Unit 8: SWANA (Review)

Question 1

Which religion's holy day of fasting is known as Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 2

Which religion celebrates the high holy day of Yom Kippur?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 3

The ___________ controlled a large area in Southwest Asia and North Africa from year 1299 until ______________

Accepted Answer

Ottoman Empire, World War I

Question 4

What is one of the major early civilizations that started in Southwest Asia and North Africa?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Question 5

Why were ancient pharaohs buried in pyramids?

Accepted Answer

For protection

Question 6

Which of the following religions originated in Southwest Asia?

Accepted Answer

Judaism and Islam

Question 7

Mesopotamia is founded near which two rivers?

Accepted Answer

Euphrates and Tigris

Question 8

Which natural resource is found in Southwest Asia?

Accepted Answer

Oil

Question 9

Ancient-Egyptian pharaohs' bodies and belongings were buried in _____________________________ for protection.

Accepted Answer

Pyramids

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