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Geography and Social Studies Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the capital of Syria?

a)

Damascus

b)

Beirut

c)

Amman

d)

Riyadh

2.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz important?

a)

It connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.

b)

It serves as a passageway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.

c)

It is the largest strait in the world.

d)

It separates Europe from Asia.

3.

Name one country that is not landlocked. What body of water does it touch?

a)

Nepal—Bay of Bengal

b)

Iraq—Mediterranean Sea

c)

Afghanistan—Arabian Sea

d)

Jordan—Red Sea

e)

Turkey—Mediterranean Sea

4.

What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?

a)

Monotheism has multiple gods; polytheism has one god.

b)

Monotheism has one god; polytheism has multiple gods.

c)

Monotheism and polytheism both have multiple gods.

d)

Monotheism and polytheism both have one god.

5.

Name the places of worship for the Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

a)

Jews-Mosque, Christians-Synagogue, Muslims-Church

b)

Jews-Church, Christians-Mosque, Muslims-Synagogue

c)

Jews-Synagogue, Christians-Church, Muslims-Mosque

d)

Jews-Church, Christians-Synagogue, Muslims-Mosque

6.

What is the primary function of OPEC?

a)

To control the price of gold.

b)

To control the price of oil.

c)

To control the price of silver.

d)

To control the price of coal.

7.

How do oil reserves help a country gain power?

a)

By increasing the country's population.

b)

By making the country more influential and wealthy.

c)

By reducing the country's land area.

d)

By decreasing the country's natural resources.

8.

What is nationalism?

a)

A belief in global unity.

b)

A belief in the superiority of one nation over others.

c)

A belief in the importance of international trade.

d)

A belief in the equality of all nations.

9.

What is nationalism?

a)

The idea that a nation is more successful if its people share a common culture, history, religion, and belief system.

b)

The belief that a nation should have a strong military presence.

c)

The concept of a nation having a diverse population.

d)

The idea that a nation should focus on economic growth only.

10.

Name one conflict that has arisen due to uninformed drawing of political boundaries after World War I.

a)

Palestine-Israeli (Arabs/Jews)

b)

American Civil War

c)

French Revolution

d)

Russian Revolution

11.

What was Operation Desert Storm?

a)

A conflict in the Middle East between Iraq and several other nations over Kuwait.

b)

A peace treaty between Israel and Palestine.

c)

A trade agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.

d)

A military exercise in the Sahara Desert.

12.

Why is sharing water in the Middle East important?

a)

To ensure all countries have enough water for drinking, irrigation, and transportation.

b)

To increase the price of water in the region.

c)

To reduce the number of rivers in the area.

d)

To promote tourism in the Middle East.

13.

What is one positive effect of having oil as a natural resource in abundance?

a)

High worldwide demand and profitable commerce in trading and exporting oil.

b)

Oil is fit for human consumption.

c)

Oil production requires minimal investment.

d)

Oil decreases the need for other resources.

14.

Which countries border Israel?

a)

Iraq, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Jordan

b)

Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria

c)

Syria, Iran

d)

Tigris, Euphrates, Mediterranean Sea

15.

What is the major religion in Saudi Arabia?

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

16.

What type of government does Turkey have?

a)

Parliamentary Democracy

b)

Absolute Monarchy

c)

Presidential Democracy

d)

Mixed Market

17.

What is the currency of Israel?

a)

Ryal

b)

Lira

c)

Shekel

d)

Dollar

18.

Which body of water is associated with Saudi Arabia?

a)

Jordan River

b)

Persian Gulf

c)

Tigris

d)

Mediterranean Sea