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1
Most countries in Southwest Asia and North Africa have poor quality of
education
churches
hospitals
food
2
Rosh Hashanah and ____________ are two important holidays celebrated by people of the Jewish faith.
Easter
Yom Kippur
Christmas
Ramadan
3
The ______________________ were Muslims who conquered many lands and helped to spread Islam.
Greek Empire
Ottoman Empire
Egyptian Empire
Roman Empire
4
The writing system of the ancient Egyptians that uses pictures and symbols is called _______________
8th amendment
caligraphy
hieroglphyics
consitution
5
Which letter correctly identifies Sudan?
D
A
C
B
6
The government is led by a religious/divine person. This type of government is known as a
theocracy
constitional monarchy
democratic republic
absolute monarchy
7
Which letter correctly identifies Saudi Arabia?
B
C
D
A
8
Which letter correctly identifies Iraq?
A
B
D
C
9
The dominant language in the region is _______________
English
Arabic
French
Chinese
10
Ancient Egyptian pharoahs' bodies were first mummified, then buried in a _____________ with their belongings.
great wall
pyramid
eiffel tower
yom kippur
11
Southwest Asia has become a major global source for
solar energy
hydroelectric power
iron
oil
12
Which letter correctly identifies Egypt?
B
A
C
D
13
Where do Muslims make a pilgrimage or hajj to at least once in their lifetime?
Carthage, Egypt
Rome, Italy
Jerusalem, Israel
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
14
Many people in Egypt have settled near the _______________.
nile river
tigris river
mississippi river
euphrates river
15
Which of the following is MOST LIKELY a reason why North Africa is not as populated as other parts of the continent?
sahara desert
dense forests
the land is scarce for wildlife
entertainment hubs exist in the center of the continent
16
The government is ruled by a king or queen with total power over the country. This type of government is known as an
constitutional monarchy
absolute monarchy
democratic republic
theocracy
17
The _____________ limits where people living in North Africa can settle.
indian ocean
nile river
oil
sahara desert
18
The government has a king or queen that works with parliament. This type of government is known as a
theocracy
constitutional monarchy
democratic republic
absolute monarchy
19
Access to the ______________ has allowed the region to trade with other nations and grow their economy
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
20
followers are muslim
hinduism
christianity
judaism
islam
21
What is the most practiced religion in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam