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A #quiz on North Africa and Southwest Asia. #MENA
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1
Which two continents together contain countries that make up this region?
Africa and Asia
Africa and Europe
Asia and Europe
Asia and Austrailia
2
What are the world's 2 most popular religions?
Islam and Buddhism
Christianity and Buddhism
Islam and Christianity
3
When did Iraq invade Kuwait?
August 2nd 1990
December 2nd 1992
September 2nd 1989
October 2nd 1991
4
What is a theocracy?
Gov. decisions made by a council of elders
Gov. decisions made by religious leaders
Gov. decisions made by a monarchy
5
What ancient civilization is known as the cradle of civilization
Egypt
Phoenicia
Sumer
Persia
6
What country is currently in the news in this region?
Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan
Iraq
Iran
7
Culture hearths of Egypt and the Fertile Crescent helped lead to civilization bc/
Vast oil reserves
Rivers provide excellent farmlands
Mountains provide shelter from invaders
8
The ___ Desert is the largest desert in the world.
Sahara
Rub Al-Khali
Arabian
Saudi
9
What is TRUE about globalization in MENA?
Region needs to develop exports in addition to oil
A variety of industries has increased the standard of living
The people and culture are open to Western ways
10
What middle eastern ally did the United States come to the aid of in the Persian Gulf War?
Lebanon
Israel
Kuwait
Syria
11
What is the area between the Tigris and Euphrates that supported many civilizations known as?
Mesopotamia
Ottoman
The Valley of Fertility
The Valley of Agriculture
12
Typically, a place of prayer and worship for Jews is called a ___.
synagogue
cathedral
church
mosque
13
Using the map, identify Saudi Arabia, one of the largest oil producers in the world.
A
D
C
B
14
What is a TRUE statement about population in the Middle East?
Middle East countries have average birth rates
Middle East countries have below average pop. growth rates
Middle East countries have high population growth rates
Middle East countries have low population growth rates
15
What ancient civilization was located in present day Iran?
Egypt
Sumer
Phoenicia
Persia
16
One similarity between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam is they ___.
are all monotheistic and believe in one god
were all founded in the exact same location
have the same founder of their religions
are all polytheistic and believe in many gods
17
Which
two
choices below
best
describe why the U.S. became involved in the Persian Gulf War?
Anti-Muslim Sentiment
Politics
US loyalty to Russia
Oil
18
After Iraq was defeated in the Persian Gulf War, what did Iraq agree to rid its country of
Tanks
Weapons of Mass destruction
Jets
Battle Ships
19
What two rivers are two of the most important river systems in the Middle East region?
Blue Nile and White Nile
Yellow and Huang He
Tigris and Eurprates
Saudi and Kuwaiti
20
What other Middle Eastern ally of the U.S. found their oil supply threatened by Iraq?
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Afghanistan
21
What is the best summary of CLIMATE in this region?
Humid continental
Tropical climates, dominated by wet and dry
Arid, Semiarid, Mediterranean climates
22
Which of the following is NOT a result of European imperialism?
The building of the Suez Canal
Creation of the state of Israel
The creation of OPEC
23
What ancient civilization came up with the alphabet?
Persia
Egypt
Israel
Sumer
24
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about Islam?
Most Muslims are Shi'ites
A Muslim is a follower of Islam
Muhammed is the son of Allah
25
Which of the following has the largest religious influence in the Middle East?
Judaism
Chrstianity
Islam
Indigenous religions
26
Who do Muslims consider to be the last and most important prophet of Islam?
Jesus
Muhammad
Abraham
Ishmael
27
Which US president presided over the Persian Gulf War?
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
28
Typically, a place of worship for Muslims is called a ___.
cathedral
church
mosque
synagogue
29
What product is one of the most important natural resources in the Middle East?
Oil
Salt
Gold
Silver
30
Which is evidence that the Middle East is a geographic crossroads? Choose more than one
The Middle East connects Africa, Asia, and Europe
Outsiders have conquered parts of this region
The Bedouins are nomadic herders
3 world religions began in this regions and spread
31
The Nile River irrigates the region around it to help crops grow. What does "irrigate" mean?
to dry up
to flow in one direction
to not flow at all during a season
to flood and supply water to the surrounding land
32
What ancient civilization was known for their master ship building?
Pheonicia
Persia
Sumer
Egypt
33
Using the map, identify Syria, the current location of a major civil war.
C
A
D
B
34
Which of these is the holy city of both Judaism and Christianity?
Bethlehem
Medina
Islamabad
Jerusalem
35
What is TRUE about the creation of Israel?
The creation of Israel did not affect Palestinians
Few refugees had to leave when Israel was created.
Jewish survivors of the Holocaust were given a place to live
The Arab world peacefully accepted the creation of Israel
36
What mountain group separates the Mediterranean Basis and the Sahara Desert?
Atlas
Appalachian
Artisian
Amazon
37
What natural resource did Iraq want to take from Kuwait?
Gold
Oil
Coal
Diamonds
38
Most countries in the region practice democratic rule.
False
True
39
What major impact did the three religions have on the region?
no other religions are found in the region
conflicts occurred from differences in values and over land
natural resources are nearly used up
a one-world religion was founded
40
What sea separates the Arabian Peninsula and Africa?
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Persian Gulf
41
Which resource in the Middle East is becoming increasingly limited?
electricity
food sources
timber/wood
water
42
Which of these ethnic groups are NOT one that typically lives in the Middle East?
Turks
French
Arabs
Bedouins
43
Which of the following is TRUE about oil producation/ wealth in the Middle East/North Africa?
Oil wealth makes everyone rich in places like Saudi Arabia
Oil wealth can hide poverty/inequality in this area
Wealth from oil has made this region one of the wealthiest
44
The ___ River is the longest river in the world.
Amazon
Nile
Mississippi
Yellow
45
What ancient civilization utilized the Nile River?
Phoenicia
Sumer
Egypt
Persia
46
In what direction does the Nile River flow?
South
East
West
North
47
Which two rivers are the major rivers of the region?
Amazon
Euphrates
Jordan
Tigris
48
What diplomatic action did the United Nations take in attempt to stop the aggression of Iraq?
Ended Iraq's United Nations membership
Trade Embargo
Reduced Iraq's military
Reduced the size of Iraq's country
49
What is the primary occupation of people in the Middle East?
Nomadic Hearding
Fast Food
Manufacturing
Farming
50
Mecca is a major city in Saudi Arabia and is a holy city of ___.
Islam
All 3 religions
Christianity
Judaism
51
What advantage did the United States and its coalition of allies have over Iraq?
Intel
Technological
Man power
Biological
52
Why was OPEC created?
To help oil producers earn greater profit
To develop economies that do not depend only on oil
Establish a military alliance with oil producing countries
53
What is OPEC?
Oil and Petroleum Exporting Countries
Oil Producing Exporting Countries
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
54
What is a FALSE statement about culture in MENA?
MENA has very little cultural diversity
Arabic is the most spoken language, but there are others.
Culture is dominated by Islam, but there are other religions
55
Which of the following BEST summarizes the role of women in this region?
Women have the same economic oppurtunies as men
Tribal cultures and Islam limit the role of women
Women cannot legally drive or vote
56
Which is NOT a reason why the Middle East, in both Africa and Asia, is considered one region?
climate
language
religion
average height of the people
57
What peninsula is Saudi Arabia on?
Arabian Peninsula
Iberian Peninsula
Siberian Peninsula
Yucatan Peninsula
58
Where do the majority of people in MENA live?
Near bodies of water, for necessary human functions
Near chokepoints, for jobs
In the desert, bc/ access to ports
Near the Kaaba, for religions reasons
59
The holy book of Christianity is the ___.
Torah
Bible
Dead Sea Scrolls
Koran
60
What lake is land locked, salt water, also the lowest known place on Earth's surface?
Sea of Galilee
Great Salt Lake
Dead Sea
Mediterranean Sea
61
The holy book of Islam is the ___.
Old Testament
Quran/Koran
Bible
Torah
62
Why were relations strained between Iraq and the United States?
Iraq and Iran teamed up against the United States
Iraq sided with North Vietnam
Iraq used anthrax on US soldiers
Iraq supported Russia during the Cold War
63
What country and U.S. ally did Iraq attack with Scud Missiles during the Persian Gulf War?
Ethiopia
England
France
Israel
64
What did Saddam Hussein refer to the Persian Gulf War as?
The clash of the titans
The war to end all wars
The mother of all battles
The mother of all wars
65
Most oil producing countries in the Middle East are
rentier states
. What is a rentier state?
A state that gains most of its income from taxes
A state that sells resources to gain most of its income
A state that rents land to gain most of its income
A state that buys resources to sell to make income
66
What is TRUE about PHYSICAL Geography of MENA?
Most countries landlocked
Only major river system is Nile River
Most countries border Persian Gulf/Mediterranean Sea
67
Saudi Arabia is an American Ally
False
True
68
The North Africa and Southwest Asia region is also known as the _____.
Arabian Peninsula
Middle West
Far East
Middle East
69
What is the dominate climate in North Africa/Southwest Asia?
Temperate
Arid (Desert)
Tropical
Mediterranean
70
What is the primary language used in the Middle East?
Arabic
English
Hebrew
Farsi
