Geography of North Africa / Southwest Asia

Question 1

The Nile River irrigates the region around it to help crops grow. What does "irrigate" mean?

Accepted Answer

to flood and supply water to the surrounding land

Question 2

Which is NOT a reason why the Middle East, in both Africa and Asia, is considered one region?

Accepted Answer

average height of the people

Question 3

What lake is land locked, salt water, also the lowest known place on Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

Dead Sea

Question 4

The holy book of Islam is the ___.

Accepted Answer

Quran/Koran

Question 5

Which of the following has the largest religious influence in the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 6

What two rivers are two of the most important river systems in the Middle East region?

Accepted Answer

Tigris and Eurprates

Question 7

What mountain group separates the Mediterranean Basis and the Sahara Desert?

Accepted Answer

Atlas

Question 8

Typically, a place of prayer and worship for Jews is called a ___.

Accepted Answer

synagogue

Question 9

All of these were major Mesopotamian nations in ancient history EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

Nubians

Question 10

What is the primary language used in the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

Arabic

Question 11

In what direction does the Nile River flow?

Accepted Answer

North

Question 12

What product is one of the most important natural resources in the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

Oil

Question 13

Ancient "Mesopotamia" means _______ and now exists in the modern nation of Iraq.

Accepted Answer

land between two rivers

Question 14

Using the map, identify Iraq, the modern nation that was formerly known as Mesopotamia.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 15

Mecca is a major city in Saudi Arabia and is a holy city of ___.

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 16

Which two continents together contain countries that make up this region?

Accepted Answer

Africa and Asia

Question 17

What major impact did the three religions have on the region?

Accepted Answer

conflicts occurred from differences in values and over land

Question 18

Using the map, identify Syria, the current location of a major civil war.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 19

Most oil producing countries in the Middle East are rentier states. What is a rentier state?

Accepted Answer

A state that sells resources to gain most of its income

Question 20

Using the map, identify Saudi Arabia, one of the largest oil producers in the world.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 21

What is the dominate climate in North Africa/Southwest Asia?

Accepted Answer

Arid (Desert)

Question 22

One similarity between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam is they ___.

Accepted Answer

are all monotheistic and believe in one god

Question 23

Who do Muslims consider to be the last and most important prophet of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Muhammad

Question 24

The holy book of Christianity is the ___.

Accepted Answer

Bible

Question 25

Which resource in the Middle East is becoming increasingly limited?

Accepted Answer

water

Question 26

Using the map, identify Egypt, the home of pharaohs and pyramids.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 27

The ___ Desert is the largest desert in the world.

Accepted Answer

Sahara

Question 28

What is the primary occupation of people in the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

Nomadic Hearding

Question 29

Which of these ethnic groups are NOT one that typically lives in the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

French

Question 30

What is the area between the Tigris and Euphrates that supported many civilizations known as?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Question 31

The ___ River is the longest river in the world.

Accepted Answer

Nile

Question 32

The North Africa and Southwest Asia region is also known as the _____.

Accepted Answer

Middle East

Question 33

What sea separates the Arabian Peninsula and Africa?

Accepted Answer

Red Sea

Question 34

Typically, a place of worship for Muslims is called a ___.

Accepted Answer

mosque

Question 35

Which of these is the holy city of both Judaism and Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Jerusalem

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