World Geography B Unit exam 1
How does Iran's religion affect the character of its government?
Iran's government is based on Islamic law.
What is the most densely populated region of Egypt?
Nile River Valley
Which is true of the Zagros Mountain range in Iran?
The Zagros Mountains provide a natural border between Iran and Iraq and Iran and Turkey.
Why were camels important to the Bedouins of the Arabian Peninsula?
Camels allowed the Bedouins to survive in the desert.
Which is one source of conflict that led to the Persian Gulf War?
Iraq's threats against Kuwait
Which religion started in the Arabian Peninsula? It is still practiced by the majority of people there today.
Islam
How has North Africa's proximity to Europe affected North African culture?
North Africa has been invaded by Christians and Muslims, resulting in cultural blending.
How did cultural diffusion result from the Silk Road?
The Silk Road facilitated the exchange of ideas and religions between the West and the East.
Which helped the economic transformation of Libya and Algeria in the late 20th century?
The discovery of large oil resources revolutionized their economies.
What is one drawback of the Aswan High Dam?
XXX Migratory fish populations have increased.
Which best describes the relationship between Christianity and Islam in the Middle Ages?
XXX Most Christians considered Islam an inferior branch of Christianity.
Which teaching of Islam is closest to those of Judaism and Christianity?
XXX Muslims believe that Abraham and Moses were messiahs who redeemed humanity.
Which describes a component of culture in Iraq?
XXX Nearly 98 percent of the people in Iraq practice the Jewish faith.
What happens after Earth reaches peak oil? Responses
XXX Oil production will not keep up with demand.
Which religion started in the Arabian Peninsula?
It became an important religious site, attracting pilgrims from all over the world. It was a busy center of trade and travel, boosting the economy of the region.
Which is one drawback of using desalinization to produce usable water?
It uses large amounts of energy.
Which Egyptian cultural practice is rooted in ancient Egypt and encouraged by Islam?
XXX polytheism
Which Middle Eastern city is holy to followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Jerusalem
How did the Atlas Mountains affect settlement patterns in North Africa?
XXX The mountains created a natural barrier to protect the people of the Sahara Desert.
Which is the best explanation for why ancient civilizations settled along the eastern Mediterranean Sea? Responses
XXX The sea allowed people to interact with other coastal cultures.
