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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
1. “In 2000, the Egyptian Nation Council for Women was founded to advise the government and propose new legislation on issues concerning the advancement of women. The council has 30 members. It is often seen as a symbol of global change because of the power it brings to a once underrepresented group of Egypt’s population.”
This is an example of- (6.16A)
a. education influencing behaviors toward women.
b. religion influencing behaviors toward women.
c. government influencing behaviors toward women.
d. economics influencing behaviors toward women.
2. “You must abide by the laws of faith and religion.” This quotation describes which of the following government forms? (6.12A)
a. Monarchy
b. Theocracy
c. Dictatorship
d. Democracy
3. Based on the chart, which country has a form of government that most closely resembles a theocracy? (6.12A)
a. Iran
b. Iraq
c. Israel
d. Afghanistan
4. Based on the chart, which of the following statements would be most accurate? (6.12A)
a. The citizens of Iraq have more freedom than the citizens of Israel.
b. In the country of Iran, citizens enjoy religious freedom, and they have the right to choose their own religion.
c. The citizens of Israel have more say in their government than the citizens of Iraq.
d. Citizens in Iran have more freedom than citizens living in Iraq or Israel.
5. Cultural _________________ like government and education are present in all cultures or societies. (6.16A)
a. diffusion
b. institutions
c. traits
d. collections
Traits that Define a Culture:
Common History
Common Flowers
Common Religion
Common Education
6. Which of the following terms does NOT fit in the list? (6.15B)
a. History
b. Flowers
c. Religion
d. Education
7. Which of the following characteristics could be added to the list of characteristics that unify a culture group? (6.15B)
a. Common Cold
b. Common Hair Color
c. Common Language
d. Common Age
1. “As a result of increased business, trade and investment, Southwestern Asian and North African countries will be able to increase job opportunities, reduce poverty, experience faster growth, and improve workers' skills, knowledge, and productivity.”
According to the excerpt above, what cultural institution will create these changes? (6.16A)
a. Government
b. Economics
c. Education
d. Religion
Saudi Police Stopped Fire Rescue:
March 11, 2002: Saudi Arabian religious police refused to allow schoolgirls to leave their school that was burning down. Rather than allow these girls to escape harmful flames and threat of smoke inhalation, they were not allowed to step outside because they “were not wearing correct Islamic headdress,” stated Saudi newspapers. According to a witness of the fire, he saw three policemen “beating young girls to prevent them from leaving the school because they were not wearing the abaya [a dress that covers the whole body except the face, feet, and hands].” Because of this, 15 young girls died as a result of the fire.
9. Based on the reading above, you could draw the conclusion that females in Saudi Arabia ___________________________________________. (6.11A)
a. have the same freedoms and rights as females in the United States
b. are not allowed to receive an education
c. must follow strict laws that force them to dress a particular way
d. set fires to keep themselves from going to school
Which Abaya is the most resitrictive?
Niqab
Hijab
Chador
Burqa
