WorksheetsSWANA Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which Important natural resource that people rely heavily on is found in Southwest Asia?
Oil
Silver
Gold
Iron
By which physical feature in Egypt would you find the largest population ?
Nile River
Tigris Euphrates Rivers
Sahara Desert
Mediterranean Sea
Which of the following is true regarding Southwest Asia
The dominant language in the region is English
Three of the world major religions originated there
Education is of 2the highest quality in the world
GDP per capita is similar to that of Southwest Asia and North America
What is the most practiced religion in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
What is required of a Muslim once in a lifetime?
To take a pilgrimage to Mecca
To move up the caste system
To do five good deeds
To fast during Yom Kippurt
How has Islam influenced art?
A crescent moon and star must be present in any art that is created
Animals and humans are not allowed in art intended for worship
All works of art are forbidden from facing towards Mecca
Art is allowed to only be sold in urban areas of North Africa
How do desalination plants play an important role in the lives of the people in Southwest Asia?
They provide jobs
They provide shelter
They provides fresh water
They provide food
The Tigris and Eyphrates Rivers were important for the growth of one of the first civilizations called
Mecca
Egypt
Israel
Mesopotamia
Why did Mesopotamians develop irrigation systems?
make trading easier
to control flooding of rivers
to provide fresh water
to create areas for worship
Saudi Arabia has an absolute monarch which is an example of a (n) -
Free enterprise economy
Limited government
Traditional economy
Unlimited government
Iraq, Kuwait, and Iran all border which body of water?
Persian Gulf
Nile River
Mediterranean
The goal of OPEC.
set worldwide oil prices
spread Arabic
spread Islam
The dominant climate feature of the Middle East and North Africa.
aridity
monsoon rainfall
consistent south winds
The dominant climate feature of the Middle East and North Africa.
aridity
monsoon rainfall
consistent south winds
Why is commercial agriculture preferred in North Africa?
The Nile River is Egypt's main water source, allowing for large plantations in an arid climate.
The Tigris River is necessary for the production of sugar cane.
Sugarcane can only be produced on a commercial scale.
Why are Easter, Ramadan, and Rosh Hashanah significant (important)?
They commemorate the election of famous leaders
They are important economic centers
They are all examples of conflicts between societies
They are important celebrations for different faiths (religions)
What would be very common to see in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
Gothic cathedrals, onion domes, and aquariums
Mosques, temples, and pyramids
Opera houses, art museums, and churches
Castles, soccer fields, and statues
Which of the following represents Saudi Arabia?
A
B
C
D
The bulleted list above describes -
an unlimited government
support for the 1st Amendment
a limited government free enterprise
free enterprise
A market place found in the center of a village or city
Bazaar/Souk
Farmers Market
Green Grocer
Which letter correctly identifies Saudi Arabia?
A
B
C
D
The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca is called the ?
Hajj
Yom Kippur
Diwali
Mosque
Which country is not included in the region of Southwest Asia and North Africa?
Morocco
Syria
Egypt
China
a desert in N Africa, extending from the Atlantic to the Red Sea and from the Mediterranean to central Mali, the largest desert in the world, occupying over a quarter of Africa
Sahara Desert
Arabian Desert
Sub Suharan
Ottoman Empire
A mosque is a place of worship for:
Muslims
Christians
Jews
Buddhists
The basic beliefs of Muslims can be summarized through the:
Golden Rule
10 Commandments
5 Pillars of Islam
8 Fold Path
Which group has the least amount of power in the Middle East?
citizens
men
peasants
women
During Ramadan, Muslims must avoid ______ from dusk until dawn?
bathing
sports
eating and drinking
speaking
What might happen to the world’s oil prices if OPEC decided to produce less oil?
Price of oil would increase
Price of oil would decrease
Price of oil would remain the same
price would decrease and then increase
What natural resource has allowed the nations of Southwest Asia to gain great wealth?
oil
water
gold
diamonds
The purpose of OPEC is to ______?
demand increases in the oil trade
secure fair and stable oil prices
increase taxes
regulate supply and demand
The belief in only one god.
polytheistic
monotheistic
nontheistic
atheistic
Religious holidays for the Jews.
Easter
Ramadan
You Kippur
Hanukkah
