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Duplicate of District 6-Week Exam Review (Europe/Russia/Southwest Asia)
Duplicate of District 6-Week Exam Review (Europe/Russia/Southwest Asia)
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1
In 2010, who was the leader in crude oil production?
Russia
United States
Saudi Arabia
2
After World War II, which part of Europe became Communist?
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
3
What are the
three
concepts promoted by the United Nations? Mark all three answers!!
protect human rights
intervene in conflicts when not called upon
maintain peace
provide humanitarian aide
4
Who was the founder of Christianity?
Abraham
Muhammad
Jesus
Guru Nanak
5
Which mountain range is the highest and most extensive mountain range system in south-central Europe?
The Ural Mountains
The Caucasian Mountains
The Alps
6
Despite scarcity of rain, what process digs canals to bring water to sustain crops? Adaptation or Modification?
irrigation; adaptation
deslaination; adaptation
irrigation; modification
desalination; modification
7
What is the name of the process that converts sea water to useable drinking water? Is it an adaptation or modification?
irrigation; modification
desalination; modification
irrigation; adaptation
deslaination; adaptation
8
Which country is a democracy/republic?
United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan
Syria
Israel
9
Which country has a railway that travels almost twice the width of the United States and what is it called?
Germany; ICE
France; TGV
Russia; Trans-Siberian Railway
10
Is the Suez Canal, an adaptation or modification?
Adaptation
Modification
11
Which country is
not
an absolute monarchy?
Palestine
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
12
Which two Middle East/North African countries
do not
speak Arabic as their major language? Mark both answers!!
Israel
Turkey
Kuwait
Algeria
13
Which mountain range acts as the northeast border between Europe and Asia?
The Atlas Mountains
The Alps
The Ural Mountains
The Caucasian Mountains
14
What can be inferred from this graph of Russia?
Russia exports more oil than imports
Russia produces more oil than exports
15
What are the two main climate zones of Southwest Asia? Mark both answers!
mediterranean
polar
desert
semi-arid
16
Are man-made islands to promote urbanization, an adaptation or modification?
Modification
Adaptation
17
Which three pull factors would tend to spur rural to urban migration? Mark all three answers!!!
educational opportunities
improved infrastructure
religious persecution
better job opportunities
18
What is the name of the modern day Middle East country that in ancient times was known as Mesopotamia?
Israel
Egypt
Iraq
Iran
19
The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water? Mark both answers!!
Mediterranean Sea
Indian Ocean
Persian Gulf
Red Sea
20
The largest hot desert in the world is the Sahara Desert. Where is it located?
North Africa
Southwest Asia
Middle East
21
What is the name of the drainage systems that reclaim wetland and which country is noted for them?
polders; Russia
nuclear windmills; Russia
polders; Netherlands
nuclear windmills; Netherlands
22
Brexit is associated with which country leaving the European Union?
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Norway
23
Identify two benefits of long distance rail trains. Select both answers!!!
reduced travel time
integration of population
relocation of resources
24
The culture of a place is made up of the __, habits, and physical characteristics unique to a certain ethnic or _ group.
traditions/religious
ceremonies/political
none of the above
25
What is the name of the organization of countries that export oil?
OPEC
AFL-CIO
NATO
NASA
26
Since settlements tend to develop with access to transportation and trade, which area would best support that?
Plateaus
Plains
Bodies of Water
Mountains
27
What is most abundant landform in Southwest Asia?
Rivers
Mountains
Plateaus
Desert
28
What is the scarcest resource in the Middle East?
Fresh Water
Oil and Natural Gas
29
What were two
main effects that World War II had on the culture of Europe? Mark both answers!!
increase in nationalism
blending of religions
blending of languages
30
Which event had the biggest impact on urbanization in Europe?
The American Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
The Digital Revolution
Trans-Siberian Railway
31
What is a Russian gulag?
Russian Hotel
Russian Cafeteria
Russian Bank
Russian Prison Camp
32
What two policies by the European Union has created a united trade zone for its member countries?
removal of trade barriers
limiting immigration
adopting the Euro as a common currency
providing security
33
What is the most abundant resource in the Middle East?
Oil and Natural Gas
Fresh Water
34
Which country is a dictatorship?
Israel
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Iran
35
Nomadic herding is the name of those that herd animals in search of grazing lands and water sources across the region.
True
False
36
Which Middle East country is the birth place of Islam and home to the Islamic holy site known as Mecca?
Israel
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
37
Which country is
not
a monarchy?
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
United Arab Emirates
38
Who was the founder of Judaism?
Jesus
Muhammad
Abraham
Guru Nanak
39
Based upon the population pyramid, what can be said about Poland's population?
Declining
Growing
Remaining steady
40
Is air conditioning an adaptation or modification?
Adaptation
Modification
41
What is the name of the Middle East country that is made up of seven territories ruled by an emir?
United Arab Emirates
Iran
Bahrain
Iraq
42
What are
two
benefits of nuclear facilities in Russia? Mark both answers!
decreased possibility of disaster
safe to the environment
major source of power
increased opportunities for employment
43
What type of government claims to be directed by God or divinely blessed?
Republic
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Theocracy
44
Which regions in Europe would tend to have a greater population density?
Inland rural regions
Coastal regions
45
What is the longest river in the world that flows through Egypt and Eastern Africa?
Seine River
Nile River
Euphrates River
Tigris River
46
Which country is a theocracy?
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Syria
47
Which two Middle East/North African countries
do not
practice Islam as its major religion?
United Arab Emirates
Tunesia
Cyprus
Israel
48
Given the climate map below, what is most common climate zone of Europe?
Desert
Polar Tundra
Subartic
Temperate
49
What is the name of the Muslim holy month?
Easter
Hanukkah
Semana Santa
Ramadan
50
Who was the founder of Islam?
Jesus
Muhammad
Guru Nanak
Abraham