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WorksheetsSouthwest Asia and North Africa Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
As a result of the spread of Islam in the region, many people living in Southwest Asia and North Africa —
speak Arabic
trade spices
worship many gods
live in nomadic tribes
After the Second World War, many Jewish people migrated to which newly established country because of long, traditional links to the region?
Israel
Jordan
Lebanon
Syria
Which factor is most responsible for unifying Southwest Asia and North Africa as a culture region?
Islamic religion
Persian language
Similar architecture
Theocratic governments
Which country on the map is located on the Arabian Peninsula?
1
2
3
4
Which geographic factors have most influenced the agricultural output in Southwest Asia?
Sahara and Sinai deserts
Persian Gulf and Red Sea
Suez Canal and Straits of Hormuz
Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates rivers
How does the geographic pattern shown on the chart influence the relationship between nations in Southwest Asia?
The amount of oil reserves fosters cooperation between these nations.
An unequal distribution of oil reserves gives some nations more power.
Dependency on oil reserves has encouraged trade between these nations.
Large oil reserves in the region make the nations dependent on one another.
One way that officials in Saudi Arabia have adapted to a lack of water includes —
building desalinization plants
planting drought resistant crops
elevating homes to avoid flooding
constructing dams on major rivers
How has the distribution of natural resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa affected economic patterns in the region?
A growing lumber industry has developed in the region.
The region is home to many factories producing exports
A majority of the people living in the region work in diamond mines.
Some nations in the region have significant wealth from the sale of oil.
Many nations in the world established trade relationships with countries in Southwest Asia and North Africa because of the —
growth in the population of the world
increasing demand for oil in the world
lack of water resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa
decrease in agricultural outputs in Southwest Asia and North Africa
Which architectural feature do these mosques have in common?
A domed roof to cover the building
A slender tower for making the call to pray
Stained glass that shows religious images
Very large wooden doors at the entrance
According to the information in the excerpt, one factor that has influenced cultural change in Southwest Asia has been —
religious leaders
trade relationships
political revolutions
technological advances
Which description best summarizes the role of communication technology in the Egyptian revolution of 2011?
Television was key to gaining widespread Egyptian support for the protesters.
While mobile phones were important, the Internet was critical to organizing and communicating.
Mobile phones helped protesters to communicate with government officials about the need for change.
Mobile phones were critical, enabling protesters to communicate during the revolt as well as tell the story of the events.
The items listed in the box illustrate the process of —
cultural conflict
cultural change
cultural diffusion
cultural separation
The religion based on the teachings of Muhammad
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
The climate of the Arabian Peninsula
Savannah
Desert
Mountainous
Tropical
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Fasting during Ramadan
Praying 5 times a day facing Mecca
Helping the poor
Reading the Holy Bible
What religions are Monotheistic ?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Which religous observances are associated with Muslims, people who practice the Islamic religion?
Celebrate Ramadan, a holy period of fasting
Make a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca at least once in their lifetime
Practice their religion in buildings called mosques
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah, a high holy day for a New Year
Fast and pray for forgiveneness during Yom Kippur
Why were the Pyramids of Ancient Egypt built ?
As a place to store grain and other resources
To store vast libraries of pictographs ( hieroglyphs )
To hide treasure and ancient secrets
As tombs for Pharaohs
People who celebrate the Jewish New Year and take off of work on----
Easter
Christmas
Hajj
Rosh Hashanah
The discovery of large ____ deposits brought radical change. Southwest Asia now has a fast-growing
urban population and is one of the wealthiest areas in the world.
Coal
Cotton
Gold
Oil
Abraham
Old Testament
Synagogue
Jesus Christ
Bible
Resurrection
Qu'ran (Koran)
Muhammed
Five Pillars of Faith
The belief in one God
Agnostic
Monotheism
Polytheism
Atheist
Which BEST describes citizens in an unlimited government?
They can work in factories
They have little power
They live in poverty
they are slaves
Which two places have vast deserts as one of their geographic features?
Southwest Asia and North Africa
Eastern USA and Southern Europe
Southeastern Australia and Northern Canada
Northern Asia and Northern Europe
What three religions began in the Middle East?
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
The Arab Spring was a series of uprisings where people wanted:
oil money
democracy and freedoms
the freedom to bear arms
ISIS to leave their country
The Arab Spring is described as what?
The warming of equatorial regions due to global warming.
The renewed study of Islam in Arab countries.
The protests against long-term political leaders in Arab countries.
A movement to create lasting peace between Muslims, Christians and Jews.
The image shows how the Arab Spring spread so quickly. Which best describes the diffusion of the Arab Spring?
Social media showed problems and spread ideas very quickly.
Long-term dictators did not know how to use Twitter and Facebook.
The people of Arab countries were hesitant to use technology for fear of being arrested.
Dictators blocked the internet so that the message of freedom could not spread.
In which country did the Arab Spring start?
Egypt
Libya
Yemen
Tunisia
What did the revolutionaries utilize to organize?
internet, social media, cell phones
newspapers, public gatherings
newspapers, the internet, dark web
The Arab Spring forced out dictators in
Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya
Tunisia, Djoubti, Morocco
Egypt, Sudan, Algeria
What was the social media used to let people know about the revolution?
Snapchat
Deserts of North Africa and Southwest Asia
How do the geographic features shown on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region?
Agricultural production is significantly limited.
Trade with southern African nations is relatively easy.
Most nations of the region are wealthy from oil exports.
Mining and gemstone production form a substantial portion of many economies of the region.
