World Geography B - Unit 1

Which are important aspects of the culture of the Arabian Peninsula today? Select all that apply.

Arabic is the main language. Islam is the main religion.

Which explains the best reasons the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean were so culturally spread out?Select all that apply.

International trade allowed ideas and innovations to flow in and out of the region. The Mediterranean Sea made it easy to travel to different continents.

Lesson 1

Iraq and Iran

What was one common reason for conflict that occurred in both the Iran-Iraq War and the Persian Gulf War?

Iraq wanted to control oil reserves.

Why might Islamic culture be more prominent in North Africa than European culture?

Islam and Arabic traditions have dominated North African since the founding of Carthage.

Which is the best description for the temperate northern coast of the Eastern Mediterranean?

It doesn't get too hot or cold and has regular rainfall.

Which statement can be supported by the data in the table?

Saudi Arabia produces more oil than the other Arabian Peninsula countries combined.

How do the foods people eat in Iran and Iraq reflect their cultural landscapes?

Some of the foods and seasonings were influenced by traders on the Silk Road who were from India, Turkey, and Greece.

Which southwest Asian countries have Islam as their primary religion? Select all that apply.

Syria Saudi Arabia Iran

How have recent international events led to trouble in Egypt? Select all that apply.

The Arab Spring spurred the resignation of Egypt's president. Conflict between Israel and Arab nations increased conflict in Egypt and nearby countries.

Why did so many invaders fail in trying to take over North Africa?

The Atlas Mountains were extremely difficult to pass through.

What important geographic difference between the Atlas Mountains and the Anti-Atlas affects agriculture?

The Atlas provides ample rain for growing crops, and the Anti-Atlas is too dry.

Why did cities develop along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula?

The coastal location made it good for sea trade, and port cities grew to support that trade.

How do the laws or governments of Iran and Iraq relate to the cultural element of religion?

They both base their laws and leadership on Islamic laws.

The Arabian Peninsula has mountain and coastal regions.

They both get rain.

How did seasonal rains in Ethiopia affect settlement patterns in Egypt?

They led to the enrichment of the soil of the Nile River valley and the development of farming in the region.

How do men's and women's educational opportunities compare in most of the Arabian Peninsula?

Women have fewer opportunities for education than men.

What are some of the effects of the Aswan High Dam? Select all that apply.

consistent food production, even during a drought fewer nutrients in the soil near the Nile

Lesson 5

Egypt

How has the Islam faith affected life for people in Iraq and Iran?

For Muslim people in Iraq and Iran, Islam is a way of life.

Which are elements of culture in Iran and Iraq? Select all that apply.

Islam faith common foods

How did building the Aswan High Dam affect people who lived in the Nile River region? Select all that apply.

It allowed them to more reliably irrigate their farms. It brought electricity to places that did not have it before. It made thousands of people move to new areas.

What makes Lebanon distinctive among the countries of Eastern Mediterranean?

It has a more diverse religious population.

How has the city of Dubai increased the Arabian Peninsula's contact with other regions and cultures?

It has become a popular destination for tourists.

Which characteristic describes the Sahara?

It marks the subtropical north from the tropical south.

Why is green an important color in Islam?

It symbolizes paradise.

According to the map, in which regions did Christianity spread by AD 600?

Mediterranean Sea Southern Europe

Which sentence describes a part of culture in Iraq?

Men, or fathers, dominate society.

Checkpoint 2

North Africa

Lesson 4

North Africa

What event led to the Persian Gulf War?

the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.

Read the sentence. With no nation state of its own, the culture of the Kurds across the Middle East is best identified by _[blank]_. Which option best completes the sentence?

the Kurdish language

Why did Israel join a coalition with Muslim and Christian nations in the 2010s?

to fight the radical Islamist group ISIS

What are some advantages of developing energy sources other than oil and natural gas? Select all that apply.

Developing other energy sources will help meet energy needs even after oil and natural gas are used up. Developing other energy sources can help avoid oil shortages.

What do the regions east and west of the Nile River valley have in common?

They are desert.

Which describes how the Amazigh culture changed after the Arab takeover of the Maghreb region?

After the Arabs pushed the Christian Byzantine Empire out, Islam took hold.

Which explains why Amazigh culture has been overshadowed by Arab and European culture in North Africa?

After the last Amazigh dynasty ended, they broke into smaller clans and spread across North Africa.

How have the Abrahamic religions shaped the Mediterranean region?

All have had violent conflicts with the others.

Lesson 3

Arabian Peninsula

How did becoming part of the Roman Empire change Egyptian culture? Select all that apply.

Christianity became a major religion in Egypt. The use of hieroglyphics faded.

Checkpoint 01

Eastern Mediterranean

Lesson 2

Eastern Mediterranean

How has human use of water affected the environment of the Arabian Peninsula? Select all that apply.

It has depleted aquifers. It has converted desert to farms.

What is one way the Silk Road affected culture in Iraq and Iran?

It influenced the foods and seasonings they eat.

What distinguishes the music of the Maghreb from sub-Saharan Africa?

It is more closely related to Arab and European music.

How does desalination affect the environment? Select all that apply.

It produces high-salt wastewater. It reduces stress on existing water resources.

What are some effects of the oil industry on the Arabian Peninsula? Select all that apply.

It raised the standard of living in many areas. It increased modernization of the region.

Why did Constantinople become such an important international city? Responses

It was one of the most important seaports for international trade.

How did the Mediterranean Sea region play such an important role in human history?

It was one of the places that early civilizations settled and developed.

Which city is holy to followers of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?

Jerusalem

Which best describes why Israeli culture is so diverse?

Jews from all around the world moved to Israel when it was founded.

How did the geography and climate of Iran affect where people settled?

People chose to live where they would have access to water.

What is the climate of the Iraqi lowlands?

hot and dry

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Which natural resource changed Saudi Arabia's economy in the 1900s? Responses

oil

Which are features of religion in Egyptian history?

polytheism Islam Coptic Christianity

Which is a physical characteristic of North Africa?

the Mediterranean Sea