Why is Mecca important to Muslims?

It is the pilgrimage site of all Muslims

What does OPEC stand for?

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

Why would the Middle East be referred to as the "Crossroads of Civilization"?

Europe, Asia and Africa meet in this area, spreading ideas

To balance modern-day practices withrespect for ancient traditions, the gov. of Saudi Arabia

Has extended the same rights to men and women

The Suez Canal is important because it...

Connects the Indian Ocean from the Red Sea and Med. Sea

How long has Israel controlled the Middle East?

Since the end of the Six-Day War in 1967

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Southwest Asia Review!!!!!!

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1
What is the Islamic Holy text?
Torah
Quran
Veda
Bible
2
What three major world religions began in Central and Southwest Asia?
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
Hinduism, Judaism, Islam
Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism
Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam
3
Why is Mecca important to Muslims?
It is the pilgrimage site of all Muslims
Once a year, Christians meet Muslims for a fight there
Muslims must travel there 100 times a year
It is the site of the first Holy War
4
What are Kara Kum and Kyzyl Kum?
Deserts
Forests
Cities in Saudi Arabia
Islamic leaders
5
What ecosystem will you mostly find in Southwest Asia?
Desert
Forest
Taiga
Tundra
6
Which two people groups fought over Jerusalem for hundreds of years?
Israelis and Christians
Israelis and Palestinians
Israelis and Jews
Palestinians and Muslims
7
What does OPEC stand for?
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Oil Producing Excellent Countries
Oil Production Exporting Countries
Oil Poops Evil Cats
8
A person who practices Christianity is known as a
Hindi
Reformist
Christian
Muslim
9
How do most countries in Southwest Asia make their money?
exportation of technology
exportation of oil
exportation of food
belly-dancing
10
Why would the Middle East be referred to as the "Crossroads of Civilization"?
Christopher Columbus discovered it with hundreds of others
There are major nomad pathways in this area
Europe, Asia and Africa meet in this area, spreading ideas
The people of the region are all male
11
To balance modern-day practices withrespect for ancient traditions, the gov. of Saudi Arabia
Has extended the same rights to men and women
Maintains Islamic laws for every day life
Does NOT permit non-Muslims to live in the country
Draws a line between religion in private and public life
12
The Suez Canal is important because it...
It is controlled by the British and French
Connects the Indian Ocean from the Red Sea and Med. Sea
Connects the Arctic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean
It is the only way to Asia from Europe
13
How long has Israel controlled the Middle East?
Since 1997
Since the Middle Ages
Since the end of the Six-Day War in 1967
Since the beginning of the American Civil War

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