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Africa and Middle East Final Review
Africa and Middle East Final Review
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1
What is a reason it has been hard for nations in Sub-Saharan Africa to develop their economies?
foreign aid
water scarcity
contaminated water
vast natural resources
2
What is the United States’ main economic interest in Southwest Asia?
trade routes
tourism
oil
Selling American-made products
3
Many of the largest cities in Southwest Asia are located on or near....
large grass lands
major rivers
mountain ranges
deserts
4
Why are there difficulties in trade and transportation on Africa's rivers?
The rivers have cataracts and waterfalls.
The rivers flow up hill.
The rivers are too shallow.
The rivers are too polluted.
5
Which of these countries have a mixed toward market economy?
Iran
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Israel
6
What issue led to the split between the Sunni and Shia in Islam?
The Shia wanted to pray towards Jerusalem rather than Mecca.
Muhammad's death led to issues over who would lead Islam.
Arguments over the Five Pillars.
The Shia believed that only Arabs could be Muslims.
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Which Southwest Asian country has a democratic system of government?
Israel
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Iran
8
What are the two most common religions in Africa?
Islam and Sunni
Christianity and Islam
Christianity and Hiduism
Shia and Sunni
9
What world organization created the new state of Israel in 1948 as a homeland for the Jews?
The European Union
The United Nations
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
The League of Nations
10
The Persian Gulf War began after ....
Saddam Hussein invaded Iran.
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
Weapons of mass destruction were found in Iraq.
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait.
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Which of these industries does Israel specialize in?
cut and polished diamonds
textiles
tourism
oil
12
Which statement about deforestation is true?
Deforestation can cause desertification.
Deforestation is helpful to native species.
Deforestation is good for soil.
Deforestation cannot be reversed.
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What is Saudi Arabia's most important and valuable export?
diamonds
textiles
gold
oil
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What is the relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
They have nothing in common.
The three religions are all polytheistic.
All three religions accept Jesus as the “Son of God.”
The three religions are all monotheistic.
