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SW Asia Geography Review

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the belief in one God called?

a)

Tritheism

b)

Monotheism

c)

Polytheism

d)

Ditheism

2.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Faith?

a)

Fasting in the month of Ramadan

b)

Pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj)

c)

Reading the Qur'an daily

d)

Prayer five times a day facing Mecca

3.

The oldest religion in Southwest Asia is:

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

d)

Buddhism

4.

What ethnic group does not have their own country?

a)

Christianity

b)

Persians

c)

Kurds

d)

Arabs

5.

Which language do Persians speak?

a)

Arabic

b)

Farsi

c)

Kurdish

d)

English

6.

What could Muhammad have done to avoid the division of Islam into Sunni and Shia?

a)

Changed religions

b)

Added a new pillar

c)

Visited the Wailing Wall

d)

Picked the next leader

7.

Which religion was Abraham the founder of?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Judaism

d)

Buddhism

8.

Which statement is true ONLY of Islam?

a)

Followers believe Abraham is an important ancestor.

b)

Followers use mosques as a place of worship.

c)

Followers believe in only one God.

d)

Followers consider Jerusalem a holy place.

9.

The majority of people in Southwest Asia belong to which ethnic group?

a)

Jews

b)

Arabs

c)

Kurds

d)

Persians

10.

What do Sunni Muslims believe when it comes to their leader?

a)

Leader needs to be related to Muhammad

b)

Leader needs to live in Mecca

c)

Leader needs to read the Qur'an daily

d)

Leader does NOT need to be related to Muhammad

11.

Where do the majority of Arabs live and what is their language?

a)

Iran, Arabic

b)

Mountains of Turkey, Farsi

c)

On the Arabian Peninsula, Arabic

d)

Iraq,Kurdish

12.

Which ethnic group lives mainly in Iran?

a)

Arabs

b)

Kurds

c)

Jews

d)

Persians

13.

How does the diversity of religious groups and ethnic groups impact life in Southwest Asia today?

a)

Diversity has little effect on the region because the groups avoid interaction today.

b)

Diversity encourages peace and cooperation throughout the region.

c)

Diversity contributes to ongoing conflict and fighting throughout the region

d)

Diversity attracts many tourists who visit the region's many varied cultures.

14.

Who was the father/founder of Christianity?

a)

Abraham

b)

Jesus

c)

Muhammad

d)

Ali

15.

What is the sacred text (holy book) of Christianity?

a)

Quran (and parts of the Bible)

b)

Bible (Old and New Testaments)

c)

Torah and the Hebrew Bible

d)

The Vedas

16.

Who was the father/founder of Islam?

a)

Abraham

b)

Jesus

c)

Muhammad

d)

Ali

17.

What is the sacred text (holy book) of Islam?

a)

Quran (and parts of the Bible)

b)

Bible (Old and New Testaments)

c)

Torah and the Hebrew Bible

d)

The Vedas

18.

A man in Palestine wakes up early every morning and reads the Quran. He thinks upon Muhammad’s teachings and visits the holy city of Mecca every year. He prays many times during the day to one god, and spends his nights reflecting on the prophets Abraham and Moses. This man is part of which religious group?

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

19.

A woman in Israel prays to God and the Messiah, Jesus Christ. She reads both the Old Testament and the New Testament of the Bible. She tries to follow the teachings of the prophets, and she often visits places in the Holy City that were important in the life of Jesus Christ. This woman is part of which religious group?

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

20.

All of the following are religious groups EXCEPT

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Persian

d)

Islam

21.

Which of the following is the LARGEST ethnic group in Southwest Asia?

a)

Persians

b)

Kurds

c)

Jews

d)

Arabs

22.

Identify the ethnic group being described here:


  • Largest ethnic group in Iran
  • Unified by their language, Farsi
  • Originally practiced Zoroastrianism
  • Today most are Muslims
a)

Arabs

b)

Persians

c)

Kurds

d)

Muslims

23.

Identify the ethnic group being described here:


  • Have no official homeland, but would like one
  • Speak both Kurdish and Arabic
  • Forced to abandon nomadic lifestyle post-WWI
a)

Arabs

b)

Kurds

c)

Persians

d)

Muslims

24.

All of the following are characteristics of Arabs EXCEPT for:

a)

Originally nomads before forming villages along rivers long ago

b)

Many converted to Islam following the teachings of the prophet Muhammad

c)

Their language is the prominent and unifying language of the region

d)

Most are found in Israel, read out of the Torah, and worship in Synagogues or Temples

25.

What are the three major religions in Middle East?

a)

Spartans, Turks, Bantu

b)

Kurd's, Arabs, Persians

c)

Christianity, Islam, Judaism

d)

Jews, Christians, Arabs

26.

What is the largest religion in the world?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Judaism

d)

Buddhism

27.

Ramadan is a holiday for what religion?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Judaism

d)

Monotheism

28.

Which religion worship in synagogues?

a)

Christianity

b)

Judaism

c)

Islam

d)

Buddhism

29.

What is the oldest religion in the Middle East?

a)

Christianity

b)

Judaism

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

30.

The Sunni and Shia Muslims split over the issue of

a)

which city to pilgrimage to

b)

what should be part of the sacred text, the Qua'ran

c)

who should be the leader of the Muslims after Muhammad died

d)

whether or not Muhammad had received a message from Allah

31.

Which religion originated in SW Asia?

a)

Christianity

b)

Judaism

c)

Islam

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

32.

Which country has more Jews than anywhere else in the world?

a)

Iraq

b)

Israel

c)

Saudi Arabia

d)

Egypt

33.
The nation that Kurds are fighting Syria, Turkey, Iran and Iraq to create.
a)
Pakistan
b)
Afghanistan
c)
Kurdistan
d)
Kyrgyzstan
34.
The language of Arabs
a)
English
b)
Farsi
c)
Kurdish
d)
Arabic
35.
A distinct ethnic group that lives in the mountainous areas where Syria, Turkey, Iran, and Iraq come together.
a)
Arabs
b)
Persians
c)
Kurds
36.
The language of Kurds
a)
Farsi
b)
Kurdish
c)
Arabic
d)
French
37.
People who live in the modern country of Iran.
a)
Arabs
b)
Persians
c)
Kurds
38.

Which two ethnic groups have a majority of their members practice Sunni Islam?

a)

Arabs

b)

Persians

c)

Kurds

39.
A group with a belief system in a god or gods, with a specific set of rituals and literature.
a)
religious group
b)
ethnic group
40.
A group of people who share cultural ideas and beliefs that have been a part of their community for generations.
a)
religious group
b)
ethnic group
41.

Most Arabs are part of which sect?

a)

Sunni Muslim

b)

Shia Muslim

42.

Most Persians are part of which sect?

a)

Sunni Muslim

b)

Shia Muslim

43.

Which ethnic groups have the most conflict?

a)

Arabs and Kurds

b)

Arabs and Persians

c)

Kurds and Persians

44.

Countries where Kurds live resist because there is ___________ in the territory.

a)

Water

b)

Lumber

c)

Oil

d)

Gold

45.

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

a)

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

b)

All members if 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 religion.

46.

Natural resources are not overly evenly distributed among countries.

Which of the following correctly show how the Middle Wast is an example of uneven distribution?

a)

abundance of oil, but a scarcity of water

b)

abundance of coal, but scarcity of copper

c)

abundance of natural gas, but a scarcity of oil

d)

abundance of water, but a scarcity of phosphates

47.

Which two rivers run through the heart of modern-day Iraq and have provided water to the region for thousands of years?

a)

Nile and Jordan Rivers

b)

Indus and Ganges Rivers

c)

Congo and Zambezi Rivers

d)

Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

48.

What conclusion can be drawn based on the information presented in the map?

a)

The northern region of SW Asia is home only to nomads and small groups.

b)

Most of the people in SW Asia live near rivers, coastlines, or water sources.

c)

The harsh climate in the northern region of SW Asia keeps people from settling there.

d)

The large, flat plains in the southern region of SW Asia can support large populations.

49.

1. What is desalination?

a)

The process of bringing water to dry land, especially for growing crops.

b)

The process of removing salt and other chemicals from seawater.

c)

The process of collecting water from underground aquifers

d)

The process of flooding rivers to help crops grow

50.

What is irrigation?

a)

The process of bringing water to dry land, especially for growing crops

b)

The process of removing salt and other chemicals from seawater

c)

The process of collecting water from underground aquifers

d)

The process of flooding rivers to help crops grow

51.

What does OPEC stand for?

a)

Official Petroleum Expecting Continents

b)

Oil and Petroleum Exporting Continents

c)

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

d)

Oil Planning and Environmental Committee

52.

Why does OPEC play a powerful role in the world economy today?

a)

OPEC membership includes many oil companies owned by firms in the United States

b)

OPEC builds dams along rivers shared by several countries

c)

This organization is part of the United Nations

d)

OPEC controls the price and supply of oil in the world market

53.

How have the citizens of oil-rich countries benefitted from their oil supplies?

a)

Citizens of oil rich countries no longer have to work to earn a living

b)

Having oil has made very little difference in the lives of citizens in oil-rich countries

c)

Oil wealth has improved their standard of living, leading to better education, housing, and health

d)

They no longer have to be a member of OPEC

54.

How has the discovery of oil in some Southwest Asian countries affected the economic development of this area?

a)

The discovery of oil has meant that no other industries have developed in the region

b)

Those countries with oil reserves are much richer than those countries that have not found oil in their territory

c)

Having oil has made very little difference in the economy of this region

d)

Those with oil need less water than the other countries around them

55.

What are the two most valuable natural resources in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?

a)

water and cotton

b)

phosphates and oil

c)

oil and natural gas

d)

sulfur and natural gas

56.

How has the use of chemical fertilizers affected water supplies in many countries in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?

a)

The use of chemical fertilizers means crops must be watered constantly

b)

Water supplies have been contaminated by the chemicals through runoff from the fields

c)

Chemical fertilizers help take the salt out of water supplies in Southwest Asia (Middle East)

d)

Enormous amounts of water must be used to produce chemical fertilizers

57.

Why aren’t desalination and drip irrigation used more in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?

a)

These technologies are very expensive for countries to use

b)

Few countries in Southwest Asia have access to seawater

c)

Drip irrigation is not very effective in the hot, dry climate

d)

Ancient methods of irrigation are much more effective and helpful

58.

How has the building of dams created problems for countries sharing rivers in Southwest Asia?

a)

Countries in Southwest Asia are not allowed to build dams along shared rivers

b)

Dams are too expensive to build

c)

Few countries have the technology to build dams

d)

Dams limit the water available to countries further downstream

59.
Which river do Syria, Israel, and Jordan share?
a)
Nile
b)
Tigris
c)
Jordan
d)
Euphrates
60.
Which describes the climate of much of Southwest Asia?
a)
hot and dry
b)
windy and cold
c)
tropical and rainy
d)
moderate and cool
61.
What country is represented in number 1?
a)
Jordan
b)
Yemen 
c)
Saudi Arabia 
d)
Iraq
62.
What country is represented in number 2?
a)
Saudi Arabia
b)
Iran 
c)
Iraq
d)
Turkey 
63.
What country is represented in number 3?
a)
Yemen
b)
Iraq
c)
Israel
d)
Turkey 
64.
What country is represented in number 4?
a)
Afghanistan
b)
Egypt 
c)
Iraq
d)
Iran 
65.
What country is represented in number 5?
a)
Iraq
b)
Iran
c)
Saudi Arabia
d)
Turkey 
66.
What country is represented in number 6?
a)
Israel
b)
Jordan
c)
Egypt 
d)
Iran
67.
What country is represented in number 7?
a)
Jordan
b)
Turkey
c)

Israel 

d)

Syria

68.
Which body of water is starred?
a)
Red Sea
b)
Mediterranean Sea
c)
Persian Gulf
d)
Arabian Sea
69.
Which body of water is being pointed to? 
a)
Suez Canal
b)
Persian Gulf
c)
Strait of Hormuz
d)
Red Sea
70.
Which body of water is highlighted?
a)
Tigris
b)
Euphrates
c)
Jordan
d)
Nile River
71.
Which body of water is the arrow pointing to? 
a)
Mediterranean Sea
b)
Red Sea
c)
Arabian Sea
72.
Which body of water is highlighted?
a)
Tigris
b)
Euphrates
c)
Jordan River
d)
Nile River
73.
Which body of water is highlighted and has the arrow pointing to it? 
a)
Strait of Hormuz
b)
Jordan River
c)
Suez Canal
d)
Red Sea
74.
Name the highlighted country
a)
Turkey
b)
Iran
c)
Syria
d)
Kuwait
75.
Identify the large gray region in the eastern part of Israel.
a)
West Bank
b)
Golan Heights
c)
Gaza Strip
d)
Dead Sea
76.
Identify the small, skinny, gray region in western Israel.
a)
West Bank
b)
Golan Heights
c)
Gaza Strip
d)
Dead Sea
77.
Look at the map above. Why are certain regions so densely populated?
a)
Densely populated areas have more access to water sources and resources.
b)
Densely populated areas have more access to desert which makes travel easy.
c)
Densely populated areas are where there are less resources available to people.
d)
There is no reason that explains why some areas are more populated than others.
78.

The Gaza Strip is located along the banks of which body of water?

a)

the Arabian Sea

b)

the Mediterranean Sea

c)

the Persian Gulf

d)

the Red Sea

79.

The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?

a)

the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea

b)

the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea

c)

the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea

d)

the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea

80.

"The Jordan River basin is shared by five different nations: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, and Israel. It has been estimated that Israel is consuming up to four times the amount used by the other nations."


What would be the MOST LIKELY topic of discussion among the leaders of these nations?

a)

Reaching an agreement that guarantees fair access to the limited water supply.

b)

The construction of pipelines to divert water into other areas of the region.

c)

Developing guidelines to prevent pollution and contamination of the water.

d)

Creation of desalinization plants to produce more fresh water.

81.

Which natural resource has caused many disputes in the Middle East?

a)

Water

b)

Food

c)

Clothing

d)

Bed

82.

Limited quantities of resources to meet unlimited wants.

a)

Bedoins

b)

Oasis

c)

Scarcity

d)

Dams

83.

What conclusion be drawn based on the information presented in the maps?

a)

The northern region of Southwest Asia is home only to nomads and small groups.

b)

Most of the people in Southwest Asia live near rivers, coastlines, or other water sources.

c)

The harsh climate in the northern region of Southwest Asia keeps people from settling there.

d)

The large, flat plains in the southern region of Southwest Asia can support large populations.

84.
Why do people live near the Persian Gulf?
a)
For the fresh water
b)
For the jobs in the oil and shipping industry
c)
For the mild climate
d)
For the low population density
85.
Why do people live near rivers?
a)
For the fresh water
b)
For the jobs in the oil and shipping industry
c)
For the mild climate
d)
For the low population density
86.
Which country in the Middle East produces the most oil?
a)
Afghanistan
b)
Syria
c)
Kuwait
d)
Saudi Arabia
87.

Vast areas of the Middle East are deserts. How has this impacted the use of

water?

a)

Irrigation is essential for growing crops.

b)

In the Middle East, few people use water.

c)

Water is plentiful in the Middle East.

d)

All water is piped in from the Arabian Sea.

88.

Which statement best describes how oil is distributed among the countries of SW Asia?

a)

One country has all the oil reserves.

b)

Some countries have far more oil than others.

c)

Every country draws oil from one large deposit.

d)

Oil is evenly distributed to all countries in the region.

89.

How has the discovery of oil in some SW Asian countries affected the economic development of this area?

a)

Those with oil need less water than other countries around them.

b)

The discovery of oil has meant that no other industries have developed in the region.

c)

The countries with oil reserves are much richer than those countries that have not found oil in their territory. Oil rich countries can show improvement in education, health care, higher life expectancy, and standard of living. 

d)

Having oil has made very little difference in the economy.

90.

Which branch of Islam believes the supreme leader MUST be a blood relative (descendant) of Muhammad?

a)

Shi'a

b)

Sunni

91.

What did Muslims disagree about after Muhammad's death?

a)

The location of the holy city

b)

Who should be Muhammad's successor and the next leader of Islam.

c)

Whether the Quran or Bible should be used as the holy book.