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CDA 1 REVIEW

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A group of people who share a common culture is a/an

a)

none of the above

b)

religious group

c)

social group

d)

ethnic group

2.

A group of people who share a belief system is a/an:

a)

ethnic group

b)

social group

c)

religious group

d)

none of the above

3.

Which of the following do religious groups share?

a)

a sacred text

b)

belief in the same god/gods

c)

all of the above

d)

a specific set of rules about how to live

4.

Which of the following do ethnic groups have in common?

a)

food

b)

traditions/beliefs

c)

all of the above

d)

ancestry

5.

People from an ethnic group always belong to the same religious group.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The majority of people living in the Middle East are Arab.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Arabs only live in the Middle East.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Not all Arabs are Muslim, and not all Muslims are Arabs.

a)

False

b)

True

9.

Most Arabs speak Arabic.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

This ethnic group makes up about half of Iran's current population.

a)

Kurds

b)

none of the above

c)

Persians

d)

Arabs

11.

Persian women have faced many challenges as a result of strict cultural and religious practices.

a)

False

b)

True

12.

Persians speak this language - one of the oldest languages still spoken today.

a)

Farsi

b)

none of the above

c)

Arabic

d)

Hebrew

13.

This ethnic group that lives in Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq was once semi-nomadic.

a)

none of the above

b)

Persians

c)

Arabs

d)

Kurds

14.

The Kurds are the largest ethnic group in the world without:

a)

a leader.

b)

none of the above

c)

their own country.

d)

a written language.

15.

Kurds share many aspects of their culture with:

a)

Saudi Arabians

b)

Iranians

c)

none of the above

d)

Israelis

16.

Kurds are mostly Muslim.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which of these is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Faith in Islam?

a)

Making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your lifetime

b)

Giving alms to the poor

c)

Using a secret language

d)

Fasting during Ramadan

18.

Followers of Islam (Muslims) worship in a ____.

a)

church

b)

cathedral

c)

mosque

d)

synagogue

19.

Followers of the Christian faith worship in a ____.

a)

church

b)

synagogue

c)

mosque

d)

temple

20.

This city is sacred and holy to the 3 main monotheistic religions in the Middle East.

a)

Jerusalem

b)

Medina

c)

Makkah

d)

Mecca

21.

Rosh Hashana is celebrated by which religion?

a)

Islam

b)

Judaism

c)

Atenism

d)

Christianity

22.

Each of the 3 monotheistic religions of the Middle East had a different view of Jesus. Which one did not believe he was the Messiah?

a)

Judaism

b)

Qur'an

c)

Atenism

d)

Christianity

23.

Muhammad is thought to be the last messenger from God in which religion?

a)

Atenism

b)

Judaism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

24.

The most people in the area we are studying (SW Middle East) practice what religion?

a)

Christianity

b)

Persian

c)

Judaism

d)

Islam

25.

What sacred city is a source of fighting between Israelites and Palestinians, contains "The Wailing Wall", and is one of the most sacred sites in the Jewish faith?

a)

Jericho

b)

Bethlehem

c)

Cairo

d)

Jerusalem

26.

What event do Christians celebrate on Christmas Day?

a)

fleeing from Egypt

b)

the birth of Jesus

c)

resurrection of Jesus

d)

the completion of the Holy Bible

27.

Which of the religions we are studying believe in one god (monotheistic)?

a)

Islam

b)

Judaism

c)

Christianity

d)

All of The Above

28.

The Qur'an (Religious Law) tells Muslim women that they must be modest. What religious cultural behavior is influenced by this law?

a)

Muslim women wear pants.

b)

Muslim women wear head coverings.

c)

Muslim women and men speak different languages.

d)

Muslim women drive cars.

29.

The holy book for Judaism is called the _____.

a)

Torah

b)

Quran

c)

Bible

d)

Vedas

30.

Who is the prophet for the followers of Islam?

a)

Muhammad

b)

David

c)

Jesus

d)

Moses

31.

What Jewish holiday celebrates the exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt?

a)

Ramadan

b)

Christmas

c)

Passover

d)

Easter

32.

What is similar about all three religions we have studied (Islam, Judaism, Christianity)?

a)

They can trace their roots to Abraham

b)

All Of The Above

c)

They have an important messenger and book of teachings

d)

They all started in Southwest Asia

33.

The Jews worship in a _____.

a)

synagogue

b)

church

c)

mosque

d)

temple

34.

According to Christianity, a person should always _____.

a)

follow the Ten Commandments

b)

ignore religious teachings

c)

seek revenge on others

d)

disobey moral laws

35.

What is the main difference between the Shi'a and Sunni Muslims?

a)

They follow different Pillars of Faith

b)

Some follow Shari'a (religious law) while others don't

c)

They use a different holy book

d)

They disagree over whether their supreme leader needs to be related to Muhammad

36.

This person is considered a great prophet in the Jewish faith and led the Israelites out of Egypt and into Israel?

a)

Muhammad

b)

Jesus

c)

Moses

d)

Abraham

37.

Which body of water is this?

a)

Jordan River

b)

Euphrates River

c)

Strait of Hormuz

d)

Tigris River

38.

Which body of water is this?

a)

Arabian Sea

b)

Strait of Hormuz

c)

Tigris River

d)

Red Sea

39.

Which body of water is this?

a)

Red Sea

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

Persian Gulf

d)

Arabian Sea

40.

Which body of water is this?

a)

Arabian Sea

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

Strait of Hormuz

d)

Tigris River

41.

Which body of water is this?

a)

Jordan River

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Arabian Sea

d)

Tigris River

42.

Which body of water is this?

a)

Arabian Sea

b)

Euphrates River

c)

Tigris River

d)

Mediterranean Sea

43.

Which body of water is this?

a)

Strait of Hormuz

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

Persian Gulf

d)

Red Sea

44.

What country is this?

a)

Afghanistan

b)

Iraq

c)

Pakistan

d)

Iran

45.

What country is this?

a)

Egypt

b)

Israel

c)

Iran

d)

Iraq

46.

What country is this?

a)

Iran

b)

Iraq

c)

Egypt

d)

Turkey

47.

What country is this?

a)

Egypt

b)

Saudi Arabia

c)

Iraq

d)

Iran

48.

What country is this?

a)

Israel

b)

China

c)

Turkey

d)

Oman

49.

What country is this?

a)

Afghanistan

b)

Israel

c)

Pakistan

d)

Egypt

50.

Identify the following feature on the map below: Suez Canal

a)

C

b)

G

c)

H

d)

I

51.

What country is highlighted in red?

a)

Syria

b)

Kuwait

c)

Iran

d)

Iraq

52.

What part of Israel is identified with the red one?

a)

Gaza Strip

b)

Suez Canal

c)

West Bank

d)

Jordan River

53.

What part of Israel is identified by the blue 2?

a)

Jordan River

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Gaza Strip

d)

West Bank

54.

Which country is highlighted in red on the map?

a)

Egypt

b)

Syria

c)

Saudi Arabia

d)

Israel

55.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?

a)

Whoever controls the Strait controls the shipping of oil out of the Persian Gulf

b)

It is the largest Strait in the world

c)

It is a unique vacation destination

d)

Traveling through the Strait of Hormuz allows you to avoid sailing around Africa

56.

Why do people live near the Persian Gulf?

a)

For the low population density

b)

For the mild climate

c)

For the jobs in the oil and shipping industry

d)

For the fresh water

57.

Why do people live near rivers?

a)

For the fresh water

b)

For the mild climate

c)

So they are around less people

58.

What is the name of the desert nomads who trade sheep, camels, and goats in The Middle East?

a)

Pokot

b)

Tuareg

c)

Kochi

d)

Bedouin

59.

Southwest Asia is located between which three major continents?

a)

Australia, Asia, and North America

b)

South America, North America, and Europe

c)

Africa, Asia, and Europe

d)

Europe, Africa, and North America

60.

Many people in Southwest Asia practice __________ farming, growing small amounts of crops, to take care of their local needs. Because the climate is so dry, agriculture nearly always depends on irrigation.

a)

Subsistence

b)

Commercial

c)

Industrial

d)

Plantation

61.

Since the discovery of _____, most people have moved away from the desert areas.

a)

Oil

b)

Gold

c)

Water

d)

Coal

62.

Israel uses which river as a major source of water for irrigation?

a)

Jordan

b)

Euphrates

c)

Tigris

d)

Nile

63.

Why is the Suez Canal so important to international shipping?

a)

The Suez Canal connects the Jordan River to the Persian Gulf, making it less expensive to ship products to other parts of Southwest Asia.

b)

The Suez Canal makes it possible to get to the Mediterranean Sea from the Arabian Sea without having to sail around the continent of Africa.

c)

The Suez Canal is Iraq’s only waterway leading into the Persian Gulf.

d)

The Suez Canal is the only way for ships to get out of the Persian Gulf.

64.

How has the discovery of oil in some Southwest Asian countries affected the economic development of this area?

a)

Those with oil need less water than other countries around them.

b)

Those countries with oil reserves are much richer than those countries that have not found oil in their territory.

c)

The discovery of oil has meant no other industries have developed in the region.

d)

Having oil has made very little difference in the economy of the region.

65.

People living in the deserts in Southwest Asia have usually made their living by

a)

Oil drilling

b)

Mining

c)

Nomadic herding

d)

Farming

66.

What natural resource is there a lot of in the Middle East?

a)

Iron

b)

Lumber

c)

Oil

d)

Water

67.

What natural resource is there not enough of in the Middle East?

a)

Water

b)

Oil

c)

Iron

d)

Cotton

68.

What organization controls the supply of oil for much of the world?

a)

CPAP

b)

PPAC

c)

OCAC

d)

OPEC

69.

Which of the following waterways is man-made?

a)

Jordan River

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Strait of Hormuz

d)

Persian Gulf

70.

Where are most crops grown in the Middle East?

a)

In the desert

b)

On the coast

c)

Near freshwater sources

d)

In the central and southern part of Saudi Arabia

71.

What Middle Eastern country does NOT claim ownership over the Jordan River?

a)

Afghanistan

b)

Israel

c)

Syria

d)

Jordan

72.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important to international shipping?

a)

The Strait of Hormuz is the only way for ships to get out of the Persian Gulf.

b)

The Strait of Hormuz makes it possible to get to the Mediterranean Sea from the Arabian Sea without having to sail around the continent of Africa.

c)

The Strait of Hormuz is Iraq’s only waterway leading into the Persian Gulf.

d)

The Strait of Hormuz connects the Jordan River to the Persian Gulf, making it less expensive to ship products to other parts of Southwest Asia.

73.

Which river does NOT impact life and trade in the SW Middle East (The Area We Are Studying)?

a)

The Tigris River

b)

The Nile River

c)

The Euphrates River

d)

The Jordan River

74.

Rivers are where most people live in the area we are studying (SW Middle East) because all of the following Except

a)

Access to Bathing and Drinking Water

b)

Participation in Subsistence Farming

c)

Water for irrigation

d)

Employment Opportunities

75.

What is the most common landform in the Middle East?

a)

Mountains

b)

Plains

c)

Deserts

d)

Hills

76.

The Per-capita availability of safe drinking water in the region we are studying (SW Middle East) is

a)

the worst of any region

b)

about the same as most regions

c)

the best of any region

77.

Which one of these is NOT a reason for water scarcity in the Middle East?

a)

The Actions of Other Countries (War, Dams, etc)

b)

Equal distribution of wealth amongst the countries we have studied

c)

Water Pollution

d)

Lack of Rain

78.

Israel has been involved in many conflicts over water rights to the ______ River with Syria, Jordan, and Palestine.

a)

The Jordan

b)

The Nile

c)

The Amazon

d)

The Danube

79.

Which countries are in conflict over the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

a)

Israel and Turkey

b)

Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan

c)

Iran and Afghanistan

d)

Syria, Turkey, and Iraq

80.

True or False: Jordan is one of the ten most water scarce countries in the world.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

True or False: The Middle Eastern countries that export the most oil also use the least amount of water.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

The removal of salt out of seawater for use as drinking water is called

a)

Oasis

b)

Arid

c)

Acquifer

d)

Desalination

83.

Which country has the largest water advantage because the Tigris and Euphrates rivers form here?

a)

Jordan

b)

Iraq

c)

Iran

d)

Turkey

84.

How has Turkey upset Iraq in regards to water usage?

a)

Turkey invaded Iraq to gain access to more water.

b)

Turkey began to charge Iraq for water.

c)

Turkey built dams over their portions of the Tigris and Euphrates.

d)

Turkey built boats that soak up water.

85.

What is the leading cause of river pollution in Southwest Asia?

a)

Industrial Waste

b)

Poor Sanitation

c)

Human Trash

d)

Agricultural Runoff

86.

_____ % of the world's fresh water is available to those who live in the area we are studying (where 5% of the world's population lives)

a)

20

b)

5

c)

1

d)

10

87.

The agricultural process of applying controlled amounts of water to land to assist in the production of crops

a)

aquifer

b)

water allocation

c)

irritation of land

d)

irrigation of land

88.

Very little

a)

scarce

b)

standard of living

c)

allocation

d)

irrigation

89.

What are causes of water pollution in the Middle East? Check all that are correct.

a)

industrial waste

b)

garbage

c)

human waste

d)

agricultural runoff

90.

Which country has a "water advantage" because the Tigris and Euphrates rivers form there?

a)

Turkey

b)

Iraq

c)

Kuwait

d)

Syria

91.

This country has 80% less water because of Turkey and Syria creating dams along the Euphrates River.

a)

Israel

b)

Iraq

c)

Kuwait

d)

Saudi Arabia

92.

This country is one of the most water scarce countries in the world - its citizens only have access to water two days a week.

a)

Syria

b)

Israel

c)

Jordan

d)

Turkey

93.

This country heavily depends on water desalination and has the largest water desalination plant in the world.

a)

Iran

b)

Israel

c)

Turkey

d)

Saudi Arabia

94.

The Strait of Hormuz connects which bodies of water?

a)

Mediterranean Sea & Red Sea

b)

Persian Gulf & Arabian Sea

c)

Mediterranean Sea & Persian Gulf

d)

Red Sea & Arabian Sea

95.

What are three major water problems in Southwest Asia?

a)

Water shortages, unequal distribution, pollution

b)

Flooding, pollution, dams

c)

Water shortages, flooding, pollution

d)

Too much ground water, aquifers, pollution

96.

The Euphrates and the _______ River run through Iraq.

a)

Tigris

b)

Amazon

c)

Nile

d)

Yangtze

97.

What is the name of the country that is labeled number 1?

a)

Iran

b)

Saudi Arabia

c)

Syria

d)

Bahrain

98.

What is the name of the country that is labeled number 8?

a)

Iraq

b)

Yemen

c)

Kuwait

d)

Syria

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