Question 1

A ___________________________ map would be used to locate mountains, lowlands, rivers, and coasts.

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physical

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political

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climatic

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thematic

Question 2

_________________ is the ancient name of present-day Iraq.

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Mesopotamia

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Sumeria

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Babylon

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Canaan

Question 3

After World War I&#44; ______________ powers  drew new boarders in Southwest Asia&#44; creating countries like Iraq and Jordan. This action contributed to conflicts in the region ased on ethnic and religious differences.

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European

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African

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American

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Asian

Question 4

Where is the Gaza Strip located?

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between Israel and Egypt

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between Jordan and Syria

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south of Saudi Arabia

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north of Lebanon

Question 5

For the United States&#44; the ______________________________________ is the most important waterway in Southwestern Asia because of the U.S. need for oil&#44; a resource used in a variety of products like plastics and gasoline.

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Persian Gulf

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Suez Canal

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Bosporus Strait

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Dardanelles

Question 6

______________________________________________ are the geographic factors affecting the domestic and foreign policies of the Middle East.

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Natural resources

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Cultural practices

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Climate change

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Political alliances

Question 7

Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates in Southwest Asia. Over the past 50 years, this city has become an oasis in the desert. __________________________ is responsible for this rapidly growing city.

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Air-conditioning

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Agriculture

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Natural resources

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Tourism

Question 8

Which geographic factors affect the domestic and foreign policies of the Middle East?

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It is an arid region, and water is scarce.

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Natural disasters continually devastate the region.

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Large bodies of water provide the main transportation routes.

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It is surrounded by volcanoes that require monitoring.

Question 9

Choose the correct answer to complete the statement A.

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oil reserves

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glacier

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rainforests

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prairie lands

Question 10

Choose the correct answer to complete the statement B.

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agricultural products

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oil products

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man-made products

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chemical products

Question 11

Which of the following is a cultural behavior in Saudi Arabia that is influenced by religion?

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Men and women are expected to dress modestly.

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Men and women speak different languages.

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Men and women mix freely in social situations.

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Men and women are allowed to serve in political office.

Question 12

Why is the Hajj so significant to Muslims?

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Hajj is a demonstration of the solidarity of the Muslim people and their submission to God (Allah).

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Muslims of the world observe and practice these five pillars throughout their lifetime.

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All Muslims are expected to do this at least once during their lifetime.

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Taking place during Dhu'al-Hijjah, Hajj is the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that takes place during the last month of the year.

Question 13

Economically and politically, the United States considers the Persian Gulf the most important waterway in Southwest Asia because it transports ___________________.

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oil

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technology

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coral

Question 14

Name the holy book for Christianity-

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Bible

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Torah

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Quran

Question 15

What is the holy book for Judaism?

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Torah

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Bible

Answer

Quran

Question 16

What is the holy book for Islam?

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Quran

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Torah

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Bible

Question 17

The area of rich soil created by the deposits of silt from the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers is known as the _____________________.

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Fertile Crescent

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Mesopotamia

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Babylon

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Hindu Kush

Question 18

Identify a pillar of Islam-

Accepted Answer

Make a pilgrimage to Mecca.

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Reading the Torah

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Being baptized with water.

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Going to church on Sunday.

Question 19

Identify a pillar of Islam-

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Pray 5 times daily.

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Go to temple on Saturday.

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Learn the name of the Apostles.

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Visit the Wailing Wall.

Question 20

A dispute over the control of land, particularly in areas like the Gaza Strip and West Bank is a major source of conflict between _____________________ and its Arab neighbors.

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Israel

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Egypt

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Syria

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Jordan

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