7th Grade Social Studies Review (Semester 1)

Because of ________ crops can be grown in places that have desert climates.

Which of these connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea?

What is the term for the average number of years that a person is expected to live?

Rank the countries from most to least economically free: 1.Iraq 2.Israel 3.Saudi Arabia 4.Iran

What type of government system does Iran have?

This ethnic group is the largest in SW Asia (Middle East).

Which religion was known as the first "monotheistic" religion?

Which term most accurately describes Israel's economy?

Because the region is covered by the Sahara, the main economic activity of North Africa is

The Prime Minister is chosen from this legislative body of Israel's government? 

This ethnic group is primarily found in Iran and Iraq, and speaks Farsi.

Which country is represented by the letter "B" on the map?

The Persian Gulf War began because this country was invaded by its neighbor?

This group was formed in 1960 to control production and prices of oil.

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic economic questions?

The majority of Africans earn a living through

Land and ____________ have been the cause of much conflict in the Middle East (SW Asia)?

Which was not a challenge faced by many African countries after becoming independent?

Which person is a common figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

What type of government system does Israel have?

This event led to the increase of "Zionism", a movement to establish a Jewish homeland.

Why did African states face so many problems following their successful independence movements?

What nation is found east of Iraq, west of Afghanistan, and has shoreline on the Persian Gulf?

What type of government is shown in the diagram?

What raw material does Nigeria specialize in?

Which of the following does not negatively impact international trade?

Because of its advanced economy, which of these SW Asian countries consume the most oil?

What type of economic system are you most likely to find in rural African areas?

A government system ruled by a small elite group is commonly known as a(n)________________?

Who holds MOST of the power in a unitary system of government?

Which country is represented by the letter "C" on the map?

This picture most accurately describes which trade barrier?

Which statement best describes the geography of Africa?

The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 to search for WMD’s and overthrow Saddam Hussein was called__?

Which of the following is an example of human capital?

Which country is represented by the letter "D" on the map?

Which type of government system best describes Saudi Arabia?

Which statement best describes why European began acquiring African slaves in the early 1600s?

Which best describes the climate of most of SW Asia?

Which economic term best describes the picture shown?

Which of the following can be considered an ethnic and religious group?

Which African county is the a world's largest supplier of gold, diamonds, and platinum?

Which government systems gives citizens the most rights and freedoms?

No country in the world uses this government system as of now!

How did Apartheid impact black South Africans?

Market economies are most closely associated with what government systems?

Which describes "anti-Semitism"?

Which term most accurately describes Turkey's economy?

Why do many countries in SW Asia not use desalination in order to have enough drinking water?

Which statement explains the decline of new HIV/AIDS cases in Africa since 2008?

Iran is unique in the Middle East because its official religion is__________________?

What organization created Israel in 1948 as a Jewish homeland?

What type of government system does Saudi Arabia have?

Which term most accurately describes Saudi Arabia's economy?

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference in 1885?

What happens to the price of oil when OPEC decides to limit production?

What is an entrepreneur?

Command economies are most closely associated with what government systems?

What country did the U.S. invade looking for this man?

This ethnic group is the largest in the world that does not have its own country to call home.

Which countries border the Gaza Strip?

Which of the following was not an impact of European colonization on African society?

What country did the U.S. invade looking for this man in 2001?

This nation is the largest country in SW Asia (Middle East).

Which branch of gov't is responsible for making and carrying out laws in parliamentary system?

Who is this man?

A government system based on religion is commonly known as a(n)________________?

Which country receives the smallest amount of profit from oil production?

What is the term for the amount of people in a country that can read and write?

In Africa, which group is typically lacking an equal access to education?

Many areas in SW Asia have a low population density due the presence of___________?

What type of government is shown in the diagram?

What valuable natural resources were discovered in South Africa once the British took control?

Who is this man?