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1
The Silk Road, which travelled through Central Asia, connected...
China and the Mediterranean
SE Asia and Africa
India and Scandanavia
South Asia and North Asia
2
What is a negative environmental effect of desalinization?
Fluctuation in sea levels
rising ocean temperatures
changes to nearby ecosystems
increased probability of flooding
3
Which form of technology impacted the Arab Spring the most?
Internet
radio
telephone
newspapers
4
The Sinai peninsula borders...
the suez canal
the Mediterranean sea
the UAE
the red sea
5
All of the following were reasons for European interest in SW Asia except
Fresh water
Trade routes
Suez Canal
Oil
6
Praying towards and making a pilgrimage to mecca indicates...
The importance of Mecca in the founding of Islam
The importance of cultural assimilation
The importance of consistent religion
The importance of navigational skills
7
Which religion are these characteristics of: Oldest, Torah, Abraham
Islam
Judaism
Atheist
Christian
8
How have countries in SW Asia adapted to water shortages?
importing freshwater
burning coal
use of desalinization plants
conserving ground water
9
What is the MAIN reason for the Israeli/ Palestinian conflict
Oil
Religion
Water
Nuclear weapons
10
What is the purpose of OPEC?
Control oil output
Control water resources
Maintain oil pipelines
Control the Strait of Hormuz
11
Which of the following is not a reason for the growth of civilization in Mesopotamia?
Trade
Fresh water
Agriculture
Oil
12
Why does the US care about establishing peace in the Middle East?
Our safety
Water
Sand
Oil
13
Desalinization is used...
to fine individuals who waste water
by countries who have severe water shortages.
to overcome issues with water scarcity
in converting dams to produce electricity
14
The cause of the syrian conflict is mainly due to...
the peaceful protests
russia invading syria
the authoritarian policies of the syrian government
the violent behaviors of dissident crowds
15
Why is the Strait of Hormuz an important physical feature and strategic location?
It is a major waterway for fishing.
It connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
It is an important trade route for the oil industry.
It is important location for desalinization plants.
16
Desalinization is...
process of removing salt from sea water for drinking/crops
process of removing sand particles from water for drinking
showing off SW asia technological advancement
process of putting salt into water
17
What group was formed to regain control of Isreal for the Palestinians?
PLO
ISIS
OPEC
the UN
18
T/F: Jerusalem is a holy city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
False
True
19
Which country has the lowest literacy rate?
Oman
Afghanistan
Iraq
United Arab Emirates
20
Which of the following is a reason for the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait?
Israeli/ Palestinian Conflict
Creation of Kurdistan
Oil
Nuclear weapons
21
Which religion are these characteristics of: Muhammad, Quran, 5 Pillars
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Atheist
22
Who is the Taliban?
Islamic political party in Afghanistan
Islamic political group in Saudi Arabia
Terrorist from Syria
Branch of Al Qaeda
23
The most commonly practiced religion in SW Asia is...
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
24
Christianity in SW Asia primarily spread to...
Middle East
Africa
Central Asia
Europe
25
Which of the following describes the Arab Spring?
Revolutions to overthrow dictators in favor of democracies
Invasion of Kuwait
Arab wars against the creation of Israel
Uprisings to create Islamic Republics
26
Who is it: stateless nation, mostly Muslim, run as if independent; in Iraq, Iran, Syria,Turkey
Kurds
Taliban
Palestinians
Israelis
27
Which of the following is not a true statement about ISIS?
They are known for brutal treatment of hostages
They are Shia Muslim
They have caused many people to flee their controlled areas
They are in Syria and Iraq
28
Which of the following physical features is not found in SW Asia?
Mountains
Lakes
Deserts
Rainforest
29
Which of the following is a reason for Iraq's invasion of Iran?
Oil
Iraqi Revolution
Creation of Kurdistan
Nuclear weapons
30
Which religion are these characteristics of: Jesus, Bible, Church
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Atheist
31
T/F: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are polytheistic
True
False
32
Public calls to prayer, facing Mecca, are a daily occurrence in SW Asia.
True
False
33
Where do you find the most oil in this region of the world?
Israel and Jordan
Egypt and the Red Sea
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan
Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf
34
Which country produces the most amount of water through desalinization plants?
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Israel
Saudi Arabia
