1. You need to know the location of the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Iran.

2. Why is Yom Kippur an important observance in Judaism?
It marks the beginning of
Jewish calendar.
It is a day devoted to asking
for forgiveness.
It celebrates the freedom
of the Jewish people
from Egyptian pharaohs.

3. It is a day devoted to asking for forgiveness

4. Israel Jordan Syria Lebanon
After WWII, Jewish people to which country because of a deep traditional link to the region?
Israel
Jordan
Syria
Lebanon

5. A. Israel

6. The City of Jerusalem is important to which major world religion?
A. Christianity
B. Judaism
C. Islam
D. All of the above

7. D. All of the above

8. How have natural resources contributed to the economic activity of the region?
Afghanistan is a global center for
raising and selling horses
The fertile lands of Libya and Egypt
provide for a significant lumber
industry.
Middle Eastern oil deposits have led
to significant business investments.
The nations of Algeria and Tunisia
have a large portion of the population
working diamond and gemstone mines.

9. C. Middle Eastern oil deposits have led to significant business investments.

10. Which of the following natural resources have supported economic development in the Middle East?
Gold
Oil
Silver
Timber

11. B. Oil

12. Which group probably has the largest voice in government of most Middle Eastern countries today?
Citizens
Peasants
Men
Women

13. Men

14. All of the following are common traits among North African and Southwest Asian nations that help unify the region EXCEPT:
Language
Shared
History
Religious
beliefs
Political
systems

15. D. Political Systems

16. Which pair of nations have democratic governments?
Iraq and Iran
Turkey and Israel
Jordan and Morocco
Saudi Arabia and
Egypt

17. B. Turkey and Israel

18. How do the geographic feature shown on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region.

19. Map of deserts of North Africa and Southwest Asia.
A. Mining and gemstone production form a substantial portion of many economies of the region.
B. Trade with southern Africa nation is relatively easy.
C. Agricultural production in significantly limited.
D. Most nations of the region are wealthy form oil exports.

20. Deserts of the Middle East
C. Agriculture is significantly limited.

21. Which description best summarizes the government of Saudi Arabia?
It is a constitutional democracy
with a President
It is a theocratic government
led by a council of Islamic
leaders
It is an absolute monarchy with
unlimited power.
It is a parliamentary democracy
with a king as a figure head.

22. C. It is an absolute monarchy, with a king having all power

23. How did geographic factors contribute to the location of the Suez Canal?
It used the Nile River
to connect the Mediterranean Sea
to Lake Victoria
It uses a narrow land bridge to
link the Mediterranean Sea
to Red Sea.
It used the Fertile Crescent to
link the Tigris-Euphrates Rivers
to the Mediterranean Sea.

24. It uses a narrow land bridge to
link the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea

25. How have physical features limited the southern expansion of Egypt?
A. Rift valleys
B. Atlas Mountains
C. Tropical Rainforests
D. Rapids and
waterfalls.

26. D. Rapids and
waterfalls

27. Nile River

28. How may the 5 Pillars of Islam shape the daily activities of believers?
Fasting in the mornings
Duty to give to the poor
each day.
Time each day to attend
the mosque
There are certain times
to pray during each day.

29. There are certain times
to pray during each day.

30. Why are Muslims expected to attend, at least once, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia?

31. A. To pray to the tomb of Muhammad
B. To honor the sites important to early Islam
C. To meet other Muslims who are in need of charity.
D. To provide gifts to religious leaders.

32. B. To honor the sites important to early Islam

33. Rub al Khali = Southwest Asia
Sahara =
North Africa
East Asia
South America
Northern Europe

34. North Africa

35. What two terms are illustrated in the graphic below?

36. What is caravan and oasis

37. Islam = Qur’an
Christianity =
Church
Mosque
Holy Bible
Judaism

38. Holy Bible

39. What architectural feature do these mosques have in common?
Domed roof
Slender tower for prayers

40. Stained glass
Very large wood doors.

41. Slender tower for prayers