Southwest Asia Unit Review

Which of the following is a religious duty of the followers of Islam? 

These mountains of Afghanistan are linked with other mountains that frame southern Asia.  

Which of these is the name of a river that flows through parts of Turkey, Syria, and Iraq? 

After WWII, what factor influenced the migration of Jews to Palestine?

The most distinctive landform in Southwest Asiais the ____________ ______________.

Southwest Asia and North Africa are often studied as a cultural region because the area is - 

In Eastern SW Asia, originating in Lebanon, this river is a major source of water.

Which of these refers to the river that forms the natural boundary between Israel and Jordan?

The Dasht-e Kavir and the Dasht-e Lut, deserts in Iran have been created by mountains and the -

Which of these names a movement to create and support a Jewish homeland in Palestine? 

Which of these is another name for petroleum that has not been processed?

This organization was founded in SW Asia in an attempt to control worldwide oil prices.

The most famous desert in the region is the ________, also known as the Empty Quarter.

The Tigris and the Euphrates rivers in Iraq supported early civilizations in an area called the

After a 2007 change in political leadership in the Gaza strip, the Israel govt. repsonded by - 

At the end of the Ottoman Empire, what factor led to the creation of new borders in the area?

A muslim shrine in Jerusalem where followers of Islam believe Muhammad rose to heaven.

Settlement patterns in SW Asia and N Arica in the late 20th century have been changed due to - 

Many societies in SW Asia have adapted to the scarcity of water in the region by - 

Islam is a ________________ religion, based on the teachings of its founder, ________________.

The Arabian Peninsula is home to the largest ______________ in the world.

Some religious groups in SW Asia resist the introduction of new music/clothes in an effort to 

Name the salt water lake in SW Asia that is located on the lowest exposed area on earth.

Which of the following, names the holiest Jewish site in Jerusalem? 

Which of the following is the purpose of a refinery? 

Islam originated in the city of Mecca, which Islamic practice reflects the importance of Mecca?

Which of these is the purpose of OPEC?

Which was formed to regain land currently under Israeli control for Palestinian Arabs?

The shrine placed on the spot where Muslims believe Muhammad rose to heaven is the __________.

This important Mediterranean landform marks the beginnining ofthe Asia continent.

Which of these terms refers to a place where water is available in the desert?

Which of the following is the holy city to which all Muslims hope to make a pilgrimage? 

PLO, the Palestinian Liberation Organization was created to - 

These mountains form a natural barrier between Turkey and the rest of SW Asia.

A government controlled by religious leaders is __________.

Jerusalem contains holy sites for all three major monotheistic religions, which include -