Southwest Aisa is important in world cultures because

it is the birthplace of 3 of the world's great religions.

overthrow of oppressive governments in some Arab countries

What happened to Palestinians after the 1948 war?

Many became refugees & fled to camps in close Arab countries

What DON'T the countries of NorthAfrica have in common?

They are all oil producing nations.

What does this picture show?

Muslims participating in a Hajj

Which was NOT part of the United Nationsdecision of 1947 to solve the situation of Palestine?

Palestine was split between Jews,Palestinians & Jordanians

Why is the population of Southwest Asia/North Africa so unevenly distributed?

People live near fresh sources of water.

Why is the location of the Strait of Hormuz important?

Control of the Strait controls Persian Gulf oil movement

Why did Great Britain issue the Balfour Declaration?

to support a Jewish homeland but not displace Arabs

Jew who believe in a historic homeland in Palestine

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1
What types of climates do Israel and Lebanon have?
Semi-Arid & Mediterranean
Arid & Semi-Arid
Arid & Mediterranean
2
Southwest Aisa is important in world cultures because
it is the birthplace of 3 of the world's great religions.
the Nile River is located here.
of its oil reserves.
it is the cradle of Western civilization
3
Describe Arab Spring
independence movement -religous freedom in Arab countries.
overthrow of oppressive governments in some Arab countries
establishment of state religions in several Arabcountries
independence movement for secular Arabs in Arab countries
4
What war left the Palestinians without a homeland?
WWI
WWII
the Arab-Israeli war of 1967
the Arab-Israeli war of 1948
5
What happened to Palestinians after the 1948 war?
Many immigrated to Lebanon.
Many became refugees & fled to camps in close Arab countries
Most stayed in Israel and became citizens.
Many immigrated to Jordan.
6
The Nile River is the only river in this country.
Iraq
Israel
Egypt
Libya
7
What DON'T the countries of NorthAfrica have in common?
Arabic is the most widely spoken language.
They are mainly arid or semi-arid.
Islam is the most practiced religion.
They are all oil producing nations.
8
What does this picture show?
Muslims participating in a Hajj
Jews participating in Ramadan
Muslims participating in Ramadan
Jews celebrating the Passover
9
Where is the holiest place on earth for Muslims?
Mecca
Hajj
Medina
Jerusalem
10
Which of the following is the largest branch of Islam?
Shia
Sunni
Alawite
11
What is Isreal's greatest resource?
oil
fresh water
technology
the workforce
12
What type of climate is most common in the Arabian Peninsula?
Arid
Mediterranean
Semi-Arid
13
Which of the following does NOT border Egypt?
The Persian Gulf
The Red Sea
The Suez Canal
The Mediterranean Sea
14
Which was NOT part of the United Nationsdecision of 1947 to solve the situation of Palestine?
Palestine was divided into a Jewish state and anArab state.
Jerusalem was to remain an international city
Palestine was split between Jews,Palestinians & Jordanians
Palestine’s Jewish minority was given 1/2 of thearea.
15
What is a mosque?
the first five books of the Bible
Islamic places of worship
a book that contains the words of Allah
the person who calls the Islamic faithful to prayer
16
Which Arab countries experienced a great deal of violence during Arab Spring?
Tunisia & Syria
Egypt & Morocco
Algeria & Morocco
Syria & Egypt
17
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers are located in which of the following countries?
Syria & Iraq
Turkey & Syria
Iraq & Turkey
Iraq & Iran
18
Why is the population of Southwest Asia/North Africa so unevenly distributed?
People want to live near coasts.
People want to live in cool climates.
People want to live near mountains.
People live near fresh sources of water.
19
How was Israel created?
by the United Nations
by Great Britain
through negotians between Britain and the Jews
through negotians between the Jews and Palestinians
20
Why are temperatures in the deserts in this region so high?
their location near the Equator
their location in the tropical zone.
little or no rainfall
very few clouds
21
Why is the location of the Strait of Hormuz important?
Control of the Strait controls Persian Gulf oil movement
Control of the Strait controls oil movement from Red Sea
It is a pathway from the Red Sea to the Mediterreanean Sea
It connects the Jordan River to the Persian Gulf
22
Who was left in control of Palestine After WWI?
Arabs
France
Ottoman Empire
Great Britain
23
Which of the following areas has been gained by Israel in the 6 Day War has been returned?
Gaza Strip
Sinai Peninsula
the West Bank
Golan Heights
24
What does monotheistic mean?
Belief in one god
One main religion in the area
Belief in one religious leader
25
Who brought the word of God to Muslims?
Abraham
Allah
Muhammed
Jesus
26
Christianity is based on the teachings of who?
Muhammad
Jesus
Allah
Abraham
27
List the 3 main religions that originated in SW Asia beginning with the oldest.
Islam, Judaism, Christianity
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
28
Why did Great Britain issue the Balfour Declaration?
gain Arab support in World War I to fight theOttoman Empire.
partition Palestine into an Arab state & a Jewish state.
to stop Jewish Zionism
to support a Jewish homeland but not displace Arabs
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What is the predominant religion practiced in SW Asia & North Africa?
Judaism
Muslim
Islam
Christianity
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What is a Zionist?
Jew who believe in a historic homeland in Palestine
Christians who believed in the Jewish claim to Palestine
Jews who survived the Holocaust
Arabs who belived in a historical homeland in Palestine

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