First Nine Weeks

Exam Review

• Desalination is the process of taking salt out of __________ and using it for drinking water.A. SeawaterB. LakesC. streamsD. aquifers

• Desalination is the process of taking salt out of __________ and using it for drinking water.A. SeawaterB. LakesC. streamsD. aquifers

• Israel has also been involved in military battles over water rights to the __________ River. A. EuphratesB. NileC. TigrisD. Jordan

• Israel has also been involved in military battles over water rights to the __________ River. A. EuphratesB. NileC. TigrisD. Jordan

What is the name of this river?

Euphrates

River

• Saudi Arabia faces severe water problems in its __________ climate. A. TemperateB. polar C. tropical D. desert

• Saudi Arabia faces severe water problems in its __________ climate. A. TemperateB. polar C. tropical D. desert

• All of the following EXCEPT __________ contribute to water pollution in Iraq.A. damaged water treatment facilitiesB. damaged petroleum drilling equipmentC. conservation effortsD. industry

• All of the following EXCEPT __________ contribute to water pollution in Iraq.A. damaged water treatment facilitiesB. damaged petroleum drilling equipmentC. conservation effortsD. industry

What is the name of this body of water?

Arabian Sea

• __________ needs in the Middle East continually cause conflicts between countries.A. WaterB. OilC. Natural gas D. Housing

• __________ needs in the Middle East continually cause conflicts between countries.A. WaterB. OilC. Natural gas D. Housing

• Throughout the Middle East, all of the following negatively affect drinking water and irrigation EXCEPTA. water shortagesB. rainfallC. water pollutionD. unequal water distribution

• Throughout the Middle East, all of the following negatively affect drinking water and irrigation EXCEPTA. water shortagesB. rainfallC. water pollutionD. unequal water distribution

• Fresh water is a __________ resource in the Middle East.A. CheapB. NonexistentC. abundantD. precious

• Fresh water is a __________ resource in the Middle East.A. CheapB. NonexistentC. abundantD. precious

What is the name of this country?

Afghanistan

• Why isn’t desalination used more in SW Asia?A. Most countries do not know about this

technologyB. Desalination is not very effectiveC. Few countries have access to seawaterD. It is very expensive for countries to use

• Why isn’t desalination used more in SW Asia?A. Most countries do not know about this

technologyB. Desalination is not very effectiveC. Few countries have access to seawaterD. It is very expensive for countries to use

• How has the use of chemical fertilizers affected water supplies in many countries?A. Use of chemical fertilizers means crops must be

watered constantlyB. Enormous amounts of water must be used to

produce chemical fertilizersC. Water supplies have been contaminated by the

chemicals through runoff from the fieldsD. Chemical fertilizers have had very little effect on

local water supplies in SW Asia

• How has the use of chemical fertilizers affected water supplies in many countries?A. Use of chemical fertilizers means crops must be

watered constantlyB. Enormous amounts of water must be used to

produce chemical fertilizersC. Water supplies have been contaminated by the

chemicals through runoff from the fieldsD. Chemical fertilizers have had very little effect on

local water supplies in SW Asia

• How has the building of dams created problems for countries sharing rivers in SW Asia?A. Dams are too expensive to build to be practicalB. Dams limit the water available to countries further

downstreamC. Few countries have the technology needed to be

able to build damsD. Countries in SW Asia are not allowed to build

dams along shared rivers

• How has the building of dams created problems for countries sharing rivers in SW Asia?A. Dams are too expensive to build to be practicalB. Dams limit the water available to countries

further downstreamC. Few countries have the technology needed to be

able to build damsD. Countries in SW Asia are not allowed to build

dams along shared rivers

What is the name of this

river?

Tigris River

• Which river do Syria, Israel, and Jordan share?A. EuphratesB. JordanC. NileD. Tigris

• Which river do Syria, Israel, and Jordan share?A. EuphratesB. JordanC. NileD. Tigris

What is the name of this country?

Saudi Arabia

• How does Southwest Asia today compare to the past?A. It is a land of plentiful fresh water that is never

pollutedB. Farming is the basis of most of the Southwest

Asian economyC. Its climate is mostly cold, and there is a lot of

snowD. Its population has mostly shifted to living in urban

areas

• How does Southwest Asia today compare to the past?A. It is a land of plentiful fresh water that is never

pollutedB. Farming is the basis of most of the Southwest

Asian economyC. Its climate is mostly cold, and there is a lot of

snowD. Its population has mostly shifted to living in

urban areas

• Who makes the economic decisions in a mixed economy?A. GovernmentB. Customs and habitsC. IndividualsD. All of the above

• Who makes the economic decisions in a mixed economy?A. GovernmentB. Customs and habitsC. IndividualsD. All of the above

• Who makes the economic decisions in a traditional economy?

A. GovernmentB. Individuals (consumers and business owners)C. People in the villageD. Other countries

• Who makes the economic decisions in a traditional economy?

A. GovernmentB. Individuals (consumers and business owners)C. People in the villageD. Other countries

• Who makes the economic decisions in a command economy?A. GovernmentB. Individuals (consumers and business owners)C. Customs and traditionsD. Other countries

• Who makes the economic decisions in a command economy?A. GovernmentB. Individuals (consumers and business owners)C. Customs and traditionsD. Other countries

• Who makes the economic decisions in a market economy?A. GovernmentB. Individuals (consumers and business owners)C. Customs and traditionsD. Other countries

• Who makes the economic decisions in a market economy?A. GovernmentB. Individuals (consumers and business owners)C. Customs and traditionsD. Other countries

What is the name of this body of water?

Mediterranean Sea

What is the name of this country?

Turkey

• What ethnic groups lives in the mountains of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria and want their own country?A. JewsB. PersiansC. ArabsD. Kurds

• What ethnic groups lives in the mountains of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria and want their own country?A. JewsB. PersiansC. ArabsD. Kurds

What is the name of this body of water?

Arabian Sea

• Which ethnic group is the most numerous in SW Asia?A. JewsB. PersiansC. ArabsD. Kurds

• Which ethnic group is the most numerous in SW Asia?A. JewsB. PersiansC. ArabsD. Kurds

• Member of this ethnic group are mostly Shia Muslims.A. JewsB. PersiansC. ArabsD. Kurds

• Member of this ethnic group are mostly Shia Muslims.A. JewsB. PersiansC. ArabsD. Kurds

• The leader of this government is chosen by the political party with the most seats in the legislature, not by the people and can be fired.A. Presidential democracyB. Parliamentary democracy

• The leader of this government is chosen by the political party with the most seats in the legislature, not by the people and can be fired.A. Presidential democracyB. Parliamentary democracy

• The leader of this government is elected by the people and cannot be fired by the legislature.A. Presidential democracyB. Parliamentary democracy

• The leader of this government is elected by the people and cannot be fired by the legislature.A. Presidential democracyB. Parliamentary democracy

What is the name of this body of water?

Mediterranean Sea

• Power is held by local/state governments in this system.A. UnitaryB. FederalC. Confederation

• Power is held by local/state governments in this system.A. UnitaryB. FederalC. Confederation

• Power is held by the central government in this system.A. UnitaryB. FederalC. Confederation

• Power is held by the central government in this system.A. UnitaryB. FederalC. Confederation

• Power is shared between the central and local governments in this system.A. UnitaryB. FederalC. Confederation

• Power is shared between the central and local governments in this system.A. UnitaryB. FederalC. Confederation

What is the name of this body of water?

Red SeaRed Sea

• The average citizen has a small role in the government: power held by a small group.A. AutocracyB. DemocracyC. Oligarchy

• The average citizen has a small role in the government: power held by a small group.A. AutocracyB. DemocracyC. Oligarchy

• The average citizen has no role in the government: usually led by a dictator.A. AutocracyB. DemocracyC. Oligarchy

• The average citizen has no role in the government: usually led by a dictator.A. AutocracyB. DemocracyC. Oligarchy

Which of the following is true of a presidential democracy?

A. The president is selected by members of the Cabinet.

B. The president can only remain in power is his or her political party holds a majority in Congress.

C. The president cannot veto acts of Congress.D. The president is more independent of the

legislature than in the parliamentary system

Which of the following is true of a presidential democracy?

A. The president is selected by members of the Cabinet.

B. The president can only remain in power is his or her political party holds a majority in Congress.

C. The president cannot veto acts of Congress.D. The president is more independent of the

legislature than in the parliamentary system

• The average citizen has a large role in the government: can vote, run for office.A. AutocracyB. DemocracyC. oligarchy

• The average citizen has a large role in the government: can vote, run for office.A. AutocracyB. DemocracyC. oligarchy

Which statement BEST describes the role of citizens in an autocracy?A. Citizens can join a variety of political parties.B. Citizens have no way to limit the power of the government.C. Citizens can challenge government rules in courtD. Citizens can vote in presidential elections.

Which statement BEST describes the role of citizens in an autocracy?A. Citizens can join a variety of political parties.B. Citizens have no way to limit the power of the government.C. Citizens can challenge government rules in courtD. Citizens can vote in presidential elections.

What is the name of this body of water?

Straight of Hormuz

• Two rivers that were the birthplace of ancient civilizations and provide valuable water to the Middle East today.A. Tigris and Jordan RiversB. Euphrates and Jordan RiversC. Tigris and Euphrates RiversD. Red Sea and Jordan River

• Two rivers that were the birthplace of ancient civilizations and provide valuable water to the Middle East today.A. Tigris and Jordan RiversB. Euphrates and Jordan RiversC. Tigris and Euphrates RiversD. Red Sea and Jordan River

• A body of water between Africa and Asia.A. Strait of HormuzB. Tigris RiverC. Euphrates RiverD. Red Sea

• A body of water between Africa and Asia.A. Strait of HormuzB. Tigris RiverC. Euphrates RiverD. Red Sea

• This small territory has been a source of dispute between Israel and its neighbors for many years.A. Gaza StripB. Tigris RiverC. Euphrates RiverD. Strait of Hormuz

• This small territory has been a source of dispute between Israel and its neighbors for many years.A. Gaza StripB. Tigris RiverC. Euphrates RiverD. Strait of Hormuz

• Much of the world’s oil supply is shipped through this narrow waterway.A. Gaza StripB. Strait of HormuzC. Red SeaD. Jordan River

• Much of the world’s oil supply is shipped through this narrow waterway.A. Gaza StripB. Strait of HormuzC. Red SeaD. Jordan River

Saudi Arabia is the world's largest producer of desalinated water. There are several desalination centers around the country, and more are being constructed. Other Middle Eastern nations have started desalination programs—removing the salt from water to make it drinkable—but none have invested as much as Saudi Arabia. What is the reason for this?A. The desalination process is not very reliable. B. Other Middle Eastern nations do not need water. C. The desalination process is very expensive. D. Only Saudi Arabia has the desalination technology.

Saudi Arabia is the world's largest producer of desalinated water. There are several desalination centers around the country, and more are being constructed. Other Middle Eastern nations have started desalination programs—removing the salt from water to make it drinkable—but none have invested as much as Saudi Arabia. What is the reason for this?A. The desalination process is not very reliable. B. Other Middle Eastern nations do not need water. C. The desalination process is very expensive. D. Only Saudi Arabia has the desalination technology.

• How is Turkey different from most other Middle Eastern countries?A. They have more mountains and a harsher

climateB. They have more deserts and a harsher climateC. They have a milder climate and less desertD. They have a milder climate and more deserts

• How is Turkey different from most other Middle Eastern countries?A. They have more mountains and a harsher

climateB. They have more deserts and a harsher climateC. They have a milder climate and less desertD. They have a milder climate and more deserts

Turkey has built several dams in the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, which flow south-east, and it plans to build more. Which is the main concern other Middle Eastern countries have with these dams?A. Damming has no practical effect on the rivers. B. The rivers' historical value is being ruined. C. The rivers' water is needed in other countries. D. The dams will cause oil spills throughout Turkey.

Turkey has built several dams in the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, which flow south-east, and it plans to build more. Which is the main concern other Middle Eastern countries have with these dams?A. Damming has no practical effect on the rivers. B. The rivers' historical value is being ruined. C. The rivers' water is needed in other countries. D. The dams will cause oil spills throughout Turkey.

What is the name of this country?

Iran

Today, the West Bank has a number of environmental issues and concerns. Pollution from the industries that operate there has destroyed the soil, air, and water quality of the region. Which of these could be done to reduce pollution in the West Bank?A. reduce barriers to international trade B. encourage economic growth C. increase regulations on industry D. switch to an industrialized economy

Today, the West Bank has a number of environmental issues and concerns. Pollution from the industries that operate there has destroyed the soil, air, and water quality of the region. Which of these could be done to reduce pollution in the West Bank?A. reduce barriers to international trade B. encourage economic growth C. increase regulations on industry D. switch to an industrialized economy

• Which of the following statements are true?A. People can change their ethnic groupB. People can change their religious groupC. There are only a few ethnic groups in the Middle

EastD. You are born into your religious group

• Which of the following statements are true?A. People can change their ethnic groupB. People can change their religious groupC. There are only a few ethnic groups in the Middle

EastD. You are born into your religious group

• The reason for the split between the Sunni and Shiite Muslims wasA. Dispute over landB. Dispute over the Qur’anC. Dispute over Jewish peopleD. Dispute over who is the rightful successor of

Muhammad

• The reason for the split between the Sunni and Shiite Muslims wasA. Dispute over landB. Dispute over the Qur’anC. Dispute over Jewish peopleD. Dispute over who is the rightful successor of

Muhammad

What is the name of this body of water?

Persian Gulf

• What three major religions have their origins in the Middle East?A. Islam, Hinduism, BuddhismB. Judaism, Christianity, and IslamC. Judaism, Christianity, HinduismD. Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism

• What three major religions have their origins in the Middle East?A. Islam, Hinduism, BuddhismB. Judaism, Christianity, and IslamC. Judaism, Christianity, HinduismD. Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism

• Which religion is monotheistic?A. ChristianityB. IslamC. JudaismD. All of the above

• Which religion is monotheistic?A. ChristianityB. IslamC. JudaismD. All of the above

• Which religion does NOT claim Jerusalem as a holy city?A. BuddhismB. IslamC. JudaismD. Christianity

• Which religion does NOT claim Jerusalem as a holy city?A. BuddhismB. IslamC. JudaismD. Christianity

What is the name of this country?

Iraq

• Which is TRUE of the difference between an ethnic group and a religious group?A. An ethnic group can have members of different

races, but a religious group can’tB. Members of religious groups may have different

religious beliefs; ethnic group members have the same religious beliefs

C. All members of a religious group worship the same god; members of an ethnic group may have different religions

D. An ethnic group has a common race or culture, but not a common religion; religious groups have a common race or culture and religion

• Which is TRUE of the difference between an ethnic group and a religious group?A. An ethnic group can have members of different

races, but a religious group can’tB. Members of religious groups may have different

religious beliefs; ethnic group members have the same religious beliefs

C. All members of a religious group worship the same god; members of an ethnic group may have different religions

D. An ethnic group has a common race or culture, but not a common religion; religious groups have a common race or culture and religion

What is the name of this

river?

Jordan River

• What are two major groups of Muslims?A. Sunni and ShiaB. Sunni and PersianC. Arab and ChristianD. Jews and Shia

• What are two major groups of Muslims?A. Sunni and ShiaB. Sunni and PersianC. Arab and ChristianD. Jews and Shia

What is the name of this

country?

Israel

• Which person is seen very differently in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?A. JesusB. ConfuciusC. MuhammadD. Abraham

• Which person is seen very differently in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?A. JesusB. ConfuciusC. MuhammadD. Abraham

What is the name of this waterway?

Suez Canal

• What group is both an ethnic group and a religious group?A. ArabsB. JewsC. MuslimsD. Christians

• What group is both an ethnic group and a religious group?A. ArabsB. JewsC. MuslimsD. Christians

What is the name of this small area in Israel?

The Gaza Strip

• The land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers has been valued since ancient times because ofA. OilB. Fertile soilC. Transportation

• The land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers has been valued since ancient times because ofA. OilB. Fertile soilC. Transportation

What is the name of this country?

Turkey

• The most common landform in the Middle East isA. RiverB. MountainsC. Desert

• The most common landform in the Middle East isA. RiverB. MountainsC. Desert

What is the name of this river?

Euphrates

River

Last One!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• How have the rivers of Southwest Asia become a part of political conflict?A. Many rivers dry up during the hot summersB. Several countries have built dams along the river,

cutting off water to those living downstreamC. The rivers have nothing to do with the area’s

political conflictsD. Most countries do not allow water to be taken

out of rivers for irrigation

Last One!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• How have the rivers of Southwest Asia become a part of political conflict?A. Many rivers dry up during the hot summersB. Several countries have built dams along the river,

cutting off water to those living downstreamC. The rivers have nothing to do with the area’s

political conflictsD. Most countries do not allow water to be taken

out of rivers for irrigation