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WorksheetsUnit 6 Assessment - N. Africa & SW Asia
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which factor is most responsible for unifying Southwest Asia and North Africa as a culture region?
Islamic religion
Persian language
Similar architecture
Theocratic governments
Most of the current political boundaries in Southwest Asia resulted from the —
establishment of Israel for Jews
events of the Arab Spring in Egypt
ethnic conflicts that began in Palestine
divisions created after the First World War
Which country on the map is located on the Arabian Peninsula?
1
2
3
4
Which letter indicates the nation of Iran?
A
B
C
D
How do the geographic features shown on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region?
Agricultural production is significantly limited.
Trade with southern African nations is relatively easy.
Most nations of the region are wealthy from oil exports.
Mining and gemstone production is common in the region.
One way that officials in Saudi Arabia have adapted to a lack of water includes —
building desalinization plants
planting drought resistant crops
elevating homes to avoid flooding
constructing dams on major rivers
The primary reason the Aswan Dam was built on the Nile River was to —
control annual flooding
assist ships traveling north
end the need for irrigation
provide a lake for recreation
How has the distribution of natural resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa affected economic patterns in the region?
A growing lumber industry has developed in the region.
The region is home to many factories producing exports.
A majority of the people living in the region work in diamond mines.
Some nations in the region have significant wealth from the sale of oil.
What has been the effect of the conditions described in the excerpt?
Tensions between nations in SW Asia have increased.
Nations in SW Asia have come together to build dams.
Widespread famine has plagued many areas of SW Asia.
Pipelines are being constructed to move water in SW Asia.
Many nations in the world established trade relationships with countries in Southwest Asia and North Africa because of the —
growth in the population of the world
increasing demand for oil in the world
lack of water resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa
decrease in agricultural outputs in Southwest Asia and North Africa
The efforts of King Hassan II and Disney engineers to construct the Morocco pavilion is an example of —
the benefits of cooperation between different cultures
the blending of two cultures that create a new culture
the conflicts that emerge when different cultures mix together
the challenges of communicating between people of different cultures
Which architectural feature do these mosques have in common?
A domed roof to cover the building
A slender tower for making the call to pray
Stained glass that shows religious images
Very large wooden doors at the entrance
How do the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam maintain enduring cultural traditions that date back many centuries?
Older generations teach younger generations the beliefs.
Students living in this region study Arabic, Hebrew, and Latin
Schools in the region teach about all three religious traditions.
Other faith traditions and practices are forbidden in the region
According to the information in the excerpt, one factor that has influenced cultural change in Southwest Asia has been —
religious leaders
trade relationships
political revolutions
technological advances
Which description best summarizes the role of communication technology in the Egyptian revolution of 2011?
Television was key to gaining widespread Egyptian support for the protesters.
While mobile phones were important, the Internet was critical to organizing and
communicating.
Mobile phones helped protesters to communicate with government officials about the need for change.
Mobile phones were critical, enabling protesters to communicate during the revolt as well as tell the story of the events.
The items listed in the box illustrate the process of —
cultural conflict
cultural change
cultural diffusion
cultural separation
How may the Five Pillars of Islam shape the daily activities of believers?
There is fasting in the mornings.
There is a duty to give to the poor each day.
There is time each day to attend the mosque
There are certain times to pray during each day.
According to the chart, exports from Latin America are similar to those from Southwest Asia because both regions export —
a range of precious metals
mostly manufactured good
mainly agricultural products
a variety of natural resources
Based on the information in the chart, which of the following is characteristic of the availability of oil in South Asia?
Southwest Asia has some of the world’s largest oil reserves.
The distribution of oil reserves in Southwest Asia is unequal.
Many nations in Southwest Asia are dependent on the oil industry.
The largest nations in Southwest Asia have the smallest oil reserves.
As a result of the spread of Islam in the region, many people living in Southwest Asia and North Africa —
speak Arabic
trade spices
worship many gods
live in nomadic tribes
