What does OPEC primarily do?

controls production, supply, price of oil among members

What three most controversial zones are claimed by Israel?

West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights

Where is Mesopotamia found?

between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

The Strait of Gibraltar is only

8-9 miles from Morocco to Europe

What is the main reason more arid countries don't use desalinization technologies?

it is veryexpensive on a large scale

Why was the Suez Canal built?

It was built to link the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea

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World Geography Unit III Review

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Chapters 19, 20, and 21 (The Middle East)

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1
What does "caliph" mean?
the second prophet
the madrasa
second in command
successor
2
Kurds are an ethnic minority that want
independence from Israel
to be an independent country
to diversify the economy of Iraq
to lead the Islamic revival in Jordan
3
What is Mecca?
a city known for a rock where Mohammed ascended to heaven
a religious town of key significance to Jews
the city King David placed the Ark of the Covenant
the city Muslims face when they pray
4
Which of the following is NOT a universalizing religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
5
What is the lingua franca of Northern Africa and the Middle East?
Turkish
Arabic
Farsi
English
6
Where is the Mediterranean climate region of North Africa?
on the leeward side (rain shadow)of the Atlas Mountains
along the coast
in the arid zones
near the Sahara
7
What is Zionism?
9th-20th century Arab movement to destroy Israel
19th-20th century movement that sought a homeland for Jews
the belief that there should not be a Jewish state
19th-20th century movement that wanted a homeland for Kurds
8
What is OPEC?
Organization of Palestinian Exiles in other Countries
Organization of Party and Economic Counties
Original Pie Eating Contest
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
9
Where is the "Empty Quarter" or Rub Al-Khali found?
Turkey
Algeria
Saudi Arabia
Morocco
10
What river flows into the Dead Sea?
The Jordan River
The Nile
The Tigris and Euphrates
The Red Sea
11
When Mohammed died, what was the next leader called?
Moses
Caliph
Supreme Leader
Ayatollah
12
Which of the following is NOT a "resource"?
religion
cotton fields
water
oil
13
What does OPEC primarily do?
ensures that oil is not sold to the US
limits the sale of oil to only Middle Eastern nations
prevents oil manufacturing from damaging the environment
controls production, supply, price of oil among members
14
What is the major language of Iran?
Pashtun
Arabic
English
Farsi
15
Which group believes that only blood descendants of Mohammed should lead?
Kabalists
Sunni
Afghani Muslims
Shi'a
16
What three most controversial zones are claimed by Israel?
West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights
Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, Sinai Peninsula
Red Sea, Dead Sea, Strait of Gibralter, Suez Canal
Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, Red Sea
17
Where do the majority of Berbers live?
North Africa
Saudi Arabia
Morocco
Oman
18
Jews in Israel speak
Arabic
Farsi
Hebrew
Kurdish
19
Where is the Negev Desert?
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Jordan
20
Where is Mesopotamia found?
between the Nile and the Red Sea
between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
on the Atlantic coast of Western Sahara
between the Jordan River and the Sea of Galillee
21
What two groups claim Cyprus?
Turks and Greeks
Arabs and Jews
Greeks and Cypriots
Turks and Caicos
22
What does "mesopotamia" mean?
land between the rivers
land of the rising sun
land of the lakes
land between the seas
23
Which country in the southwest Middle East is landlocked?
Oman
Iraq
Afghanistan
Iran
24
What is the major mountain range in Afghanistan
Hindu-Kush
Atlas Mountains
Zagros Mountains
Himalayas
25
What city is religiously significant to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Cairo
Jerusalem
Medina
Mecca
26
The Strait of Gibraltar is only
12 miles from Algeria
8-9 miles from Morocco to Europe
a small rock in the Red Sea
a religious site for Muslims
27
Where are the Atlas Mountains?
Egypt
Turkey
Morocco
Saudi Arabia
28
What is the main reason more arid countries don't use desalinization technologies?
they bathe in sand
the region has plenty of rainfall in the winter months
it is veryexpensive on a large scale
fossil water is cheaper and abundant
29
The year 1869 occurs in which century?
19th century
17th century
18th century
20th century
30
In what country does 99% of the population live on 3% of the land?
Cyprus
Turkey
Morocco
Egypt
31
What is the name of the desert nomads who live primarily in Saudi Arabia?
Wandering Wadis
Berbers
Pastoral nomads
Bedouins
32
Why was the Suez Canal built?
Saudi Arabia wanted to celebrate its independence
Egypt wanted to protect the Red Sea
It was built to provide water for irrigation in Egypt
It was built to link the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea
33
What is the dominant religion of North Africa?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Theocracy
34
What is the dominant ethnic group in Afghanistan?
Turkmen
Pashtun
Persian
Kurds
35
Which Muslim faction is the majority in the world?
Shi'a
Hassidic
Sunni
Orthodox
36
Most North African countries have these two resources
oil and water
fertile land and ample water
diamonds and oil
oil and natural gas
37
What country is located in Anatolia?
Turkey
Syria
Iran
Iraq

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