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WorksheetsSW Asia, North Africa and South Asia Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What two bodies of water mark the boundaries of the Fertile Cresent?
Black Sea and Caspian Sea
Caspian Sea and Persian Gulf
Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf
Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
How did the Ottoman Empire's location help it become wealthy and powerful?
The busiest trade routes in the region ran through the empire.
The capital in Rome controlled Western Europe.
The Arabian Peninsula's energy resources were part of the empire.
It controlled the entire length of the Nile from Cairo.
Which statement is true?
The Nile flows south to its mouth on the Mediterranean Sea.
The Nile's predictable floods allowed agriculture to flourish.
The Nile is shorter than the width of the United States.
The Nile Valley is home to a small percentage of Egyptians today.
Why is the Arabian Peninsula important to other countries around the world?
consumer electronics
food exports
industrial chemicals
petroleum reserves
What is the major difference between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
The Euphrates floods more.
The Euphrates moves faster.
The Tigris carries more water.
The Tigris is longer.
What causes a rain shadow on the Anatolian and Iranian plateaus?
fertile oasis
high mountains
seasonal monsoons
seismic activity
What sea lies directly to the west of Turkey?
Aegean Sea
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
Sea of Marmara
What group of Muslims represent the majority in Iraq?
Afghans
Iranians
Kurds
Shi'ites
What makes Istanbul a cultural bridge between Europe and Asia?
its location
its rapid growth
its architecture
its housing shortage
Who has built schools in Afghanistan?
UNICEF
al-Qaeda
Palestinian Liberation Organization
Taliban
How do the Himalaya Mountains help form South Asia's major rivers?
Summer monsoon winds across the mountains bring rainwater to the rivers.
Mountain lakes empty into the rivers.
Melting snow from the mountains runs into the rivers.
The mountains keep the rivers cool and prevent water from evaporating.
Why does South Asia now emphasize sustainable agriculture?
The Green Revolution harmed the environment.
There are fewer people to feed.
People want a varied diet.
The government ran out ot money foe expensive fertilizer and pesticides.
Which of the following are associated with the Harappan civilization?
the caste system and Sanskrit language
city planning and a system of measurement
city planning and the caste system
the beginning of Hinduism
According to the Hindu belief, what is Brahman?
the lowest-ranked varna in the caste system
a pilgrimage to a holy site
one spiritual force that unites the universe
a head priest of a temple
Why is the Indian government working to improve infrastructure?
India's population is growing very quickly.
The government needs highways to retain military control of Kashmir.
India's sewers were ruined by storms.
The government believes economic growth will reduce discrimination.
