North Africa and Southwest Asia

Runoff from infrequent rainstorms creates ____ in the desert.

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers run through which 2 countries

Why are floral and geometric designs an important element in Islamic art?

The Jordan river provides a common benefit for Israel and Jordan by

____ is the ancient capital of the Israelites.

When did this region begin producing oil?

Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders were criticized internationally for

Yemen is located on the ____ Peninsula.

The majority of Iran’s Muslims are

What type of economic activity can be found along the banks of the Nile River?

The Persian Gulf War

Muslim traditions include:

A ____ climate receives an average of 10 inches (25 cm) of rain or less per year.

The region’s population is growing

Where is the largest desert in the world located?

The Israeli and Arab leaders responsible for the Oslo Accords were

The number one oil producing country in the Middle East is

What factor links the Arab World?

Which of the following issues continue to stir conflict between the Arabs and the Israelis

Most of the people in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia live

The Aswan High Dam prevents ____ soil from reaching the Nile Delta.

Why is tourism discouraged in parts of the region?

Deserts cover almost ____ of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia.

Which statement about the Christian Bible is accurate?

The five pillars of Islam include which 2 of the following

About ____ of Egypt’s people live on 3 percent of its land.

Most people who live in Israel today do so because

The ____ want an independent state of their own in the West Bank and Gaza Strip areas.

The ____ separate the Arabian Peninsula from Africa.

____ is a way of life for people living in the steppe climate zone.

The term ethnic diversity refers to

The economy of ____ suffers when oil prices drop.