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The Middle East

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The government of India and the government of Canada are both limited by

a)

appointed officials.

b)

a constitution.

c)

a bill of rights.

d)

Thanos

2.

Through the Imperial Painting Academy, the Ming Dynasty in China encouraged artists to produce paintings of landscapes, flowers, and nature in order to

a)

discourage militarization

b)

discourage industrialization

c)

promote the beauty and benevolence

3.

Ahimsa means that a person should not harm any living thing, even animals. Because of this belief, Gandhi told his followers not to use violence, and not to fight back when British soldiers used violence against them. which of the following is NOT true?

a)

Gandhi was an Avenger

b)

Many British people respected Gandhi as a peaceful leader

c)

Gandhi allowed his followers to use violence if they were attacked

4.

What is the natural geographic border between India and China?

a)

Himalaya Mountains

b)

Rocky Mountains

c)

Ural Mountains

5.

What is the significance of the religious holiday of Ramadan?

a)

Birth of the prophet Muhammad

b)

Diana Prince left Paradise island

c)

It was when Allah revealed who he was to Muhammad

d)

It is when Allah revealed the Quaran to the prophet Muhammad

6.

Why is China the leader in global manufacturing in the world?

a)

Their products are high quality

b)

Lack of regulatory compliance and a strong business

c)

They a large workforce to choose from

7.

The British encouraged Indian farmers to switch from growing______________ to growing cotton. 

a)

cash crops/food

b)

apples

c)

pumpkins

8.

Hindu people follow___________.

a)

Baptist

b)

Christianity

c)

Hinduism

d)

Mandalore

9.

 In Asia, people have adapted to the environment by accessing water through a __________________

a)

pollution

b)

infinity stones

c)

desalination plant

10.

The religious holiday of________________(for religion of Islam) is significant because it was when Allah revealed who he was to Muhammad.

a)

Fesitves

b)

Ramadan

c)

Christianity

d)

Christmas

11.

What does respect look like?

a)

screaming, refusing to follow directions

b)

Not using an attitude, keep area clean, no negative comments

c)

hitting each other, being rude

d)

running around , horse playing

12.

What helped protesters spread the news faster and organize more people?____________________

a)

notes

b)

social media

c)

letters

d)

birds

13.

What is the primary reason for the high population density in the Ganges River valley?

a)

Agricultural productivity

b)

Availability of minerals

c)

Harsh climate

d)

Lack of employment opportunities

14.

During which event do Muslims fast from dawn to sunset to purify themselves and improve their piety?

a)

Eid al-Fitr

b)

Ramadan

c)

Hajj

d)

Diwali

15.

What is a government called where the power is in the hands of the citizens, either directly or through elected representatives?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Autocracy

16.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a democratic government?

a)

Rule of law

b)

Free and fair elections

c)

Control by a single political party

d)

Protection of human rights

17.

A system in which the government owns all the property in a country.

a)

neutral

b)

communism

c)

suburb

d)

civil rights

18.

Why is desertification of the area just south of the Sahara Desert a growing environmental concern for the region?

a)

Desertification has caused substantial increases in greenhouse gases due to increases in vehicles used to cross the Sahara.

b)

Desertification has caused the Sahara to expand and has led to conflict in the search of fertile soil for farming and grazing.

c)

Desertification has caused expansion of offshore wind combines, which limit the region’s ability to take part in ocean trade.

19.

The “Arab Spring” revolutionary movement has been connected MOST closely to what concerns of the society of North Africa and Southwest Asia?

a)

The inability of women to vote

b)

The wealth and educational requirements to serve in government

c)

The political, social, and economic inequities of most citizens

20.

The MOST widely practiced religion of Northwest Africa and Southwest Asia is —

Responses

a)

Christianity.

b)

Islam.

21.

Northern Africa suffers from_______

a)

physical water scarcity.

b)

economic water scarcity.

c)

little or no water scarcity.

d)

approaching physical water scarcity.