WorksheetsSS7G6 and SS7G7 CFA Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Based on the map, which statement is most likely correct?
Turkey and Saudi Arabia often have disputes over the use of freshwater in the Persian Gulf.
Iraq and Oman often have disputes over the use of freshwater from the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Turkey, Syria, and Iraq often have disputes over the use of freshwater from the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates often have disputes over the use of freshwater in the Persian Gulf.
Which of these Southwest Asian nations has the MOST secure and reliable access to water?
Iraq
Kuwait
Israel
Turkey
What MOST LIKELY caused the failure of Akram's farm?
The river Akram irrigates his crops with is now polluted.
Akram's crops were not suited to growing in the desert.
The nearby city has used up all of the water resources.
The fertilizer for the crops became too expensive.
In the 1980s, the Turkish government began the Southeastern Anatolia Project and built numerous dams on the Euphrates River. What was the result of this project?
While it improved the standard of living in Turkey, it caused high levels of pollution and made the water unsafe to drink.
While it caused high levels of pollution and made the water unsafe to drink, it created a cheap source of electricity for the region.
While it reduced the amount of freshwater available in Turkey, it led to the creation of millions of jobs for the Turkish people.
While it improved the standard of living in Turkey, it significantly reduced the amount of freshwater available in Syria
What gives Turkey an advantage in providing water for its people's needs compared to other countries in the region?
The Black Sea, the largest source of freshwater in the region, is located off of Turkey's northern coast.
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, two of the primary sources of freshwater in the region, originate in Turkey.
Turkey's economy is less dependent on hydroelectricity than other countries in the region.
Turkey's population is less dependent on commercial agriculture than other countries in the region.
Look at the southern part of Southwest Asia on the maps. The southern interior is called the Rub' al-Khali, or "Empty Quarter" because it is
a largely uninhabited forested area.
an uninhabited area where rivers meet.
a hot, arid, largely uninhabited desert.
a mountainous, sparsely inhabited area.
Which two rivers run through the heart of modern-day Iraq and have provided water to the region for thousands of years?
the Nile and Jordan Rivers
the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
the Congo and Zambezi Rivers
the Indus and Ganges Rivers
Which statement BEST describes where the most densely populated areas of Iraq are located?
Most are located near the Suez Canal.
Most are located near the Caspian Sea.
Most are located near the Arabian and Red Seas.
Most are located near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
How did early Southwest Asian farmers meet the agricultural demands of their people?
by farming near large rivers
by creating terraces in the mountains
by irrigating land in the Arabian Desert
by farming mainly along coastlines
What conclusion be drawn based on the information presented in the maps?
The northern region of Southwest Asia is home only to nomads and small groups.
Most of the people in Southwest Asia live near rivers, coastlines, or other water sources.
The harsh climate in the northern region of Southwest Asia keeps people from settling there.
The large, flat plains in the southern region of Southwest Asia can support large populations.
What Middle Eastern country does NOT claim ownership over the Jordan River?
Jordan
Israel
Afghanistan
Syria
What are the three prominent religions in the Middle East?
Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
Judaism, Islam, Hinduism
Persian, Islam, Christianity
What issue led to the split between the Sunni and Shia Muslims?
The Shia wanted to change direction of prayer to Medina, rather than Mecca.
The Sunni wanted to change part of the Five Pillars.
The Shia believed only Arabs could be Muslims, the Sunni did not.
They disagreed over who should lead Muslims after Muhammad died.
Today, a major cause of conflict in the Middle East is fighting between which two groups over land?
Bedouins and Armenians
Persians and Iranians
Jews and Palestinians
Arabs and Egyptians
