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WorksheetsUnit 5 South & Southwest Asia Review
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 54mins
Israel is known for having a multicultural society, what could be a negative outcome of this?
Blended cultural values
Religious conflict
Cultural diffusion
Religious multiculturalism
Which groups fight over who should rule the land of Palestine?
Afghanis and Israelis
Jews and Palestinians
Americans and Russians
Syrians and Afghanis
Which is one of the most important resources that has brought wealth to the Middle East region?
Coal
Diamonds
Water
Oil
At the beginning of World War I, the area now known as the Middle East was part of
Britain
France
The Ottoman Empire
The Mughal Empire.
Which is true of the Sykes-Picot agreement?
It was accepted by Arab leaders as a path to peace.
It was created in secret.
It was based on long-standing divisions between ethnic and religious groups.
all of the above
During WWI, Britain and France had promised Arab leaders their own independent lands if the Arabs would....
give Britain and France access to the oil reserves in the Middle East.
put aside ethnic and religious differences and work toward peace.
denounce Russia and its rulers
join Britain and France in fighting against the Turks
At the end of World War I, mandates were created which....
gave Middle Eastern countries complete independence
gave Britain and France control over policy and trade in the Middle East.
dictated which ethnic and religious groups could live in which Middle Eastern country.
none of the above
This branch of Islam believed God chose Ali (Prophet Muhammad's blood relative) to be the caliph of Islam and Muhammad's successor
Shia
Sunni
Hadith
Quran
An ethnic group that is majority Muslim and lives in parts of Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey. They are fighting to create a country of their very own
Kurds
Palestinians
Arabs
Turks
Branch of Islam that denied that a blood relative of Muhammad needed to be the Caliph of Islam, hence leaders before Ali were acceptable
Sunni
Shia
Hadith
Quran
This ethnic group built the Ottoman Empire, which ruled much of the eastern Mediterranean world for more than 600 years
Turks
Arabs
Kurds
Armenians
Today, Iran's government is a _______.
Democracy
Monarchy
Theocracy
Military dictatorship
Iran is a majority ______ Muslim country (about 90%).
Sunni
Shia
Which holy book serves as the constitution in present-day Iran?
Quran
Hadith
Bible
Torah
Define "Secularization"
Becoming non-religious
Becoming more religious
All citizens are considered equal under the law
The abolishment of a monarchy
In which country/empire would one find a Shah ruling?
Iran
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Saudi Arabia
Which of the following was a result of the 1979 Iranian Revolution? (there may be more than 1 correct answer)
Khomeini became Supreme Leader
Iran became a theocracy
Iran followed Sharia Law
The Shah was exiled
In the 1950's, the United States engineered a coup in Iran in order to....
Restore the Shah to power
Depose the Shah from power
Assassinate Prime Minister Mossadegh
Install Khomeini to power
Why did some Iranians support the Shah of Iran?
He modernized the country, built schools, and gave voting rights to women
He modernized the country and created strict censorship of the media
He westernized the country and abolished political parties
He developed the oil industry, built schools, and imprisoned all political critics
Why did some Iranians oppose the Shah in Iran?
He wanted to reduce religious influence in the country
He wanted to increase religious influence in the country
He modernized and developed the oil industry
He built schools and made access to education free to all
How did the partition of the Middle East impact Kurds?
They were divided among different countries
They were given their own territory to govern independently
Their ancestral homeland was conquered by Iraq
It caused a massive refugee crisis
Which of the following best describes the effects the partitioning of the Middle East had on the people living there...
Ethnic and religious groups were split up or sometimes rival groups were grouped together
Ethnic and religious groups were assimilated into their new countries, forming strong national identities
The mandates became important colonies in the British or French empires.
The British and French offered citizenship within their countries and established a strong economic base
Which of the following had the most influence on how Britain and France partitioned the remains of the Ottoman Empire
Natural resources
Ethnic groups
Regional history
Geographic features
"Dividing a country into separate nations or territories"
Partition
Mandate
Millet
Imperialism
A common belief shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims is....
Belief in one God
Belief in many gods
Belief in the same prophets
Jerusalem is the birthplace of their religion
The system that best demonstrates the Ottoman Empire's policy for tolerance was....
Millet system
Child levy
Devshirme
Mandate system
A system within the Ottoman Empire that allowed non-Muslims to live in semi-independent communities, with little outside interference, in exchange for a tax payment
Millet system
Devshirme
Child levy tax
Divan
A system where one son in every Christian home was taken, converted to Islam, and trained for a position in the government or as a janissary
Devshirme/ Child levy
Millet system
Divan
Mandate system
After World War II, Israel became a center of conflict in part because ...
European Jews wanted to create an independent country there
the UN refused to give any lands to Palestinian Arabs
the Soviet Union seized it
large quantities of oil were discovered in the Israeli desert
Which nation went through decades of war under the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein?
Iran
Iraq
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Name the country
Pakistan
Afghanistan
India
Nepal
This emperor raised taxes on the poor in order to fund his lavish lifestyle and build monuments like the Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan
Akbar
Babur
Aurangzeb
As a result of the Sepoy Rebellion....
India became a colony of Britain
India gained its independence
The British East India Company tightened its control over India
Gandhi was assassinated
This branch of Islam believed God chose Ali (Prophet Muhammad's blood relative) to be the caliph of Islam and Muhammad's successor
Shia
Sunni
Hadith
Quran
During his reign, the empire reached its greatest size. He imposed a tax on non-Muslims and forced Hindus to convert
Aurangzeb
Babur
Akbar
Shah Jahan
While a devout Muslim, he adopted a policy of religious tolerance and ushered in the "Golden Age" of Mughal rule
Akbar
Aurangzeb
Shah Jahan
Babur
What is imperialism?
When a stronger country takes control of a weaker country
When a stronger country steps in and modernizes a weaker one
When a weaker country appeals to a stronger country for aid
When a strong country stages a coup in another country
Who were the Sepoys?
Indian soldiers employed by the British East India Company
Indian soldiers employed by the British government
British soldiers employed by the British East India Company
British officials serving in India
According to the rumors, what was placed on the Sepoy's rifles that made them so upset?
Tree oil
Animal fat
Petroleum
Arsenic
True or False: The Sepoy Rebellion was a success and the Sepoys won
False
True
What happened as a direct RESULT of the Sepoy Rebellion?
British government stepped in and took control of India
The British left India alone
The British East India Company created harsher taxes
Indian citizens gained more independence
Name the country
India
Pakistan
China
Afghanistan
Name the country
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Identify the country.
Egypt
Algeria
Saudi Arabia
Mali
Identify the country
Iran
Iraq
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Identify this country
Iraq
Iran
Afghanistan
Syria
Identify the country
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Oman
Afghanistan
Identify the country
Turkey
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Identify this body of water
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Persian Gulf
Gulf of Aden
Identify the body of water
Arabian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Bay of Bengal
Red Sea
Identify the body of water
Persian Gulf
Gulf of Aden
Mediterranean Sea
Arabian Sea
Identify the country
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Iran
Iraq
Identify the country
Jordan
Lebanon
Israel
Cyprus
Identify the geographic feature
Black Sea
Red Sea
Blue Sea
Persian Gulf
Hinduism is polytheistic while Islam is (a)
Indicate True or False: The Ottoman empire did NOT allow any practice of non-muslim faiths.
True
False
Based on the map, why do you think many countries, like Britain, fought to control the Suez Canal in Egypt?
It promoted peace and prosperity in the Middle East.
It allowed for control of all trade in the Atlantic Ocean.
It allowed for a shorter distance to be traveled and could speed up travel times.
It helped bridge the cultures of the east to Africa.
Which of the following was a major effect of the expansion of trade routes, such as the Silk Road and Trans-Saharan, through the Middle East and North Africa?
The Islamic religion spread throughout different regions.
The growth of communism took place.
The Columbian Exchange began between the Old World and New World.
Democracy spread and thrived in all new regions.
What is a synonym for the word "partition"?
Unite
Divide
Respect
Fight
Which Arab countries were consulted in partitioning the Ottoman Empire after World War I? Check all that apply.
Iraq
Iran
Palestine
Turkey
No Arab countries were consulted.
Which 2 nations divided the old lands of the Ottoman Empire and formed the present day boundaries for many of the nations in this region?
Russia
Britain
France
China
United States
In what ways is the partitioning of the Middle East similar to the Scramble for Africa? (Check all that apply.)
No natives were consulted or present when new boundaries were drawn.
Ethnic groups that clashed were put into the same nation.
Natives were part of the decision making.
The complex relationships between ethnic and religious groups were taken into account.
The British and French divided the region into zones of influence, hoping to exploit the resources in the region.
Britain and France had promised Arab leaders autonomous lands IF the Arabs would...
give Britain and France access to the oil reserves in the Middle East
put aside ethnic and religious differences and work toward peace
denounce Russia and its rulers
join Britain and France in fighting against the Turks
At the end of World War I, the League of Nations authorized mandates that...
gave Middle Eastern countries complete independence
gave Britain and France some control over policy and trade in the Middle East
dictated which ethnic and religious groups could live in which Middle Eastern country
none of the above
Definition: 1) a love for your people and 2) a desire for your people to have a country
Colonialism
Imperialism
Nationalism
Judasism
TRUE/FALSE: Lines drawn by the Sykes-Picot agreement set many modern Middle Eastern borders, but they reflected European priorities
TRUE
FALSE
