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Modern World: Midterm Review Quiz
Modern World: Midterm Review Quiz
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WHS 2019-2020
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1
Qassem Soleimani provided aid to many groups who were also:
Shia
Iranian
Anti-America
Sunni
2
Who are the 4 "Main Players" in the Syrian conflict?
Syrian Government, the US, the Rebels, ISIS
ISIS, Syrian Government, Russian, Iran
The Rebels, Syrian Government, ISIS, Kurds
Kurds, Syrian Government, the US, the Rebels
3
Which of the following was NOT a message from Allah?
There is no god but Allah
All followers must submit to Allah
All messages must be compiled into the Quran
4
Who was in charge to watch the behavior of men and women after the Iranian Revolution?
The SAVAK
The Ayatollah
The Moral Police
The Shah
5
How did the British refer to it's colony of India?
The Queen's Glory
The Partition Zone
The Jewel in the Crown
The Sepoy Disaster
6
Zakat (Charity) helps Muslims to acknowledge that:
Anyone can own whatever they want
No one should be wealthy
Money has no purpose
Everything comes from God
7
Which of the following words describes the Hindu belief of your duties in life?
Brahman
Karma
Dharma
Reincarnation
8
What are the Kurds looking for?
A partnership with the Syrian government
The defeat of ISIS
The expansion of Shia Islam in the Gulf
Autonomy from the Syrian government
9
Which of the following has the government NOT been accused of:
Using barrel bombs
Using chemical weapons
Attacking major cities
Enlisting all citizens to fight
10
Which of the following is NOT a reason a woman might partake in Sati?
For the promise of fame
To go against social expectations
To save themselves from enemies
To not be a burden on the family
11
Which of the following was NOT a major superpower that influenced Iran?
US
France
Russia
Britain
12
What came first, the overthrow of Mossadegh or the formation of the SAVAK (Secret Police)?
Mossadegh
SAVAK
13
Which area is still fought over after partition creating a 70 year history of mass violence?
Punjab
Bengal
Kashmir
Assam
14
Which of the following is NOT true about the Mughal Empire?
It was involved with many European traders
It ruled over the subcontinent
Each area of the empire was vastly different
It ruled over the best agricultural and trade centers
15
Who was the leader of the Muslim League?
Louis Mountbatten
Jawaharlal Nehru
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Mahatma Gandhi
16
A person who is leaving their country for greater opportunities in another country is called:
A host
An IDP
A migrant
A refugee
17
How many pillars of Islam are there?
5
4
3
7
18
According to Zakat (Charity), a Muslim must give:
As often as they can
Once a year
Once in their lifetime
Once when they become an adult
19
The US was aligned with both:
The Kurds, Iran
The Kurds, the Rebels
The Rebels and the Syrian Government
The Rebels, Iran
20
When are Muslims required to fast?
Before daily prayer
During Ramadan
During important holidays
During their Hajj
21
What does the Syrian government, Hezbollah and Iran have in common?
They all want a new president
They are all against the US
They all are aligned with ISIS
They are all Shia groups
22
Most groups fighting in the Syrian Civil War can all agree that:
There should be no foreign influence in the Middle East
The Arab Spring should end
ISIS must be stopped
The US has no business being in the Middle East
23
In which city did Muhammad first hear the word of God?
Jerusalem
Tehran
Medina
Mecca
24
Someone who has fled to a new country, and has just filed a claim with the host country's government is called:
An asylum seeker
A host
An IDP
A refugee
25
Which of the following has NOT happened since the assassination of Soleimani?
Iran fired missiles on American bases in Saudi Arabia
Iraqi government has voted to expel the US
Deployment of more US troops to the gulf
Trump has threatened to use missiles on Iran
26
Which religious group migrated to the newly independent India beginning in 1947?
Jains
Sikhs
Muslims
Hindus
27
Someone fleeing to another area of their country due to violence or natural disasters would be considered:
An IDP
An asylum seeker
A migrant
A refugee
28
Which neighboring country to Iran feared Shia uprisings in their own nation?
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Syria
Iraq
29
Which country gained its independence in 1971?
Bangladesh
Iraq
India
Pakistan
30
What event sparked the Syrian Civil War?
The assassination of a Syrian general
Government use of a secret police
Government reaction to anti-government graffiti
A Shiite uprising
31
What is one event that has created "bad history" between Iran and the US?
The creation of the SAVAK
The Iran-Iraq War
The US hostage crisis
The Iranian Revolution
32
In what event did Indian's fight back against British rule?
During the Sepoy Mutiny
After partition
During the Dharasana Raid
During the Salt March
33
What was the swadeshi movement?
A non-violent protest movement
A movement about breaking the laws
A movement to expose the truth
A movement to use only Indian products
34
According to the Hindu belief, what is the ultimate goal in the cycle of life and death?
To be reincarnated
To unite with Brahman
To move up castes
To attain good karma
35
What was one thing that changed for women after the Islamic Revolution?
They were forced to serve in the military
They had to take loyalty tests
They could no longer go to school
They were required to wear a hijab
36
In order to become a Muslim you must recite the Shahadah (Statement of Faith):
3 times in front of others
Once in front of your family
3 times inside a mosque
Once inside a mosque
37
How did British imperialism MOST affect Indian farming?
It changed its irrigation systems
It slowed down the production of raw materials
It weakened international agricultural trading
It replaced many food crops with cash crops
38
Which of Gandhi's non-violent tactics made it hard for the lower classes to participate?
Non-cooperation
Civil Disobedience
Salt March
Satyagraha
39
Salat (daily prayer) is not only spiritual, but it also:
Connects Muslims to others around the world
Sets a rhythm for the morning and allows freedom the rest of the day
Is the only pillar children can participate in
Allows for complete stillness
40
Which of the following is NOT an action taken by the Indian government to help Dalits today?
Providing government-funded healthcare
Providing scholarships
Instituting job quotas
Creating more jobs for only lower class
41
Mahatma Gandhi was a member of which independence group?
Muslim Leauge
Indian National Congress
42
Which mountain range in Southeast Asia is closest to Pakistan?
The Himalayas
The Hindu Kush
43
Which of the following was NOT a reason provided by Jinnah to create Pakistan?
Hindus and Muslims do not speak the same language
Muslims have a completely different religious philosophy
There will be more discontent if the two religions are forced together
Hindus and Muslims do not intermarry
44
After the Iranian Revolution, which group of people make the political decisions?
The Shahs
The Prime Ministers
The educated elite
The religious leaders
45
What is the name of the leader who attempted to westernize Iran?
Mohammad Mossadegh
Mohammad Reza
Bashar al-Assad
Ayatollah Khomeini
46
The Arab Spring refers to __________ protests across the Middle East.
Anti-government
Islamic
Military
Peaceful
47
In order to defeat the rebels, the Syrian government has been:
Moving populations out of the country
Working with the Kurds
Attacking major cities
Enlisting the help of ISIS
48
According to Salat (Daily Prayer), God orders Muslims to pray ____ times a day
2
3
5
4
49
According to the caste system, shudras (laborers) would be higher than:
brahmin (scholars)
vaishyas (business owners)
dalits (untouchables)
kshatriyas (soldiers)
50
Which sect of Islam believed the rightful successor to Muhammad should be someone in his family?
Shia
Sunni
