability
unequal distribution of wealth
expensive health care
high government debt
The passage of laws based on Sharia is most strongly supported by
large corporations
European diplomats
Islamic political parties
pro-democracy activists
The main demand of the activists who participated in the Arab Spring uprisings was
ethnic tolerance
religious freedom
democratic governemnt
economic diversification
In Tunisia, government restrictions on business conrtbuted most to which problem
police brutality
religious exremeism
lack of economic opportunity
reduced social services
What has Kuwait's economic dependence on exporting oil resulted in?
increased government debt
diversified industries
concentration of wealth
democratic reforms
Which statement best describes how Islam influences the political system of Saudi Arabia?
Islamic political parties hold the majority of seats in the legislature
Saudi Arabia's monarchy is controlled by a devoutly Muslim family
Most Saudi Arabians adhere to the principles of Islam
Muslim rebels pose a significant threat to the stability of the government
Which form of government was most common among the nations of NA and SA when they first gained independence?
democratic
monarchical
authoritarian
parliamentary
Which statement best explains the breakup of the Ottoman Empire after World War I?
the ottoman empire was in alliance with the side that lost hte war
the main leaders of the Ottoman Empire were all killed fighting in the war
the ottoman empire spend all of the money in its treasury paying for the war
rebels took control of various territories while the Ottoman army was fighting elsewhere
Which person would be most likely to support requiring women to wear veils covering their faces?
a secular dictator
a supporter of Sharia law
a European tourist
a human-rights activist
Social media most contributed to the Arab Spring uprisings by
helping activitsts organize and publicize protests
encouraging citizens to learn more about world affairs
making it easier for foreign governments to provide aid
increasing nationalist sentiment among ethnic minorities
The goal of the pan-African movement was to
form military alliances among the nations of North Africa
help African nations gain independence from European control
strengthen the economies of the oil dependent nations of africa
create stronger trade relations among the nations of NOrth Africa
Which term best applies to Europe's relationship with NA during the 15th and 16th centuries?
mandates
imperialism
military alliances
trade partnerships
An oil rich country is most likely to have a high level of
adult literacy
income inequality
economic diversity
religious freedom
Which nation in SA has a parliamentary form of government?
Iran
Israel
OMan
Qatar
Which characteristic is common to the political systems of both Turkey and Iran?
they include an elected legislature
they are headed by a hereditary monarch
they are under complete Muslim control
they are controlled by the military
Why do many leaders in the US support drilling in the gulf of mexico
to explore alternatives to oil and natural gas
to reduce the dependence on oil from the Persian Gulf region
to decrease the economic power of Mexico and Canada
to build better relationships with mexico and the caribbean nations
Oil rich nations can increase thier profits from petroleum production by
building thier own refinieries
investing in foreign car companies
researching oil sands technology
developing extensive irrigation systems
Most of the world's crude oil reserves are found in
India and China
the US
the Gulf of Mexico region
North AFrica and Southwest Asia
Which statement best explains why fossil fuels contribute to climate change?
drilling for oil causes air pollution
oil-refining is a highly wasteful process
using fossil fuels produces large amounts of heat and steam
burning oil and natural gas releases greenhouse gases
the petroleum wealth of saudi arabia has resulted in
a sharp increase in the crime rate
free government health care
improved relations among neighbors in the persian gulf
high paying jobs in the nuclear and solar power industries
fossil fuels are non renewable resources because they
produce large amounts of pollution
are necessary to produce enervgy
take millions of years to develop
are expensive to produce
As the worlds supply of oil decreases, why does the US have an advantage of Saudi Arabia?
the US consumes far less oil than Saudi Arabia
the US has a much more diversified economy than Saudi Arabia
the US does not have the same kind of religious tensions as Saudi Arabia
the US has a more technologically advanced oil industry than Saudi Arabia
Which countries are rapidly increasing their need for petroleum?
China and India
Canada and Mexico
Kuwait and Venezula
Saudi Arabia and the United States
What is the purpose of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
to have an international diversified economy
to influence the price of oil on the world market
to purchase most of the oil consumed in the world
to own the most technologically advanced oil refineries
Which of these items is NOT made from petroleum
steel
clothing
gasoline
fertilizer
A worker in Saudi Arabia is most likely to be employed
in an oil importing company
at a nuclear power plant
for a government factory
for an oil drilling company
How did the US respond to OPEC's oil embargo in 1973 that dramatically raised oil prices worldwide?
the nation invested in huge infrastructure projects
the nation reduced price controls on oil imports
the nation ended diplomatic relations with countries belonging to OPEC
the nation found ways to decrease the consumption of OPEC oil
Why do the nations of NA and SA face an uncertain economic future?
fossil fuels are found all over the world
fossil fuels are non-renewable resources
fossil fuels make up over half of global energy usage
fossil fuels contribute to air pollution and climate change
