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1
___ populations in Syria, Turkey and Iraq continue to push for more political autonomy and a country of their own.
Persian
Kurdish
Iraqi
Arab
2
Due to mountains blocking moisture from bodies of water, inland areas of the Northeast experience which types of climate
arid or semi-arid
subtropical
tropical
Mediterranean
3
Following the US Invasion of Iraq, a new militant group called the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant/Syria was formed
to unite the Arabian Peninsula
to create a Palestinian state
to establish a caliphate
to restore the Persian Empire
4
Which of the following best characterizes the treatment of women in the Islamic monarchy of Saudi Arabia?
When a man marries, he moves to his wife's village and takes her name.
Women enjoy equal opportunities with men at work.
Special government programs favor schools that educate women.
Women must cover their bodies and just received the right to drive.
5
Which statement best explains how Jerusalem is perceived throughout the world?
Foreign students regard it as an intellectual center for higher education.
Economists view it as an important center for international trade.
The adherents of several major religions regard it as a holy city.
Several countries claim it as a colonial possession.
6
Persia arose east of Mesopotamia, across the Zagros Mts in present-day ____, before spreading across the region.
Turkey
Iran
Kurdistan
Iraq
7
Syria, Jordan and Lebanon have pops. that are over 90% Arab, while Israel's is 75% Jewish. What conclusions can be drawn
The pop. in each of the region's countries is diverse and multicultural
Ethnicity and religion play little to no role in the region's population pa
The pop. in the region's countries is greatly influenced by ethnicity
Significant Jewish minorities live in mostly Arab countries of the region.
8
Countries in the Arabian Peninsula who rely on "guest" workers have laws of migration that
protect the rights of immigrants and ensure they feel welcomed
discourage uneducated immigrants from coming into the region
mandate a minimum wage, reasonable hours and freedom to change jobs
allow employers to treat migrants poorly
9
Most of the population of the Arabian Peninsula lives
in the Rub al-Khali
along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea
in the An Nafud
10
Which practice is associated with the Islamic Faith?
Praying 5 times a day
Refusing to eat meat on Friday's
Worshipping many gods
Following the Eightfold Path
11
What was the main reason Jews left Europe in the years before 1948?
They were seeking better educational opportunities
They wee trying to escape persecution and discrimination.
They were fleeing harsh weather conditions.
They were searching for jobs and economic prosperity
12
Why is French spoken in some countries of North Africa?
Some of the earliest settlers of North Africa arrived from France.
Most North Africans receive their college education in France.
France colonized part of North Africa in the 1800s.
French oil and petroleum plants are the largest employers in North Africa.
13
Desalination plants are becoming more common in places which have experienced--
shortages of fresh water
an influx of reugees
damaging earthquakes
mass deforestation
14
After the Aswan High Dam was built in the 1970s, crop failures increased. Which best explains why this occurred?
the dam created Lake Nasser and the water accumulated there
diseases such as malaria affected the crops that were grown
Israel bombed the dam, leading to more flooding
silt, that provides nutrients, accumulated behind the dam
15
The conflict betwen Israel and its Arab neighbors since 1948 shows that
Europe still controls its former colonial territories
communism has played a major role in Israel's development
conflicts between neighbors can result in a shifting border
strong leadership often results in a return to traditional ways
16
Much of the Middle East is desert. A study of the population distribution of the Middle East would show most people...?
live near the fresh water supplies
live in the center of the desert
are evenly distributed throughout the region
inhabit mountainous areas
17
Which religion began in Mecca, Saudi Arabia?
Sikhism
Islam
Zoroastianism
Baha'i
18
The Arab Spring movement of 2010-2011 led to new government being elected in which countries?
Egypt, Libya and Tunisia
Egypt and Morocco
Egypt, Libya and Western Sahara
Egypt and Algeria
19
Two major reasons that Saudi Arabia is important to many people around the world are...?
its free markets and commercial agriculture
its armed forces and modern cities
its religious sites and oil resources
its economic equality and large universities
20
What reason best explains both of the events described above?
There is a global effort to have people dress in a similar fashion.
Lawmakers seek to limit religious freedom in France.
Iran's government is opposed to Western culture in their country.
Different cultures perceive their own and other cultures differently.
21
About what percentage of the world's known oil reserves are located in the Middle East and North Africa?
90%
45%
20%
60%
22
Based on above, which factor best accounts for the cultural differences between the Tuareg and Yanomano peoples?
The Tuareg live in a much drier climate than the Yanomano do.
The Yanomano do not eat meat for religious reasons.
The Tuareg have larger families than the Yanomano.
The Yanomano are more highly educated than the Tuareg.
23
The religions of Judaism and Christianity share a common belief in...?
Reincarnation
The New Testament
The existence of one God
the role of Jesus
24
Which geographic characteristic do the modern nations of Turkey Egypt and Panama share?
Isolation of people caused by mountain ranges
Large deposits of oil and natural gas
Location near strategic waterways
Expansion of deserts into regions with fertile soil
25
In Iran, the Supreme Leader, a religious leader, is the head of state. Which type of government is this?
republic
theocracy
oligarch
monarchy
26
What percentage of Egypt's population lives in the Nile Delta or along the Nile River?
less than 20%
more than 90%
about 70%
about 50%
27
Which two bodies of water are connected by the Suez Canal?
Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea and the Red Sea
Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea
Caspian Sea and the Black Sea
28
What is the main purpose of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
It stores reserves of a natural resource
It provides economic assistance to member countries through loans.
It offers military support to threatened member countries
It controls the global distribution of a natural resource.
29
After the defeat of the Ottoman Empire, which European colonial powers divided the Eastern Mediterranean?
Italy and Spain
France and Great Britain
France and Italy
Great Britain and Spain
