WorksheetsUnit 2 Quiz (AKS 42, 42a,43,43a,44,44a,44b,44d) 1st Period
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Who do Shias believe should be the leader of Islam?
believe that the Supreme Leader (Caliph) does not need to be related to Muhammad
believe that Muhammad is the Supreme Prophet and should rule the Muslim Community
believe that the Supreme Leader(Caliph) must be a blood relative of Muhammad
believe that Muhammad is ruler of both Muslim groups in the Middle East
Where is SW Asia located?
Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Turkey
East of the Tigris River, Euphrates River, and the Straight of Hormuz
South of the West Bank, Suez Canal and the Jordan River
Africa, Egypt, and Sudan
What kind of climate do most countries in SW Asia have?
Tropical and Rainy
Arid and Dry
Snow and Ice
Sand and Coastline
What natural resources are found in SW Asia?
Gold and Diamonds
Silk and Fur
Natural Gas and Oil
Copper and Steal
Name the environmental issues discussed in SW Asia
Dams, Salination, and Pollution
Drought, Heat, and Water Stress
Water Scarcity, Water Stress, and Physical Scarcity
Economic Scarcity, Flooding, and Landslides
What two bodies of water are the primary source of water for Turkey?
Jordan and Euphrates
Arabian Sea and Euphrates
Tigris and Euphrates
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Which are characteristics of religious groups?
race, religion, food, holidays
common cultural characteristics, race, ancestry, and beliefs
common belief system, holidays, religion, and holy days
holidays, race, ancestry, and holidays
What religions are practiced in SW Asia?
Islam, Christianity, Hinduism
Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Hinduism, Judaism, and Christianity
What characteristics BEST describe: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all polytheistic religions
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic religions
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all refer to Mecca as a holy city
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have Jesus as founder as Messiah
What major contributing factors lead to violent conflict in the region of SW Asia?
Diversity of religions within the Arab, Persian, and Kurds ethnic groups
Diversity within the Sunni, Shia and Muslim groups
Diversity within the Turks, Kurds, and religious groups
Diversity within the Muhammad, Fatima, and Gundi
Who do Sunnis believe should be the leader of Islam?
believe that the Supreme Leader (Caliph) does not have to be a relative of Muhammad
believe that the supreme leader (called the Caliph) must be a blood relative of Muhammad.
believe that Muhammad should be a true Muslim
believe that Jesus is the Messiah and Supreme Leader
Why did the Sunni and Shia Muslims split?
a dispute over who should be leader of the Persians
a dispute over who should marry Muhammad's daughter Fatima
a dispute over who should succeed the Prophet Muhammad as leader of the Islamic faith after his death.
a dispute over Arabs practicing Islam
What religions are practiced by the majority of Arabs, Persians (Iran), and Kurds?
Islam
Muslim
Christianity
Judaism
Where do most people of SW Asia live?
Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan
Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia
Israel, Turkey, Syria, and West Bank
Afghanistan, Syria, Gaza Strip, and Kuwait
What are the characteristics of a Ethnic Group
race, religion, prophets, history
language, religion, holidays, food
Common Cultural Characteristics
race, prayers, food, history
