Southwest Asia Unit Review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PLO, the Palestinian Liberation Organization was created to - 

Which of the following is the purpose of a refinery? 

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

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

The most distinctive landform in Southwest Asiais the ____________ ______________.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This important Mediterranean landform marks the beginnining ofthe Asia continent.

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

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

Which of these is the purpose of OPEC?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A government controlled by religious leaders is __________.

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