Unit 5 Review - Southwest Asia (7th grade)

After the death of Muhammad, Muslims divided into two groups, 83% of Muslims are...

This type of land is found on the fringe of deserts, but receives enough rainfall to support some vegetation.

Which of the following are the two types of deserts found in Southwest Asia?

Which of the following is NOT a reason some countries in the Eastern Mediterranean struggle economically?

This was a Muslim extremist political group who controlled Afghanistan and protected the al-Qaeda terrorist network.

In which country are you most likely to find the greatest amount of oil deposits?

The process of removing salt from ocean water.

When was the modern nation of Israel established?

Muslims lands were typically this kind of government where religious leaders control the government.

This is the holiest site in Jerusalem for Jews, the only remaining section of the Second Temple.

Which of the following is NOT a reason the coastal areas in the region are more heavily populated?

Using small pipes to slowly release water just above ground to conserve water.

This is a 139-mile plot of land along the Mediterranean Sea annexed by Egypt in 1948, but captured by Israel in 1967.

This sits where Jews believe Abraham almost sacrificed Isaac and the Muslims believe Muhammad ascended to heaven.

This has the job of converting crude oil into useful products like gasoline.

The Islamic practice of hajj would include a pilgrimage to this holy place.

Supported several ancient river valley civilizations in a larger area called the Fertile Crescent.

This is an Islamic place of worship, like a church.

A landlocked salty lake found at the south end of the Jordan River in Israel.

What makes a people like the Kurds a "stateless nation"?