Iran and Iraq joined with several oil-producing neighbors to form OPEC which agreed to regulate oil production because

Stabilize or control the price of oil around the world

Analyze the picture above. This is the border between Morocco and Algeria. Which is true about the border.

The border is completely man-mad and does not follow a physical feature

How do the images above illustrate the significance of Jerusalem?

Jerusalem is claimed to be a sacred city Islam, Judaism, and Christianity

Which of the following best explains the type of life the Bedouins live in the Arabian Region

They live in arid conditions, moving from one oasis to another

Which conclusion can be drawn from this timeline?

Long-lasting peace in the Middle East has been difficult to achieve

Which of the following factors is why North Africa is part of the Middle East region and not the same as the Sub-Saharan

North Africa shares language and religion with the rest of the middle east

Analyze the population density map of Iraq. Where do most Iraqis live?

Most Iraqis live along the two rivers there

Which conclusions can be drawn from a comparison of these three maps?

Israel's border has changed as a result of conflicts with its neighbors

Identify how the state of the Aral Sea (pictured) affected the local population

Most people left the region because there were few jobs to support them

Compared to the rest of the world the amount of pigs in the middle east and north Africa is at zero.

Muslims and Jews are forbidden to eat pork

The Fertile Crescent in Southwest Asia constitutes a region because it:

surrounds the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

What is a driving factor that explains Israel’s interest in annexing the Golan Heights and West Bank?

Maintain control of freshwater sources to the growing Israeli population

The coastal areas of North Africa and the Middle East are often sources of grapevines, citrus trees and olive production

These areas have a Mediterranean climate

Using the graphic above, why do some countries have more desalination plants than others despite having the same climate

Some countries in the region have wealth from oil and can afford it.

Why does Southwest Asia and North Africa constitute a region due to similar features like the Sahara and Rub al’ Khali

are arid climates with desert/desert scrub vegetation.

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1
Iran and Iraq joined with several oil-producing neighbors to form OPEC which agreed to regulate oil production because
Impose and control global safety restrictions
Prevent environmental damage from oil production and refining
Stabilize or control the price of oil around the world
lower oil prices so underdeveloped regions can afford oil
2
This Dead Sea creates the border between which two countries?
Israel and Jordan
Lebanon and Israel
Lebanon and Syria
Jordan and Syria
3
Analyze the picture above. This is the border between Morocco and Algeria. Which is true about the border.
The border is completely man-mad and does not follow a physical feature
Morocco and Algeria use the Aswan river as a border between the 2 countries
The border regions don't share the same climate patterns
4
How do the images above illustrate the significance of Jerusalem?
Jerusalem does not have modern buildings or technology
Jerusalem relies on immigration to populate the "Old Town"
Jerusalem has a long history of peaceful coexistence of diverse populations
Jerusalem is claimed to be a sacred city Islam, Judaism, and Christianity
5
Which of the following best explains the type of life the Bedouins live in the Arabian Region
They prohibit the use of modern technology or urban lifestyles
They are a hunter gatherer society
They live in arid conditions, moving from one oasis to another
They are poor people, unable to afford modern housing and technology
6
Which conclusion can be drawn from this timeline?
Israel withdrew from the Camp David accords
The Palestinian army is superior to the Israeli army
Long-lasting peace in the Middle East has been difficult to achieve
Neighboring countries have not been involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict
7
Which of the following factors is why North Africa is part of the Middle East region and not the same as the Sub-Saharan
North Africa is on the same continent as Sub-Sharan Africa
North Africa shares language and religion with the rest of the middle east
North Africa and the Middle East are both a part of the Asian Continent
North Africa trades the most with Sub-Saharan Africa
8
Analyze the population density map of Iraq. Where do most Iraqis live?
Most Iraqis live a nomadic lifestyle in the southern and western deserts
The population of Iraq is evenly distributed
Most Iraqis live along the two rivers there
Most Iraqis live near the sea, ocean or gulf
9
Which is true of Bahrain's geography?
Bahrain is Part of Saudi Arabia
Bahrain's does not have access to water
Bahrain is an Island country
Qatar claims Bahrain's territory making Bahrain a disputed territory
10
Which conclusions can be drawn from a comparison of these three maps?
The physical characteristics of a country can change overtime
Arab Palestine gained independence along with Israel
Israel's border has changed as a result of conflicts with its neighbors
Israel and Egypt have quarreled over valuable oil reserves
11
Identify how the state of the Aral Sea (pictured) affected the local population
Most people left the region because there were few jobs to support them
People in the region focused on attracting tourist to maintain the economy
12
Which language unites the diverse region of Southwest Asia and Northern Africa
Swahili
Arabic
English
Farsi
13
Compared to the rest of the world the amount of pigs in the middle east and north Africa is at zero.
Pigs are not native to the middle east or north Africa
Pigs were hunted to extinction tradition that require large amounts of pork
Muslims and Jews are forbidden to eat pork
Trade restrictions resulted on no pigs being brought to the middle east
14
Which country in the region has its entire population living near its only source of water since it rarely rains here
Tunsia
Syria
Turkey
Egypt
15
Monotheistic
Dietary Restrictions
Important places in Jerusalem
Which religions share these characteristics?
Islam and Judaism
Christianity and Judaism
Animism and Christianity
Judaism, Buddhism, Islam
16
The Fertile Crescent in Southwest Asia constitutes a region because it:
is an area that shares an arid climate
has a history of democratic practices
Aligns with the phases of the moon
surrounds the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
17
What is a driving factor that explains Israel’s interest in annexing the Golan Heights and West Bank?
Maintain control of freshwater sources to the growing Israeli population
Nationalist intentions to control territory that made up Israeli Kingdom
Access to the trade routes along the Jordan River valley
Access to oil fields and trade routes Israel can use to improve its economy
18
The coastal areas of North Africa and the Middle East are often sources of grapevines, citrus trees and olive production
These areas have a Tropical wet/dry climate.
These coastal areas are Semiarid.
The coastal areas are oases.
These areas have a Mediterranean climate
19
Using the graphic above, why do some countries have more desalination plants than others despite having the same climate
Some countries in the region have wealth from oil and can afford it.
Some countries in the region prefer relying on oasis
Some countries in the region do not need desalination plants
Some countries in the region require more freshwater resources
20
Why does Southwest Asia and North Africa constitute a region due to similar features like the Sahara and Rub al’ Khali
are historic battlefields.
have numerous desalination plants.
are arid climates with desert/desert scrub vegetation.
have large populations in many settlements.

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