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A review of the elements of culture and the Middle East. #mrsweaver #haggardmiddleschool
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1
Christians worship in a ...
synagogue
shrine
church
temple
2
This is an example of which landform?
volcano
island
oasis
valley
3
"Islam is the dominant religion in the Middle East" is an example of which cultural element?
language
geography
political systems
religion
4
A temple, shul, or synagogue is the place of worship for
Christians
Muslims
Jews
5
Which country consumes more oil than any other country in the world?!
Great Britain
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
United States
6
How are car manufacturers dealing with dwindling oil supplies?
creating self-driving cars
creating cars that run on alternative fuels and electricity
creating cars that run on hydrogen peroxide
creating cars that are driver propelled
7
Fertile land and water in the desert is...
...an island
...an archipeligo
...a cactus
...an oasis
8
Which Middle Eastern country has a culture different from their neighboring countries?
Egypt
Jordan
Oman
Israel
9
After World War II and the Holocaust...
...many Christians settled in Palestine.
...many Jews settled in Palestine.
...many Muslims settled in Palestine.
10
Qatar is an example of...
...a peninsula
...an island
...an archipelago
...an oasis
11
Which of these is a negative effect of the Aswan High Dam?
decreased silt deposits
stores water for future use
produces electricity
high unemployment
12
This is an example of which landform?
archipelago
island
mountain
oasis
13
This is an example of which landform?
lake
tributary
peninsula
canyon
14
In 1948, which nation was created as a homeland for Jews?
Iran
Italy
Iraq
Israel
15
"A limited government with rule by the people,either directly or with elected representatives."
This is a democratic government.
This is a totalitarian government.
16
Most of the world's oil reserves are found in
Alaska
the Middle East
the USA
Venezuela
17
Muslim Palestinians and Jews both believe they should have control of...
...Iraq
...Italy
...Iran
...Israel
18
This is an example of which landform?
valley
canyon
strait
isthmus
19
All ancient civilizations developed near...
rivers
volcanoes
mountains
islands
20
Literature, poetry, songs, and dance are all examples of which cultural element?
geography
religion
language
art
21
Ramadan is a holy day for...
Muslims
Jews
Christians
Buddhists
22
The use of geometric shapes is popular in Middle Eastern...
...literature
...poetry
...art
...songs
23
Land that is surrounded by water on three sides is...
...an island
...a peninsula
...a strait
...an archipelago
24
Which city is considered holy to Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
Jerusalem
Ashur
Thebes
Mecca
25
"An unlimited government that has total authority & controls much of its citizens’ lives."
This is a democratic government.
This is a totalitarian government.
26
Oil is plentiful in the Middle East, but what natural resource is limited?
fresh water
fresh flowers
fresh cheese
fresh bread
27
"Saudi Arabia is a monarchy" is an example of which cultural element?
geography
family life
art
political system
28
"Deserts cover much of the Middle East" is an example of which cultural element?
family life
political systems
geography
art
29
"Many Middle Eastern countries speak Arabic" is an example of which cultural element?
language
political systems
religion
family life
30
"A popular Middle Eastern sport is soccer" is an example of which cultural element?
family life
religion
art
geography
31
Diwali--the Festival of Lights--is celebrated by...
Christians
Muslims
Hindus
Buddhists
32
Oil production in the Middle East is difficult and expensive because...
...there are many sandstorms.
...it is very cold in the Middle East at night.
...it is hard to find skilled workers.
...there are many political conflicts.
33
This is an example of which landform?
archipelago
isthmus
oasis
swamp
