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WorksheetsUnit 7 North Africa and Southwest Asia
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 16mins
Based on the map, one way that cultural diffusion has impacted the city of Jerusalem includes —
the creation of separate distinct cultural enclaves
the blending of several religious traditions into a new one
the building of a wall to keep threatening forces out of the city
the division of the city into Palestinian and Israeli administered areas
The arid and semi-arid climate of much of Southwest Asia creates biomes that are characterized by —
taiga and tundra
temperate forests
tropical rainforests
grasslands and desert
Which event is a daily reminder in Southwest Asia of the significance of religion in the region?
Ramadan dinners
Public calls to prayer
Pilgrimages to Mecca
Friday store closings
One way that wealthy nations in Southwest Asia are able to address the lack of water is by —
draining wetlands
trading oil for irrigation
constructing large dams
building desalination plants
The strait indicated by the arrow on the map is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. What type of maritime traffic accounts for a majority of this activity?
Oil tankers
Cruise ships
Ferry boats
Naval destroyers
The creation of the organization described in the excerpt has affected Southwest Asia by —
encouraging revolutionaries in the region to overthrow dictators
calling for embargos that have decreased oil exports in the region
increasing conflict in the region as nations battle over setting oil prices
strengthening the global influence of the oil producing nations of the region
Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes the impact oil-related policies in the Middle East are having on oil-producing nations?
Budget surpluses are rising for many Middle Eastern nations.
Many nations in the Middle East have experienced production cuts.
Some nations in the Middle East are now facing economic challenges.
Tax revenues have fallen for a number of countries in the Middle East.
A distinct feature of the cultural landscape in many towns located in Southwest Asia includes —
shipyards
skyscrapers
sports stadiums
shopping bazaars
Research about the cultures of Southeast Asia would most likely include an examination of —
water resources
language patterns
climate conditions
modern civil wars
Islam originated in Saudi Arabia in the seventh century in the city of Mecca. Which Islamic religious practice reflects the importance of Mecca?
Muslims pray facing Mecca and make a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Once in a lifetime a Muslim must celebrate Ramadan in Mecca.
Mecca is home to the famous Muslim Dome of the Rock mosque.
Islamic law requires Muslims to help feed and clothe the poor in Mecca.
How does the spatial diffusion of Islam compare to that of Christianity?
Islamic leaders faced fewer physical geographic barriers than did Christian missionaries.
Christian missionaries arrived in North Africa after Muslim leaders had conquered the territory.
Both originated in Southwest Asia yet Christianity spread from the region to dominate in Europe.
Most Christians living in Southwest Asia today migrated to the region after the formation of Israel.
Based on the information in the excerpt, the United States' government has attributed the cause of the conflict in Syria to-
the violent behaviors of the dissident crowds
the spread of tension throughout Southwest Asia
the lack of cohesion amongst the protesting groups
the authoritarian policies of the Syrian government
Desalinization plants are becoming more common in places which have experienced —
mass deforestation
an influx of refugees
damaging earthquakes
shortages of fresh water
Many societies in Southwest Asia have adapted to the scarcity of water in this region by —
constructing levees and canals
building desalinization facilities
creating policies to fine individuals who waste water
converting dams to produce water rather than electricity
