N Africa and SW Asia Review

Question 1

The area of land in African in between the deserts and tropical rain forests is

Accepted Answer

Sahel

Question 2

Many religious conflicts in North Africa and Southwest Asia have resulted in lands gained and continued violence.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

A modification involves ________________ the environment to make it better to suit people&#x27;s needs.

Accepted Answer

changing

Question 4

Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion and was founded by Abraham.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

The systematic murder of millions of people in Europe by Nazi Germany was the Holocaust.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

People who practice Judaism believe that Abraham is father of the Jewish people.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Muhammad is considered founder of the Islam religion.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

The largest, hottest desert in the world is the:

Accepted Answer

Sahara

Question 9

The leader with the power within a hereditary monarchy (such as Saudi Arabia) is a(n):

Accepted Answer

king

Question 10

The __________________ River is the longest in the world and cuts through 4,100 miles of Northern African desert.

Accepted Answer

Nile

Question 11

An example of a human adaptation is:

Accepted Answer

wearing a coat when it is cold

Question 12

Egypt has an authoritarian government run by:

Accepted Answer

a single person

Question 13

Some well known holidays for people who practice Islam are Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Muslims pray and practice their religion in synagogues.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Islam is a monotheistic religion based on:

Accepted Answer

teachings of Muhammad

Question 16

An adaptation involves a(n):

Accepted Answer

human change

Question 17

Christianity is a religion that is:

Accepted Answer

the most widely dispersed and practiced

Question 18

The 5 Pillars of Islam include Faith, Prayers, Alms, Fasting and Pilgrimage.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

The Fertile Crescent is an area between the Tigris and Euphrates River with access to:

Accepted Answer

water and rich soil

Question 20

Natural resources

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 21

An example of a modification to the environment is:

Accepted Answer

creating a tunnel through a mountain

Question 22

Hurricanes and tornadoes are examples of natural

Accepted Answer

hazards

Questions 22