The Suez Canal is an important waterway because it

allows easy trade by ship between Southwest Asia and Europe

Which climatic conditions cause nomadic lifestyles to develop in Central Asia?

very dry climate with hot summers and cool winters

The Islamic community split into Sunni and Shia denominations beacuse of a disagreement about

how Muhammad's successor should be chosen

Which statement illustrates the continued influence of Arab traders on the culture of Southeast Asia?

Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country in the world.

Which statement describes the greatest effect of the Silk Road beginning about 2000 years ago?

It encouraged the exchange of ideas as well as goods

Which statement describes the availability of natural resources in India?

There are not enough resources to meet the needs of it's population growth

Which event resulted in the Jewish diaspora?

the Roman destruction of Jerusalem

Which group had the largest role in bringing Islam to Central Asia in about 700 CE?

invaders from Arabia and the Arab Empire

Which statement describes the Russian Empire at the end of the reign of Catherine the Great in 1796?

It included people in both Europe and Asia

Why did the earliest civilizations develop in the Fertile Crescent?

The major rivers provided fresh water for people to grow food

Why might the nations of Central Asia have objected to becoming a part of the Russian Federation?

These countries have cultural differences with most Russians

The large number of languages spoken in Southeast Asia is evidence that the region's culture

has been influenced by a variety of cultural traditions

Which statement best explains why Jerusalem is important to Jews, Christians, and Muslims?

It contains Jewish, Christian, and Muslim holy sites.

Which statement describes the most likely challenge to international shipping becoming a major industry in Central Asia?

The region is mostly landlocked with no seaports

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1
The Suez Canal is an important waterway because it
allows easy trade by ship between Southwest Asia and Europe
provides freshwater and hydroelectric power to the people of Egypt
causes ecological issues by mixing water from Mediterranean and Red seas
divides Egypt into two distinct climate zones
2
Approximately which fraction of the world's population lives in South Asia?
one-fifth
one-seventh
one-sixth
one-fourth
3
Which climatic conditions cause nomadic lifestyles to develop in Central Asia?
very moist climate with cool summers and mild winters
very dry climate with hot summers and cool winters
very dry climate with mild summers and cool winters
very moist limate with mild summers and winters
4
The Islamic community split into Sunni and Shia denominations beacuse of a disagreement about
how Muhammad's successor should be chosen
which teachings of Muhammad would go in the Quran
whether or not to tolerate other religious groups
the need to attack and take over Jerusalem
5
Which Southwest Asian countru has a Mediterranean climate?
Azerbaijan
Iraq
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
6
About 80 percent of the people in India practice the religion of
Sikhism
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
7
Which statement illustrates the continued influence of Arab traders on the culture of Southeast Asia?
Wayang in Bali uses puppets to act out mythological dramas
The population of the Philippines is nearly 80 percent Catholic
Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country in the world.
Food dishes spiced with curry are still very popular in Thailand.
8
Saudi Arabia, Yeman, and Iran are located in the
Gaza Strip
Mahgreb
Middle East
Arabian Peninsula
9
Which statement describes the greatest effect of the Silk Road beginning about 2000 years ago?
Technology use to construct the road was soon used in Europe
The architecture of Europe spread to cities along the route
Governments in Asia began to follow European political practices
It encouraged the exchange of ideas as well as goods
10
Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco make up a region of North africa called
The Nile valley
the Maghreb
Qattara depression
Mesopotamia
11
Which statement describes the availability of natural resources in India?
There is not enough reainfall to maintain agricultural production
There are not enough resources to meet the needs of it's population growth
India has enough gas and oil to meet its needs and to export
It has enough natural resources for the needs of the country's population
12
Which event resulted in the Jewish diaspora?
the Roman acceptance of Christianity
the Roman destruction of Jerusalem
the writing of the Gospels
the writing of the Torah
13
Which group had the largest role in bringing Islam to Central Asia in about 700 CE?
invaders from Arabia and the Arab Empire
missionaries from Africa and its great civilizations
invaders from South Asia and the Indian Empire
explorers who came from East Asia
14
Which statement describes the Russian Empire at the end of the reign of Catherine the Great in 1796?
It began to break apart because it was too large to manage.
It included people in both Europe and Asia
It controlled the land formerly held by the Ottoman Empire
It was the most advanced industrial society in the world.
15
The natural environments created by Southeast Asia's warm and humid climate are called
steppes
rain forests
terraces
highlands
16
Which factor contributed most to the migration of the Arab population outward from the Arabian Peninsula?
the establishment of the SIlk Road
the beginning of the Crusades
the spread of Islam
the persecution of Muslims
17
Why did the earliest civilizations develop in the Fertile Crescent?
The major rivers provided fresh water for people to grow food
Mineral resources helped ealry civilizations make needed tools
The mountains protected early settlements from invasions
The seacoasts encouraged people to stay in one location
18
Why might the nations of Central Asia have objected to becoming a part of the Russian Federation?
These countries have had centuries of religious conflict
These countries have cultural differences with most Russians
These countries are more interested in building a relationship with China
These countries have a large territory that makes a union unnecessary
19
Which group of people settled in western Russia in the ninth century CE?
Middle Eastern Arabs
European Franks
Asian Mongols
Scandinavian Vikings
20
Which element of the British colonial system still exists in India today?
monarchy
subsistence farming
a parliamentary government
the official language
21
The large number of languages spoken in Southeast Asia is evidence that the region's culture
has spread to other regions of the world
originated from a single ethnic group
is entirely the product of outside influences
has been influenced by a variety of cultural traditions
22
Which statement best explains why Jerusalem is important to Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
It is the main pilgrimage destination for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
It contains Jewish, Christian, and Muslim holy sites.
It is home to the official leadership of all three faiths.
It is the birthplace of all three religions.
23
Which statement describes the most likely challenge to international shipping becoming a major industry in Central Asia?
The region is mostly landlocked with no seaports
The resoin has enough industry to be self sufficient
The region's economy is based on farming and herding
The region has natural resources for export

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