Third Nine Weeks Review

Question 1

Which holiday in Judaism is known as the day of Atonement?

Accepted Answer

Yom Kippur

Question 2

Why do African countries have inconsistent use of their resources?

Accepted Answer

the urban areas use up most of the resources

Question 3

The industry that contributes the most to New Zealand's GDP is...

Accepted Answer

service

Question 4

A GEOGRAPHIC factor that influences where people live...

Accepted Answer

availability of water

Question 5

Which cultural element was introduced in Australia AND New Zealand by the British?

Accepted Answer

the English language

Question 6

Antarctica does not have a permanent human population because

Accepted Answer

there are extreme weather conditions

Question 7

Which geographic feature makes it difficult to farm in parts of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Deserts

Question 8

Who are the Aboriginals?

Accepted Answer

First people of Australia who were hunter-gatherers

Question 9

What geographic factor dominates North Africa?

Accepted Answer

a vast desert

Question 10

New Zealand experiences earthquakes because it is ...

Accepted Answer

part of the Ring of Fire with active tectonic plates

Question 11

How do religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam endure the cultural traditions for centuries?

Accepted Answer

Older generations teach younger generations

Question 12

Why do countries in establish relationships with SW Asia and N. Africa?

Accepted Answer

increasing demand for oil in the world

Question 13

Recent conflicts in SW Asia are related to

Accepted Answer

conflicts over territory

Question 14

Which physical process is most responsible for the formation of islands in the Pacific Ocean?

Accepted Answer

tectonic activity

Question 15

Which cultural characteristic of New Zealand reflects a Maori tradition?

Accepted Answer

haka dance

Question 16

Literacy rates are low in each country listed, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Libya

Question 17

Why are animals and plants in New Zealand and Australia so unique?

Accepted Answer

Millions of years ago the landmasses isolated from others.

Question 18

Why were pyramids built in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

To be a burial place and monument for the pharaoh

Question 19

The government of many island nations today are

Accepted Answer

independent

Question 20

What was the main reason the Aswan Dam was built on the Nile River?

Accepted Answer

To control annual flooding

Question 21

Arab Spring is an example of

Accepted Answer

the impact improved communication technology can have

Question 22

Which provided valuable information to scientists about Egyptian culture?

Accepted Answer

cuneiform writing

Question 23

Which region of Africa has the most resources?

Accepted Answer

South

Question 24

The first humans of New Zealand were

Accepted Answer

Maori

Question 25

Some Jewish people migrated to which establish area because traditional links to the region?

Accepted Answer

Israel

Question 26

Which is a factor most responsible for unifying the cultures of SW Asia and N Africa?

Accepted Answer

Islamic religion

Question 27

What is Australia's top export?

Accepted Answer

iron ore

Question 28

How do countries like Saudi Arabia get fresh drinking water?

Accepted Answer

desalination plants

Question 29

Why is Antarctica protected by a treaty as opposed to a government?

Accepted Answer

Many countries can use Antarctica for scientific research.

Question 30

Which civilization was the first to develop writing on clay tablets, a calendar and cities?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Question 31

How do the resources in SW Asia and N Africa affect the economy?

Accepted Answer

some regions have significant wealth from oil sales

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