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