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1
T/F: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are polytheistic
True
False
2
All of the following were reasons for European interest in SW Asia except
Trade routes
Fresh water
Oil
Suez Canal
3
Which of the following is a reason for Iraq's invasion of Iran?
Iraqi Revolution
Nuclear weapons
Creation of Kurdistan
Oil
4
The most commonly practiced religion in SW Asia is...
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
5
Which of the following physical features is not found in SW Asia?
Rainforest
Lakes
Mountains
Deserts
6
Which religion are these characteristics of: Muhammad, Quran, 5 Pillars
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Atheist
7
Which religion are these characteristics of: Oldest, Torah, Abraham
Christian
Atheist
Islam
Judaism
8
What is the MAIN reason for the Israeli/ Palestinian conflict
Nuclear weapons
Oil
Water
Religion
9
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the Aswan High Dam on the Nile River?
provides year round irrigation which helps the ag industry
provides hydroelectric power to Egypt
reduced flooding along the Nile
need for artifical fertilizers due to lack of silt deposits
10
The Silk Road, which travelled through Central Asia, connected...
India and Scandanavia
South Asia and North Asia
SE Asia and Africa
China and the Mediterranean
11
Which country has the lowest literacy rate?
Iraq
United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan
Oman
12
Why does the US care about establishing peace in the Middle East?
Oil
Sand
Our safety
Water
13
Where do you find the most oil in this region of the world?
Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf
Israel and Jordan
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan
Egypt and the Red Sea
14
Why is the Strait of Hormuz an important physical feature and strategic location?
It is a major waterway for fishing.
It connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
It is important location for desalinization plants.
It is an important trade route for the oil industry.
15
How have countries in SW Asia adapted to water shortages?
use of desalinization plants
burning coal
importing freshwater
conserving ground water
16
T/F: Jerusalem is a holy city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
True
False
17
Which form of technology impacted the Arab Spring the most?
radio
Internet
telephone
newspapers
18
Which of the following is a reason for the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait?
Israeli/ Palestinian Conflict
Creation of Kurdistan
Oil
Nuclear weapons
19
Who is the Taliban?
Terrorist from Syria
Islamic political party in Afghanistan
Branch of Al Qaeda
Islamic political group in Saudi Arabia
20
Which religion are these characteristics of: Jesus, Bible, Church
Atheist
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
21
What group was formed to regain control of Isreal for the Palestinians?
OPEC
ISIS
PLO
the UN
22
What is the purpose of OPEC?
Control oil output
Control the Strait of Hormuz
Control water resources
Maintain oil pipelines
23
Which of the following is not a reason for the growth of civilization in Mesopotamia?
Trade
Agriculture
Fresh water
Oil
24
Who is it: stateless nation, mostly Muslim, run as if independent; in Iraq, Iran, Syria,Turkey
Taliban
Kurds
Palestinians
Israelis
25
Which of the following is not a true statement about ISIS?
They have caused many people to flee their controlled areas
They are Shia Muslim
They are in Syria and Iraq
They are known for brutal treatment of hostages
26
Which country produces the most amount of water through desalinization plants?
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Israel
27
Which of the following describes the Arab Spring?
Uprisings to create Islamic Republics
Arab wars against the creation of Israel
Invasion of Kuwait
Revolutions to overthrow dictators in favor of democracies
