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Southwest and Central Asia

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following describes the Dead Sea?

a)

It is the lowest body of water on Earth.

b)

The salt content prevents people from sinking.

c)

It is shrinking.

d)

All of the above.

2.

Which group held power in Turkey from 1453 until 1918?

a)

the Byzantium Empire

b)

the Persian Empire

c)

the Ottoman Empire

d)

the Roman Empire

3.

The main peninsula of Turkey is known as _________

a)

The Anatolian Peninsula

b)

The Iberian Peninsula

4.

Who is the founder of modern Turkey? He is also known as the Ataturk -- Father of the Turks.

a)

Sabiha Gökçen

b)

Mustafa Kemal

5.

Why are Israeli Jews and Palestinian Muslims currently fighting?

a)

Palestinian Muslims attacks on Israeli Jews in the city

b)

Israeli Police restrictions on Palestinian gatherings during Ramadan.

c)

Eviction of Palestinians by Israeli government

d)

Israeli occupation of Eastern Jerusalem and the West Bank

e)

All of the Above

6.

Where is the Petra located?

a)

Israel

b)

Jordan

c)

Syria

d)

Palestine

7.

What is a wadi?

a)

An oasis in the desert

b)

a well that gives access to fossil water

8.

In the Arabian Peninsula, most of the oil fields are found ______

a)

along the coast of the Persian Gulf

b)

in the desert of Saudi Arabia

9.

Women in Saudi Arabia can...

a)

own and run a buisness

b)

drive a car (2018)

c)

only take care of children

d)

wear shorts

10.

What does OPEC stand for?

a)

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

b)

Organization of Penguins Eating Carrots

11.

Why did Iraq invade Kuwait in 1990?

a)

To control Kuwait's armies

b)

To control Kuwait's oil

12.

Check the true statements about Qatar.

a)

It’s a wealthy peninsula on the Persian Gulf

b)

Known for Al Jazeera news network

c)

the 2022 FIFA World Cup will not be in Qatar.

13.

Which ancient civilization was primarily located in the region now known as Southwest Asia and is known for its early development of writing and urbanization?

a)

A) The Indus Valley Civilization

b)

B) The Mesopotamian Civilization

c)

C) The Egyptian Civilization

d)

D) The Minoan Civilization

14.

What is the primary reason for the arid climate found in much of Central Asia?

a)

A) Proximity to the equator

b)

B) High altitude

c)

C) Rain shadow effect from surrounding mountains

d)

D) Influence of ocean currents

15.

Which major trade route historically connected Southwest and Central Asia, facilitating cultural and economic exchange?

a)

A) The Silk Road

b)

B) The Spice Route

c)

C) The Amber Road

d)

D) The Trans-Saharan Trade Route