SW Asia Lesson 1-3

How is SW Asia an example of unequal distribution?

The oldest of the prominent religions of the Middle East is

Which ethnic group originated in the modern day country of Iran?

In dry climate countries like Afghanistan and Iran, how would farmers water crops?

Which are connected by the Strait of Hormuz?

Disputes over which natural resources are problematic in the Middle East?

A shallow arm of the Arabian Sea that holds some of the most important oil fields in the world.

Many of the largest cities in SW Asia are located on or near...

The Bible's New Testament tells the story of what person?

The majority of Saudi Arabia is covered in what land form?

Shia and Sunni Islam were both founded because of...

The process of removing salt from salt water in order to make it suitable for farming and drinking is known as

In what country do the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers begin?

Which are connected by the Suez Canal?

Which ethnic group is found in the mountains where Syria, Turkey, Iraq, and Iran come together?

How has the use of chemical fertilizers affected water supplies in many countries in SW Asia?

The Kurds are the largest ethnic group without...

The Torah, which contains the Mosaic Law, is most often used in which religion?

What natural resource has contributed to the growth of the Middle East?

How has the building of dams created problems for countries sharing rivers in SW Asia?

Which best describes the climate of much of SW Asia?

What language do the Persian people speak?

The climate of the Middle East has led much of the region to experience a scarcity of

Which religion do most people in SW Asia practice?

What is the name of Islam's Holy Book?

Which of the following attributes would MOST likely be shared within an ethnic group?

Which religion has its origins in the Middle East?

Where do the majority of the Arabs live?

The Islamic religion is divided between the Sunni and ________ Muslims