Chapter 16 Test Review
Turkey is located on what two continents?
Turkey is located on what two continents? Europe & Asia
Where is the Dead Sea located?
Where is the Dead Sea located? Between Israel & Jordan
What river flows into the Dead Sea ?
What river flows into the Dead Sea ? The Jordan River
What is the only city in the world that is located on two continents?
What is the only city in the world that is located on two continents? Istanbul
What are the two major mountain ranges located in Turkey?
What are the two major mountain ranges located in Turkey? Pontus (Pontic) & Taurus
What is the name of the holy city for Jews, Christians and Muslims?
What is the name of the holy city for Jews, Christians and Muslims? Jerusalem
What is the major religion practiced in Turkey?
What is the major religion practiced in Turkey? Islam
The “mass slaughter” of Jews in Europe during World War II is called__________?
The “mass slaughter” of Jews in Europe during World War II is called__________? Holocaust
What form of government does Jordan have?
What form of government does Jordan have? Constitutional Monarchy
What is the name of the holy city that is important to Muslims?
What is the name of the holy city that is important to Muslims? Mecca (Makkah)
What is the saltiest body of water in the world?
What is the saltiest body of water in the world? The Dead Sea
What Saudi Arabian city grew out of an oasis?
What Saudi Arabian city grew out of an oasis? Riyadh
What is the most industrialized country in Southwest Asia?
What is the most industrialized country in Southwest Asia? Israel
What is Saudi Arabia’s economy based on?
What is Saudi Arabia’s economy based on? Oil
What city is Israel’s largest manufacturing center?
What city is Israel’s largest manufacturing center? Tel Aviv
Who was responsible for killing millions of Jews in Europe during World War II?
Who was responsible for killing millions of Jews in Europe during World War II? German Nazis
What city was founded more than 5,000 years ago as a trading center?
What city was founded more than 5,000 years ago as a trading center? Damascus
What is Lebanon’s major source of income?
What is Lebanon’s major source of income? Service Industries such as Banking
What is potash?
What is potash? A type of mineral salt found in the Dead Sea area
What is monotheism?
What is monotheism? Belief in one God
Where do Muslims worship?
Where do Muslims worship? Mosques
The King of Iran is known as the ___________?
The King of Iran is known as the ___________? Shah
What does “Bedouin” mean?
What does “Bedouin” mean? “Desert Dweller”
What is the largest country in Southwest Asia?
What is the largest country in Southwest Asia? Saudi Arabia
Where are the Tigris and Euphrates rivers located?
Where are the Tigris and Euphrates rivers located? Iraq
Where do the Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow into?
Where do the Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow into? Persian Gulf
What is Iraq’s economy based on?
What is Iraq’s economy based on? Oil
Where is Makkah (Mecca) located?
Where is Makkah (Mecca) located? Saudi Arabia
What Iraqi city was the art and science center of the Muslim Empire?
What Iraqi city was the art and science center of the Muslim Empire? Baghdad
In 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait. The United Nation’s attempt to force Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait is known as the _____________.
In 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait. The United Nation’s attempt to force Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait is known as the _____________. Persian Gulf War
What country used to be called Persia?
What country used to be called Persia? Iran
What mountain range is located in Afghanistan?
What mountain range is located in Afghanistan? Hindu Kush
What is a “landlocked” country?
What is a “landlocked” country? A. A country completely surrounded by land B. Afghanistan
What is the religious journey to Makkah called?
What is the religious journey to Makkah called? Hajj