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Unit 6: SWANA Review
Unit 6: SWANA Review
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1
Jerusalem has a long, peaceful history with diverse populations from all religions.
True
False
2
When the state of Israel was created after WWII, the Palestinian people...
Palestinians ask the U.S. to intervene.
Palestinians apply for OPEC membership.
Palestinians immigrated to neighboring countries.
Palestinians joyously celebrate.
3
Due to the diversion of its tributary rivers, the
Aral Sea
has shrunk, causing the collapse of fishing industry,
True
False
4
SW Asia & N. Africa are a regions because of landforms like the Rub al'Khali & Sahara. This shows regionality because..
arid climate with sesert/desert scrub vegetation
rainy seasons
large settlements & population
countries have desalination plants
5
The areas that make up SWANA are considered a region due to which basic climate type?
Mediterranean
Sub-tropical
Arid
Semi-Arid
6
Governments that have more $ build __________ for the people.
Infrastructure
Banks
Statues
football stadiums
7
The Bedouin people of Arabian Peninsula live a life in arid conditions, moving from one Oasis to the next to survive.
False
True
8
The fertile river valleys in the ancient world, where the first civilizations were formed is called...
Mesopotamia
The Old Kingdom
The Fertile Crescent
The New Kingdom
9
The language most spoken in this regions is
Farsi
.
False
True
10
Why do some countries have more desalination plants than others in the region?
Some don't need desalination plants because they have plenty of freshwater
Some countries have wealth from oil resources and can afford them.
Some need use more freshwater so they need more desalination plants.
Some rather rely on Oasis in the area instead.
11
Israel's borders have changed over time due to United Nations mandates (demands).
True
False
12
In Kuwait, desalination plants have affected the population by....
pushing people to migrate to other countries.
allowing the population to grow & cities to grow.
making them sick.
shrinking the number of people living in the cities.
13
The Dead Sea creates a border between which 2 countries?
Lebanon & Syria
Jordan and Israel
Lebanon & Israel
Syria & Jordan
14
Economic Sanctions
means that...
withdrawal/suspension of the usual trade/financial relations with a country
economic changes that boost a country's economy
excess production of goods making them cheaper for other countries to buy
15
Three religions
consider Jerusalem a Holy place.
Which 1 listed is NOT one of the three religions.
Hinduism
Islam (Muslim)
Judaism (Jewish)
Christianity
16
What best explains why places such as Indonesia and Central Asia have Muslim populations?(How did Islam spread?)
Islam originated in India and spread east and west along the coast.
Islam spread along trade routes, such as the Silk Road.
Islam spread into these regions by major migrations
the Prophet Muhommad preached in these areas during the rise of Islam.
17
Which of the statements below explains why there will not be a state of Kurdistan, for the Kurdish people, anytime soon?
Armenians would support having a buffer between themselves and Turkey.
Russia is against any changes to the political boundaries in SW Asia.
Turkey, Syria, Iraq, & Iran would object to an independent Kurdish state.
The Lebanese would not support border changes/ control of water resources.
18
Israel took control Sinai Peninsula after the Six Day War. Which statement best explains why Israel wanted the Sinai?
Israel looked to unify the bedouin tribes located there.
Israel expanded in size, keeping her Arab neighbors further from Jerusalem
Access to its vast oil reserves
access to the Suez Canal for increased trade opportunities.
19
Which of the following best describes the goals of the
Arab Spring
?
Governments that would be more responsive to the people & not corrupt.
New regimes that would increase trade connectivity with neighbors.
The people demanded government leaders who knew the Quran's teachings well.
Protesters wanted new command economic policies to be implemented.
