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Middle East & South Asia
Middle East & South Asia
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1
Which is the film industry in India that reflects Hindu themes?
Parallel Cinema
Bollywood
Hinglish
Cinema of Assam
2
The microcredit lending practices of Grameen Bank
helps entrepreneurs create new businesses.
creates connections with international trade.
provides natural resources needed in the villages.
encouraged foreign banks to invest.
3
Which landform is a barrier to trade and travel in South Asia?
The Indian Ocean
The Ganges River
The Himalayas
The Deccan Plateau
4
Which country was partitioned off from India as a homeland for the Muslims?
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
5
What architectural feature do all mosques have in common?
Stained glass windows.
Large wooden doors at the entrance.
a slender tower for calling out prayers.
A domed roof.
6
Fishing customs and techniques are example of how humans
modify the environment.
replacing traditional methods with faster technology.
adapt to the environment.
organize tasks.
7
Which country was formerly known as Persia?
Iran
Algeria
Iraq
Egypt
8
What major landform dominates North Africa and Southwest Asia?
A system of large canyons
A set of high mountains
A huge freshwater sea
A collection of vast deserts.
9
After World War II, which country was established as a homeland for the Jews?
Jordan
Israel
Lebanon
Syria
10
Which two nations have a democratic government?
Jordan & Morocco
Turkey & Israel
Saudi Arabia & Egypt
Iraq & Iran
11
What activity shapes the daily activities of Muslims?
There are certain times to pray during each day.
There is time each day to attend the mosque.
Give to the poor each day.
Fasting in the mornings.
12
Which is the primary religion of India?
Sikhism
Islam
Hinduism
Jainism
13
In the 1960's, India was provided with better methods to grow grain. This was called the
Wheat War
Grain Miracle
Green Revolution
Dust Bowl
14
In Indian democracy, voting in an election is considered
a requirement by law
an act of civil disobedience
an illegal act
a civic responsibility
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Why do Muslims attend, at least once, the annual Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca?
To meet other Muslims who are in need of charity
To honor the sites important to early Islam
To pray at the tomb of Muhammad
To provide gift to religious leaders
16
Teaching India better farming method was an attempt to reform which industry?
Manufacturing industry
Service industry
Wholesale industry
Agricultural indusrty
17
What is the primary natural resource for the region of Southwest Asia?
Raising and selling horses.
Oil deposits have led to significant business investments.
Significant lumber industry.
Diamond and gemstone mines.
18
Monsoons benefit India by
winds provide ideal conditions for trade
rains provide permanent snows in the Himalayas
rains provide fresh water for drinking & irrigation
supplying power for windmills to provide electricity
19
Which government of South Asia is most similar to the U.S. government?
Pakistan
Nepal
India
Bhutan
20
"Any individual can address the public authorities in writing" & petition the government means
Right to free exercise of religion
Right to communicate with the government
Right to vote
Right to join corporate bodies
21
How did geography contribute to the location of the Suez Canal?
Used a narrow land bridge to link the Med. & Red Seas.
Used the Nile R. to link the Med Sea to Lake Victoria.
Used Fertile Crescent to link Tigris-Euphrates to Med. Sea
Used the rift valleys to link Med Sea with diamond mines.
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What is the importance of Yom Kippur in Judaism?
Celebrates freedom from the Egyptian pharaohs.
Day devoted to asking for forgiveness.
Honors the bravery of resisting the Roman Empire.
The Jewish New Year.
