WorksheetsFinal Exam review
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Which letter identifies the continent in which you would find the region of Southwest Asia (the Middle East)?
A
D
C
F
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers flow south into the
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Persian Gulf
Arabian Sea
A man-made structure that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea:
Gaza Strip
Suez Canal
Persian Gulf
Panama Canal
What physical features is labeled by number 6 on the map?
Arabian Sea
Strait of Hormuz
Persian Gulf
Red Sea
Which number represents the Arabian Sea?
7
8
5
1
The primary purposes of building the Suez Canal was to __________________.
Control immigration to the colonies
Increase communication between England and Africa
Limit trade between Europe and SW Asia & SW Asia and the Americas
Decrease the length of trade routes between Europe and Asia & therefore increase profits of trading
Much of the world’s oil supply is shipped through this narrow waterway:
Persian Gulf
Suez Canal
Jordan River
Strait of Hormuz
Which letter identifies Saudi Arabia?
a
b
c
d
Iraq shares its southern border with with which two countries?
Iran & Jordan
Saudi Arabia & Kuwait
Syria & Turkey
Qatar & Yemen
Which number represents Afghanistan?
7
8
3
1
Which number represents the Gaza Strip?
1
2
3
4
Which number represents Syria?
1
2
3
4
Which region is this?
West Bank
Gaza Strip
Golan Heights
Sinai Peninsula
Farms in Jordan use 80% of the nation's water.
Why is water pollution of great concern in Southwest Asia?
because clean drinking water is scarce in the region
because the economy is dependent upon exporting water
because it prevents ships from traveling along major waterways
because it reduces the amount of electricity generated by hydropower
Which of these has the GREATEST effect on population distribution in the Middle East?
the location of rivers
the presence of gold
the quality of farmland
the abundance of forests
In what country does the Euphrates River join the Tigris River?
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Syria
Look at the map of Southwest Asia. Then answer the question that follows.
the Panama Canal
the Strait of Hormuz
the Suez Canal
the Tigris River
Look at the map. Then answer the question that follows.
Based on your knowledge of social studies, which country is shaded gray on the map?
Afghanistan
Turkey
Iran
Iraq
Look at the map of a region in Southwest Asia. Then answer the question that follows.
Which country is shaded on this map?
Turkey
Iraq
Israel
Syria
Why is the unequal distribution of water more of a concern in Southwest Asia than it is in some other regions of the world, such as North America?
Southwest Asia is home to more than twenty-five percent of the world's population.
Southwest Asia has less than one percent of the world's freshwater resources.
Many Southwest Asian countries rely on hydropower for all of their electricity.
Many Southwest Asian economies are dependent on the fishing industry.
Which TWO rivers flow through modern-day Iraq and have provided water to the region for thousands of years?
the Euphrates River
the Indus River
the Nile River
the Tigris River
People living in the desert in the Middle East mainly work as
animal herders
fisher men
doctors
lawyers
In a presidential system of government like the one being adopted by Turkey in 2019, how is the leader chosen?
By the political party with the most members in the legislature
By the national court system
By a majority vote of the legislature
In a vote by the citizens
What is true of a ‘theocracy’?
Government sees God as the supreme leader
Government allows people to choose their leaders
Only religious leaders are allowed to vote
Government with a king as the leader
Which BEST describes the government of Saudi Arabia?
Oligarchy
Monachy
Democracy
Theocracy
Who is the most powerful elected official in Iran?
President
Prime Minister
Supreme Leader
Head of Parliament
Who makes the important government decisions in an autocracy like Saudi Arabia?
the ruler
the people
the legislature
the court system
Which Southwest Asian country has a democracy?
Israel
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
What is Shariah law?
Laws based on the teachings of the Quran (Islam)
Laws calling for a separation of church and state
Laws made by the king alone
Laws that allow women to vote
The Israeli parliament is called the:
House of Representatives
National Assembly
Knesset
Senate
Who is allowed to vote in Israeli and Turkish elections?
Only men
Only women
All citizens over the age of 16
All citizens over the age of 18
Saudi Arabia is ruled by a:
President
Supreme Leader
Ayatollah
King
What role do the people play in Saudi Arabia’s government?
They have the power to vote leaders out of office.
They have little influence.
They are guaranteed certain rights by their constitution.
They get to approve laws made by the ruler.
The Head of State in a parliamentary system is often a person who has:
The same powers as the chief executive
A veto for laws passed by the legislature
The most power in the national government
A ceremonial role without much power
Who is the head of government in Israel?
Knesset
President
The king
Prime Minister
What type of government does Turkey currently have?
Presidential Democracy
Monarchy
Theocracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Who is the head of government in Turkey?
citizens
president
parliament
prime minister
Israel and Turkey are both democracies.
True
False
Monarchs rule until they die or stepped down.
True
False
What type of law does Saudi Arabia follow?
parliament
government
Islamic law
law
How is the leader chosen in Israel?
Queen
Chosen by the members of the Knesset
Citizens
King
How are members of the Knesset chosen?
Elected by the people
President
Prime Minister
Government
Who can Turkish citizens vote for?
president
parliament
president and members of parliament
prime minister
What are some of the freedoms that Turkey's citizens enjoy?
personal freedoms
Religion, Speech, Media, Assembly
began allowing men 21+ to vote
Which countries allow women to vote?
Israel and Turkey
Saudi Arabia and Israel
Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Iran and Saudi Arabia
A form of government in which a ruler has absolute power. Citizens do not possess the right to choose their own leader.
Autocracy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Confederation
In which two countries do the citizens have the most personal freedom?
Israel
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Iran
What is an economic system?
A way in which a society organizes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
A method of organizing social interactions.
A system that determines the value of goods and services.
A process of exchanging goods and services.
Name one type of economic system.
Market economy
Traditional economy
Mixed economy
Command economy
What is a trade agreement?
A trade agreement is a political agreement between two or more countries that establishes diplomatic relations.
A trade agreement is a negotiated agreement between two or more countries that outlines the terms and conditions for their trade relationship.
A trade agreement is a legal document that allows countries to impose tariffs on each other's goods.
A trade agreement is a financial agreement between two or more countries that allows for the exchange of currencies.
Give an example of a trade agreement.
European Union-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Mercosur
What is currency exchange rate?
The currency exchange rate is the rate at which one currency can be exchanged for goods and services.
The currency exchange rate is the rate at which one country's currency can be exchanged for another country's currency.
The currency exchange rate is the rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another.
The currency exchange rate is the rate at which one currency can be exchanged for stocks and bonds.
How does currency exchange rate affect international trade?
Currency exchange rates only affect the cost of exported goods.
Currency exchange rates only affect the cost of imported goods.
Currency exchange rates affect international trade by influencing the cost of imported and exported goods.
Currency exchange rates have no impact on international trade.
What is specialization in economics?
The process by which individuals, businesses, or countries focus on producing a limited range of goods or services to increase efficiency and productivity.
The process by which individuals, businesses, or countries focus on producing a limited range of goods or services to decrease efficiency and increase productivity.
The process by which individuals, businesses, or countries focus on producing a limited range of goods or services to decrease efficiency and productivity.
The process by which individuals, businesses, or countries focus on producing a wide range of goods or services to increase efficiency and productivity.
Why is specialization important in international trade?
To limit competition and create monopolies.
To increase efficiency and productivity, and promote economic growth.
To decrease efficiency and productivity, and hinder economic growth.
To promote inequality and exploitation in global markets.
What are the advantages of specialization?
Decreased expertise, inefficiency, and lower quality goods or services.
Limited knowledge, slower production, and lower quality goods or services.
Lack of expertise, inefficiency, and lower quality goods or services.
Increased expertise, efficiency, and higher quality goods or services.
What are the disadvantages of specialization?
Decreased job security, reduced job satisfaction, and limited career growth opportunities.
Limited job opportunities, lack of flexibility, and potential obsolescence of skills.
What years did the Persian-Gulf Conflict take place?
1990-1991
1945-1947
1995-2007
1985-1986
What were the causes of the Persian Gulf war?
Adolf Hitler seized control of the Middle East
Saddam Hussein threatened the global oil supply by seizing oil rich Kuwait and threatening Saudi Arabian oil fields.
Osama Bin Laden took responsibility for 9/11
The Jewish people were at war with the Palestinian Muslims
Which of the following countries were involved in the Persian Gulf War?
United States
Iraq
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Israel
What was the outcome of the Persian Gulf Conflict? Check the answer choices that apply.
Iraq and Suddam Hussein were defeated
Kuwait was liberated by the U.S.
Saudi Arabian Oil Fields were protected
Adolf Hitler was killed
Who was the leader of the Iraqi army during the Gulf war?
(a)
Who was the president of the U.S. during the Gulf war?
(a)
What year did the invasion of Afghanistan take place?
2001
2000
1999
1998
Why did the U.S. invade Afghanistan?
To protect oil fields
To capture Suddam Hussein
To overthrow the Taliban and capture Osama Bin Laden
To help the Israelies defeat the Palestinians
What event took place in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. in the U.S. that sparked the invasion of Afghanistan?
(a)
US is attacked on September 11th, 2001 US invades country harboring terrorists responsible for 9/11 US overthrows Taliban government
Which of the events is described in the list?
Persian Gulf War
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Invasion of Afghanistan
World War II
The US invaded ________ again in 2003 in order to destroy the nuclear weapons program and overthrow Saddam Hussein.
Afghanistan
Israel
Iraq
Iran
Which of the following lists is in chronological order:
Persian Gulf Conflict, Invasion of Afghanistan, Invasion of Iraq
Invasion of Iraq, Persian Gulf Conflict, Invasion of Afghanistan
Invasion of Afghanistan, Invasion of Iraq, Persian Gulf Conflict
Persian Gulf Conflict, Invasion of Iraq, Invasion of Afghanistan
What was the result of the Invasion of Iraq?
Osama Bin Laden was killed
Saddam Hussein was executed
The Israelis were liberated
The Palestinian-Israeli War ended
What was the cause for the Invasion of Iraq?
To find Osama Bin Laden
To find Saddam Hussein and the nuclear weapons that Iraq possessed
To liberate Kuwait
To protect oil
In a parliamentary government, unlike the presidential system, the head of government belongs to which branch?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
National
In which form of government is the opportunity for citizen involvement the HIGHEST?
Constitutional Monarchy
Parliamentary Democracy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Which nation would MOST LIKELY be associated with restrictions on personal liberties like freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press?
North Korea
South Korea
Japan
India
In which nation would you be MOST LIKELY to find censorship of information, news, or any speech that is critical of the government?
India
Japan
China
South Korea
Which nation experienced a communist revolution in the years immediately following World War II?
Afghanistan
China
Japan
Russia
Both the Republic of India and Japan are examples of parliamentary republics. In both nations the legislative branch is ___, or made up of two houses.
Unicameral
Bicameral
Appointed
Proportional
The president of this country is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of Parliament and the legislatures of the states.
China
India
Japan
North Korea
South Korea
The national legislature of this country basically rubber-stamps decisions made by the Communist Party.
China
India
Japan
North Korea
South Korea
The voting age is 19 in this country.
China
India
Japan
North Korea
South Korea
If India and Japan are both parliamentary democracies, how do they determine their leaders?
The citizens vote on the legislature, then members of the legislature select the leaders.
The citizens do not get to choose the leaders.
The leaders are passed down through generations.
The citizens directly vote on the leaders in both countries.
Which statement about political parties is true for North Korea and China?
There are many political parties.
There is only one legal political party.
The leader of a political party cannot be president.
Those running for office may not be in the Communist Party.
What responsibility is required by law for Indian citizens over the age of 18?
marriage
voting
military service
attending college
Japan's emperor is the country's Head of state, a person who has ________________.
the same powers as the chief executive
a veto for laws passed by the legislature
the most power in the national government
a ceremonial role without much power
Which government official do citizens of India and Japan each elect?
president
prime minister
member of parliament
emperor
North Korea could be best described as what? Pick 2 that apply
Demcracy
Dictatorship
Autocracy
Republic
Which pair of Asian countries below have democratic governments?
India and Japan
North Korea and Japan
China and Vietnam
North Korea and China
Citizens of which country are considered to have the least freedom?
South Korea
Japan
India
North Korea
