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1
Israeli settlements in which farmers live together and share the land and work is called a
kibbutz
clan
bedouin
regime
2
How did the Arabs influence Central Asia in the 700's and 800's?
destroyed cities and irrigation systems
separated ethnic groups
built railroads and expanded oil production
introduced Islam
3
What country did the Taliban rule?
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan
Afghanistan
Kazakhstan
4
While the Central Asian Republics are located in harsh environments, they all......
have open democratic governments
are predominately Christian
are highly industrialized
possess a wealth of mineral resources
5
This river is the geographic heart of Egypt.
Nile
Amazon
Volga
Da Mon n at
6
Which of the following statements about the nomadic lifestyle is false?
Nomads often move from one dwelling to another
Nomads move their herds depending on the season
it is a symbol of the region's heritage
Nomads decorate their yurts with carpets
7
This small country's capital is Beirut.
Israel
Lebanon
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
8
This is the largest country in land size in S.W. Asia and a major oil producer.
Kurdistan
Palestine
Saudi Arabia
Israel
9
Many of Jordan's people are
Jewish
Bedouins
Lebanese
Turkish
10
During WWI, Ottoman Turks killed hundreds of thousands of Armenians in a terrible
enclave
regime
genocide
embargo
11
The Jewish holiday that celebrates the start of a new year in the Jewish calendar is
Passover
Rosh Hashanah
Hanukkah
Yom Kippur
12
Conflict exists between Palestinian Arabs in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and this group.
Saudis
Israelis
Kurds
Jordanians
13
Saddam Hussein is the former president of
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Iran
14
Egyptian farmers are able to produce more than one crop per year because of
flooding controls on the Nile
vast stretches of fertile land
advanced agricultural technology
heavy rainfall
15
Muslim scholars are credited with developing
geometry
calculus
algebra
physics
16
Turkey's government wants to be more like countries on what continent?
Asia
Europe
Australia
South America
17
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims
hold feasts
do not pray
fast
travel to Medina
18
This man made wonder was built with French help and connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
C & O Canal
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
Grande Canal
19
Many Turks prefer a nonreligious, or __________ government.
secular
regime
dictatorial
Kurdish
20
The most sacred city in Islam is
Esfahan
Medina
Baghdad
Mecca
21
The climate of most of Israel, Jordan, and Syria is
steppe
Mediterranean
humid subtropical
desert
22
The holy book for those practicing Judaism...
the Book of Latter Day Saints
the Qur'an
the Torah
theBible
23
What city is sacred to Jews, Muslims, and Christians?
Damascus
Istanbul
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
24
What is the color a woman is strongly encouraged to wear in Saudi Arabia?
blue
red
black
green
25
Which of the following descriptions best describes the landscape of Central Asia?
humid and landlocked
dry and rugged
dry and flat
humid and cold
26
The holy book of the Christians is...
the Book of Latter Day Saints
the Qur'an
the Bible
the Torah
27
The holy book for Muslims is
the Qur'an
the Book of Latter Day Saints
the Torah
the Bible
28
Which of the following statements about Jesus is false?
Jesus taught people to love God and be kind to one another
some believed Jesus to be Messiah Jewish prophets predicted
Roman leaders viewed Jesus as a threat to their power.
Jesus failed to attract followers among the Jewish people.
29
Lebanon has a history of fighting between these two groups.
Jews and Christians
Penguins and Flyers
Christians and Muslims
Jaguars and Warriors
30
What is the main crop grown in Central Asia?
cotton
olives
corn
wheat
31
Most people living in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan are...
Christians
Jews
Arabs
European
32
Dry streambeds in the desert are known as...
disappearing rivers
wadis
salty rivers
exotic rivers
33
Egyptian peasant farmers who rely on the Aswan High Dam to control the Nile's waters
mosques
casbahs
fellahin
Kurds
34
Iraq's official language is
Persian
Kurdish
French
Arabic
35
Iran's government is a theocracy ruled by
priests
Christian ministers
Islamic religious leaders
democratic leaders
36
women in Iran and Saudi Arabia must always
show off their massive arms
do everything Kim Kardashian does
cover up except for their face
drive
37
Jews and Palestinian Arabs make up most of what country's population?
Turkey
Israel
Jordan
Lebanon
38
What kind of government does Saudi Arabia have?
democracy
legislature
monarchy
republic
39
The first people to develop a civilization in Mesopotamia were the
Babylonians
Egyptians
Sumerians
Akkadians
40
This group in Saudi Arabia is not allowed to drive, work, or vote.
bedouins
women
men over 40
men
41
It is believed that the Hebrews were the first people to practice...
religion
rituals
monotheism
law
