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

Why is Yom Kippur an important observance in Judaism?

1. It marks the beginning of Jewish calendar.2. It is a day devoted to asking for forgiveness.3. It celebrates the freedom of the Jewish people from Egyptian pharaohs.

• It is a day devoted to asking for forgiveness

After WWII, Jewish people to which country because of a deep traditional link to the region?

A.IsraelB.JordanC.SyriaD.Lebanon

• A. Israel

The City of Jerusalem is important to which major world religion?

• A. Christianity• B. Judaism• C. Islam• D. All of the above

• D. All of the above

How have natural resources contributed to the economic activity of the region?

A. Afghanistan is a global center for raising and selling horsesB. The fertile lands of Libya and Egypt provide for a significant lumber industry.C. Middle Eastern oil deposits have led to significant business investments.D. The nations of Algeria and Tunisia have a large portion of the population working diamond and gemstone mines.

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

Which of the following natural resources have supported economic development in the Middle

East?

A.GoldB.OilC.SilverD.Timber

• B. Oil

Which group probably has the largest voice in government of most Middle Eastern countries today?

A. CitizensB. PeasantsC. MenD. Women

• Men

All of the following are common traits among North African and Southwest Asian nations that help unify the region EXCEPT:

A. LanguageB. Shared HistoryC. Religious beliefsD. Political systems

• D. Political Systems

Which pair of nations have democratic governments?

A. Iraq and IranB. Turkey and IsraelC. Jordan and MoroccoD. Saudi Arabia and Egypt

• B. Turkey and Israel

How do the geographic feature shown on the map most

likely influence the economies of nations in the region.

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.

Deserts of the Middle East

• C. Agriculture is significantly limited.

Which description best summarizes the government of Saudi Arabia?

A. It is a constitutional democracy with a PresidentB. It is a theocratic government led by a council of Islamic leadersC. It is an absolute monarchy with unlimited power.D. It is a parliamentary democracy with a king as a figure head.

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

How did geographic factors contribute to the location of the Suez Canal?

1. It used the Nile Riverto connect the Mediterranean Sea to Lake Victoria2. It uses a narrow land bridge to link the Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea.3. It used the Fertile Crescent tolink the Tigris-Euphrates Riversto the Mediterranean Sea.

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

How have physical features limitedthe southern expansion of Egypt?

• A. Rift valleys• B. Atlas Mountains• C. Tropical Rainforests• D. Rapids and waterfalls.

• D. Rapids and waterfalls

Nile River

How may the 5 Pillars of Islamshape the daily activities of believers?

A. Fasting in the morningsB. Duty to give to the poor each day.C. Time each day to attend the mosqueD. There are certain times to pray during each day.

D. There are certain times• to pray during each day.

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

• 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.

• B. To honor the sites important to early Islam

Rub al Khali = Southwest Asia

Sahara =

A. North AfricaB. East AsiaC. South AmericaD. Northern Europe

• North Africa

What two terms are illustrated in the graphic below?

• What is caravan and oasis

Islam = Qur’an

Christianity =

A. ChurchB. MosqueC. Holy BibleD. Judaism

• Holy Bible

What architectural feature do these mosques have in common?

Domed roof Slender tower for prayers

Stained glass Very large wood doors.

Slender tower for prayers