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Middle East World Cultures 6th Grade Review #worldcultures #6thgrade #socialstudies #middleeast
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1
Yom Kippur & Ramadan both require....
fasting.
give gifts.
one month.
light candles.
2
Why can the Middle East and North Africa be considered one region?
Common geographical feature: desert, history, Islam, Arabic
The varied political groups which unite the regions
None of these are true
They can't because they are on two separate continents
3
Which modern technology allows Saudi to survive droughts and allow people to live longer?
levees
electricity
canals
desalination
4
Islam, Christianity & Judaism are all...
monotheistic.
the same.
polytheistic.
only in the Middle East.
5
Which statement is true about the Persian Gulf>
The Suez Canal connects to the Persian Gulf.
The Persian Gulf relies on tourist cruise ships for $.
The Persian gulf has an abundance of oil near its coast.
The Persian gulf is known for the pirates in the area.
6
Where is Mecca?
Egypt
Sudan
Iran
Saudi Arabia
7
The Middle East economy is driven by an abundance of....
water.
oil.
diamonds.
forests.
8
To follow hajj a Muslim must...
give to charity.
pray five times a day.
visit Mecca and perform the rituals.
fast during Ramadan.
9
What are some beliefs/customs of Christianity?
Reading the Bible
Prayer
Jesus died for sins and is Christ
Holidays include Christmas and Easter
10
The Middle East is mostly in...
Southwest Asia & Australia
Southwest Asia & Africa.
Southwest Asia & Europe
Africa & Europe.
11
Which religion reads the Torah, follows a Kosher diet and is awaiting the Messiah?
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
12
Explain the Syrian Conflict.
The Arab Spring freed the people of a dictator.
There is civil war , ISIS trying to create an Islamic State.
There is no conflict, the people overthrew the leader.
Many refugees have fled, the dictator has not stepped down.
13
Israel is unique in the middle east for the majority practicing this religion...
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
14
What do most people in Egypt live near?
The Tigris
The Pyramids
The Nile
The Red Sea
15
What are reasons for some of the clothing found in the middle east?
Customs
Weather
Culture
Religion
16
The Nile river can be found in which color?
Purple- Egypt
Green- Iran
Tan- Saudi
Brown- Oman
17
Which geographic factor has been most influential in the human settlement patter in SW Asia?
mineral resources
warm climate
water resources
cool climate
18
Iran's government since 1979 has been a...
theocracy.
democracy.
republic.
dictatorship.
19
A mosque is usually decorated with.....
Onion Domes.
pictures and statues.
crosses and alters.
tessellations and Qu'ran writings
20
Shortly after World War II, the Middle East changed by...
The Ottoman Empire became Turkey.
Israel became a country and home of Judaism.
Arab Spring.
Iran became a theocracy.
21
Which is NOT a way that the environment of the Middle East has been modified?
terrace farming
dam rivers
build a canal
dredging
22
Israelis and Palestinians have conflict over...
dictators and oil.
land and religion
history.
government
23
What statement is true about the Arab Spring?
The young wanted better governments and more jobs
Social media played a crucial role
Created more conflict is some regions, like Syria
A movement to overthrow unlimited dictators
24
The Middle East cities are driven by a lack of....
diamonds.
water.
oil.
forests.
25
What are some Islamic beliefs and costums?
Follow the Koran
Refrain from eating Pork
Dress Modestly
Prayer
26
Middle East culture can BEST be described as including—
Islamic language, Christianity
Semitic language, Hinduism
Large Arabic language, Islamic culture,
Spanish language, trips to Mecca
27
Why do Christians celebrate Easter?
Celebrating the finding of eggs
celebrates the resurrection of Christ
Celebrates the birth of Christ
40 days of fasting
28
True or False: Oil provides wealth and access to resources for countries in the Middle East.
True
False
29
True or False: The Suez Canal provides improved transportation and commerce through Egypt.
False
True
30
A process of converting salt water to fresh water?
desalination
purification
dredging
unsalted
31
Rosh Hashanah is a time for Jews to...
light candles on the Menorah.
party and give presents.
celebrate the Jewish New Year
go to synagogue every day.
32
Jerusalem is considered holy for...
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
All three
33
True or False: All Middle East countries have an equal amount of oil.
False
True
34
The Middle East main export is...
camels
water
oil
food
