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Middle East & South Asia
Middle East & South Asia
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1
Which country was partitioned off from India as a homeland for the Muslims?
Sri Lanka
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Bangladesh
2
In the 1960's, India was provided with better methods to grow grain. This was called the
Grain Miracle
Wheat War
Green Revolution
Dust Bowl
3
"Any individual can address the public authorities in writing" & petition the government means
Right to communicate with the government
Right to vote
Right to free exercise of religion
Right to join corporate bodies
4
Which government of South Asia is most similar to the U.S. government?
Pakistan
Bhutan
Nepal
India
5
Which two nations have a democratic government?
Jordan & Morocco
Saudi Arabia & Egypt
Iraq & Iran
Turkey & Israel
6
Which landform is a barrier to trade and travel in South Asia?
The Ganges River
The Himalayas
The Indian Ocean
The Deccan Plateau
7
Which is the film industry in India that reflects Hindu themes?
Hinglish
Bollywood
Cinema of Assam
Parallel Cinema
8
What activity shapes the daily activities of Muslims?
There are certain times to pray during each day.
Fasting in the mornings.
Give to the poor each day.
There is time each day to attend the mosque.
9
After World War II, which country was established as a homeland for the Jews?
Jordan
Lebanon
Syria
Israel
10
What is the importance of Yom Kippur in Judaism?
Celebrates freedom from the Egyptian pharaohs.
Day devoted to asking for forgiveness.
The Jewish New Year.
Honors the bravery of resisting the Roman Empire.
11
How did geography contribute to the location of the Suez Canal?
Used Fertile Crescent to link Tigris-Euphrates to Med. Sea
Used the rift valleys to link Med Sea with diamond mines.
Used the Nile R. to link the Med Sea to Lake Victoria.
Used a narrow land bridge to link the Med. & Red Seas.
12
Why do Muslims attend, at least once, the annual Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca?
To meet other Muslims who are in need of charity
To pray at the tomb of Muhammad
To provide gift to religious leaders
To honor the sites important to early Islam
13
Monsoons benefit India by
rains provide fresh water for drinking & irrigation
winds provide ideal conditions for trade
supplying power for windmills to provide electricity
rains provide permanent snows in the Himalayas
14
In Indian democracy, voting in an election is considered
a requirement by law
a civic responsibility
an illegal act
an act of civil disobedience
15
Which is the primary religion of India?
Hinduism
Islam
Jainism
Sikhism
16
What major landform dominates North Africa and Southwest Asia?
A set of high mountains
A system of large canyons
A huge freshwater sea
A collection of vast deserts.
17
The microcredit lending practices of Grameen Bank
helps entrepreneurs create new businesses.
provides natural resources needed in the villages.
encouraged foreign banks to invest.
creates connections with international trade.
18
Teaching India better farming method was an attempt to reform which industry?
Agricultural indusrty
Manufacturing industry
Wholesale industry
Service industry
19
Which country was formerly known as Persia?
Iraq
Egypt
Algeria
Iran
20
What is the primary natural resource for the region of Southwest Asia?
Raising and selling horses.
Oil deposits have led to significant business investments.
Significant lumber industry.
Diamond and gemstone mines.
21
Fishing customs and techniques are example of how humans
replacing traditional methods with faster technology.
organize tasks.
adapt to the environment.
modify the environment.
22
What architectural feature do all mosques have in common?
a slender tower for calling out prayers.
Large wooden doors at the entrance.
A domed roof.
Stained glass windows.
