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Chapter 17: History and Cultures of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia
Chapter 17: History and Cultures of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia
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1
What did Hammurabi's Code provide for Mesopotamians?
a writing system
education
a religious tradition
a legal system
2
The region has faced challenges recently because of ________.
immigration
flooding
rapid population growth
a declining birthrate
3
What is the major language in much of this region?
Arabic
Hebrew
Latin
English
4
The most recent of the world's major religions to develop in this part of the world was ______.
Christianity
monotheism
Islam
Judaism
5
Most serious conflict in this region in recent years has been between Muslim Arab nations & ...
Israel
Egypt
Lebanon
Syria
6
Which group strive to fulfill the five Pillars of Islam?
Atheists
Christians
Jews
Muslims
7
Most Muslims in the region and throughout the world are Shia?
True
False
8
The Code of Hammurabi was a set of _______.
laws
dietary instructions
songs
religions
9
One of the Five Pillars of the Muslim faith is a holy journey called a __________.
mosque
bazaar
hajj
calligraphy
10
When did the United Nations vote to divide Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab countries?
1947
2001
1990
1979
11
The worship of many gods or goddesses is known as __________.
theocracy
monotheism
polytheism
cuneiform
12
What group made up the top of the social class in ancient Egypt?
buisness people and craftspeople
nobles and craftspeople
rulers, nobles, and priests
farmers and unskilled workers
13
Islamic houses of worship are called __________.
mosques
caliphs
covenants
bazaars
14
Which prophet led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments?
Muhammad
Moses
Jesus
Hammurabi
15
Which ethnic group is often angry with the United States for its support of Israel?
Turks
Arabs
Kurds
Berbers
16
Mesopotamia was located in present-day __________.
Iraq
Iran
Sumer
Persia
17
What holiday do most Christians in this region celebrate as their major holy day?
St. Patrick's Day
Memorial Day
Christmas
Easter
18
How are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam similar?
atheist
Buddhism
monotheism
polytheism
19
What percentage of people in this region live in urban areas?
100%
50%
75%
25%
20
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have what in common?
All began before 1,000 B.C.
All are monotheistic.
All are polytheistic.
None became a dominant religion of an entire continent.
21
What was NOT invented or developed by the Sumerians?
use the wheel and plow
calendar
guns
cuneiform
22
What is a hajj?
Muslim holy war
Jewish traditional clothing
Jewish dance
Muslim holy journey
23
Egyptians believed their rulers, or __________, were also gods.
pharaohs
covenants
prophets
caliphs
24
The __________ ruled the Muslim community after Muhammad's death.
caliphs
kings
prophets
emperors
25
What did the Sumerians develop that we still use today?
mortar and pestle
cuneiform
12-month calendar
wheelbarrow
26
Which of the following did ancient Egypt have in common with Sumer?
Both developed a system of mathematics.
Both were theocracies.
Both used a 60-minute hour and a 60-second minute.
Both used hieroglyphics.
27
What group made up the bottom class in ancient Egypt?
business people and craftspeople
nobles and slaves
farmers and unskilled workers
rulers, nobles, and priests
28
Which of these religions is the oldest?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
29
What causes a large division between the people of this region?
religious differences
price of food
dictators
political parties
30
Cuneiform, developed by the Sumerians, is a form of __________.
pottery
writing
cave paintings
agriculture
31
The majority of people living in this part of the world are ________.
Christian
Muslim
Kurdish
Jewish
32
What group made up the middle class in ancient Egypt?
farmers and unskilled workers
rulers, nobles, and priests
slaves and farmers
business people and crafspeople
33
Islam is divided into two major groups, _______ and ________.
Sunni and Shia
Muslim and Sunni
Quran and Shia
Shia and Farsi
34
The world's largest religion is __________.
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
35
Which phrase best describes the lifestyles of people in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
mostly rural with poor living conditions
mostly wealthy and city dwellers
wealthy farm communities
wealthy and poor; mostly urban
36
Governments in some countries have used money from ____________ to build schools and airports.
manufacturing
farming
citizen's donations
the sale of oil
37
Ancient Egyptians relied heavily on the _____________ to enrich the soil with silt.
Nile River
gods
Aswan Dam
store of fertilizer
38
Which of the following reflects life during the Arab Empire?
The Ramayana
The Tale of Two Cities
Lawerence of Arabia
The Thousand and One Nights
39
What job is popular in Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, and the Central Asian countries?
shipping
farming
carpet making
teaching
