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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 53mins
What is the name of the holy city to which all Muslims hope to make a pilgrimage?
Mecca
Medina
Jerusalem
Istanbul
What is the name of the prophet who is considered the founder of Islam?
Moses
Jesus
Muhammad
Buddha
Which area is experiencing desertification?
The Amazon Rainforest
The Sahel
The Great Barrier Reef
The Arctic
Why was the Suez Canal valuable to European countries?
It provided a link from Asia to European ports.
It was a source of fresh water.
It was rich in oil resources.
It served as a major tourist attraction.
What is the principal resource in the economy of the Arabian Peninsula?
Oil
Gold
Coal
Natural Gas
What is the purpose of OPEC?
Controlling worldwide oil prices
To promote tourism
To develop educational content
To monitor global health issues
Where is the holiest Jewish site in Jerusalem?
The Western Wall
The Dome of the Rock
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Mount of Olives
What landform is the arrow pointing to?
Arabian Peninsula
India
South America
Asia
The country of Iran has numerous plateaus. What is the definition of a Plateau?
An elevated area with a flat top
A deep valley with steep sides
A large area of flat underwater land
A small hill with a flat top
Why is Nelson Mandela a hero to many South Africans?
For his leadership in the anti-apartheid movement
For his contributions to science
For his achievements in sports
For his work in the entertainment industry
Which nation was established after World War II?
Israel
Germany
United States
Soviet Union
Who was the leader of the ancient Mali Empire and was the richest man to ever live?
Mansa Musa
Genghis Khan
Alexander the Great
King Solomon
The main route above from West Africa to North America was established in the 16th century and was finally stopped in the 19th century. What is the name of this route?
The Middle Passage
The Silk Road
The Suez Canal
North America Road
Why did a coalition of nations enter the Persian Gulf War?
To drive Iraq out of Kuwait and keep oil fields open
To gain control of oil reserves
To start a global conflict
To support Iraq against Iran
In 1878 a group of 14 countries met in Berlin to discuss the separation of a continent to claim its natural resources. The result of this meeting was called what?
The Treaty of Versailles
The Scramble for Africa
The Congress of Vienna
The League of Nations
In the 1990's one of the two major ethnic groups in Rwanda attempted to eliminate the other. This action is referenced to as what?
Rwandan Civil War
Genocide
Hutu Revolution
Tutsi Rebellion
What is the name of the river that runs north for over 4,000 miles through Sudan and Egypt and eventually ends up in the Mediterranean Sea?
Amazon River
Nile River
Yangtze River
Mississippi River
The circled area on the map represents which desert?
Kalahari Desert
Lake Victoria
Congo River Basin
Sahara Desert
Multiple countries in Africa gained independence after WWII. The term to describe these actions is:
Decolonization
Globalization
Nationalization
Industrialization
This mountain range spans across northwestern Africa, spanning Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, separating the Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline from the Sahara Desert. What is the name of the mountain range?
Rocky Mountains
Andes
Atlas Mountains
Himalayas
