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# TEKS World Geography Middle East
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1
The Aswan Dam was built on the Nile River to
gain agriculture
have more fishing leisures
control annual flooding
2
How do the 5 Pillars of Islam shape believers daily activities?
Fast each afternoon
There are certain times to pray each day
3
What architectural feature can you look for to find a place to worship?
blue light
neon sign
slender type towers
4
How do religions maintain "traditions"
older generations teach younger generations their beliefs
schools teach about all religions and let the student choose
5
How have nations establish "trade" relationships with countries in SW Asia
increasing demand for oil in the world
having immigrants stay in their region
6
All nations have the same wealth from the sale of oil
False
True
7
Where did Jewish people migrate to after WWII?
America
Syria
Israel
8
Monothesism
belief in many gods
belief in 1 god
9
What are recent conflicts in SW Asia related to?
deserts
having oil rights
claims of territory
10
How have Saudi Arabian officials adapted to lack of water?
constructing dams
building desalinization plants
11
Which factor is most responsible unifying SW Asia & N. Africa as a culture
Islamic religion
Persian language
Similar architecture
12
Oil rich nations in SW Asia have protected their oil industries by
limiting foreign workers into their region
creating an organization for oil producing nations
13
Most current political boundaries in SW Asia resulted from
establishment of Israel for Jews
divisions created after WWI
14
Where is Arabian Peninsula located?
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
15
ethnicicity
living in a city
your background...who you are...what your make-up is
what your favorite foods are
16
Islams, Christianity, & Judaism are similar by
pray 5 times a day
celebrating Easter & Christmas annually
belief in one god
17
Due to the spread of Islam in the region, many individuals in SW Asia & N. Africa
speak Arabic
live in tribes
worship many gods
18
Utilizing devices allows the government to
listen on citizens conversations
let citizens learn more languages
let citizens participate more
19
The world's largest oil reserves are located
continent of Africa
near the Persian Gulf
20
Which geographic factors influence the agricultural output in SW Asia?
Persian Gulf & Red Sea
desert lands
Nile, Tigris, & Euphrates rivers
21
Why have several nations in the WORLD create trade relationships with countries in SW Asia?
decrease in agricultural outputs in SW Asia & N. Africa
Increase demand for oil in the world
lack of water resources in SW Asia & N. Africa
22
What geographic factor dominates nations in the region N. Africa & SW Asia
high mountains
A collection of vast deserts
