WorksheetsHFMS CBA 4 SWANA review
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What event has attracted or encouraged guest workers (foreign nationals ) to come work in their country?
technology boom
oil boom
irrigation
lack of water
Saudi Arabia has 2% arable land, 45% forestland, temperatures of 129, and little rainfall. Because it is difficult to grow crops, they must import food.
True
False
Where does agricultural activity take place in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
Near the Mediterranean Sea, due to wet & rainy climate
Near oil fields, to provide food for workers
Near freshwater sources that allow for irrigation.
Which of the following is a geographic feature in Egypt that would make foreign invasion difficult?
Congo River
Atlas Mountains
Arabian Sea
Western Desert
What natural resource has allowed the nations of Southwest Asia to gain great wealth?
oil
water
gold
diamonds
Because the SW Asia and N Africa region have scarce fresh water sources, people have come to depend on__________?____________.
unified governments
salt water
cultural festivals
irrigation systems
What SWANA country has an absolute monarchy and is ruled by Islamic Law?
India
Turkey
South Korea
Saudi Arabia
During the Arab Spring, many countries in SWANA experienced violent conflict. Which of the following gives an example for why violence was part of the Arab Spring?
In Israel, citizens cast ballots for political parties rather than individuals.
In Jordan, its constitutional monarchy requires the King to follow the constitution of the country.
In Turkey, voters approved a constitutional amendment establishing direct presidential elections.
In Tunisia, the government-held unfair elections and limited the rights of people
What country has been at the heart of conflict since its creation in 1948?
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Syria
Why are Easter, Ramadan, and Rosh Hashanah significant (important)?
They commemorate the election of famous leaders
They are important economic centers
They are all examples of conflicts between societies
They are important celebrations for different faiths (religions)
What is a cultural behavior in Saudi Arabia that is shaped by Islamic Law?
Men & women speak different languages
Men & women are allowed to participate in government
Men & women are expected to dress modestly
Men & women mix freely in social situations
