Egypt vs Mesopotamia
What can we learn about modern societies by studying the contributions of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?
a. The significance of architectural achievements.
b. The importance of written language in preserving knowledge.
c. The advancements made in mathematics and astronomy.
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What does the term ESPN stand for?
Economic, Social, Political, eNvironmental
What is the name of the only water source found in North Africa?
A. Red River
B. Nile River
C. Mississippi River
D. San Jacinto River
B. Nile River
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Judaism?
A. The Tanakh
B. Rosh Hashanah
C. Hanukkah
D. Hajj
D. Hajj
What country joined the conflict in Syria after hearing about deadly chemical weapons?
A. United States
B. Russia
C. Africa
D. England
Which of the following written languages spread as a result of trade in Ancient Mesopotamia?
A. Egyptian hieroglyphics
B. English
C. Cuneiform
D. Sanskrit
C. Cuneiform
Which of the following is not a solution to water scarcity in the Middle East?
a. Dams
b. Pipelines
c. Desalination
d. Desertification
d. Desertification
What aspect of a nation's culture is directly influenced by the physical geography of that nation?
A. Religious beliefs
B Social class system
C Population distribution
D Forms of government
C Population distribution
3.Which of the following is a religious practice of Christians? Select TWO correct answers.
A. Praying 5 times a day while facing the direction of Mecca.
B. Celebrating Jesus’ birth.
C. Celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
D. Adhering to the Ten Commandments.
B. Celebrating Jesus’ birth.
D. Adhering to the Ten Commandments.
What has been the impact of the Syrian Civil War on the country’s political stability?
A. Improved diplomatic relations
B. Increased political stability
C. Decreased political stability
D. No impact on political stability
C. Decreased political stability
A major result of the ancient Egyptian civilization includes ---
A. Hammurabi’s Code
B. Cuneiform
C. Mathematics
D. Judaism
C. Mathematics
2. Which of the following is an effect of desertification? Select TWO correct answers.
A. Reduced food production
B. Loss of fertile land
C. Desalination
D. Increased foot travel
A. Reduced food production
B. Loss of fertile land
Which of the following geographic factors is likely to lead to lower population density?
A. Few natural resources
B Abundance of sunlight
C Access to fresh water
D Low-lying land
A. Few natural resources
1.Both Muslims and Christians believe in a single God and have holy books of worship. What is another way in which Christians and Muslims are similar?
A. They both consider Jerusalem to be a holy city.
B. They both consider Rome to be a holy city .
C. They both consider Muhammad to be a holy prophet.
D. They both live only in countries with religious laws.
A. They both consider Jerusalem to be a holy city.
The Arab Spring is described as ---
A. nuclear attack on Lebanon.
B The mass imprisonment of Christians living in the Middle East.
C A movement to create lasting peace between Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
D A series of protests and demonstrations that spread across the Middle East.
D. A series of protests and demonstrations that spread across the Middle East
.The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures —
a. Developed along rivers
b. Established trade routes to China
c. Used the ziggurat for their temples
d. Used hieroglyphic writing system
a. Developed along rivers
1.Which of the following geographic factors influences economic development in the Middle East?
a. The lack of fertile soil and fresh water has historically created barriers to economic development in this region.
b. The presence of large deposits of gold and diamonds contributes to the economic development of this region.
c. Its location at the crossroads of three continents has often created barriers to economic development.
d. The many mountains, peninsulas, and deserts contribute to the development of this region.
a. The lack of fertile soil and fresh water has historically created barriers to economic development in this region.
Which of the following scenarios best explains how geographic factors are responsible for location of economic activities?
A. Farmers in Central America use pesticides. These pesticides flow into the ocean harming fish and other marine life.
B. Hurricanes and earthquakes force people in the Caribbean to relocate to areas with less environmental dangers. This increase in population places a strain on the area in which people have relocated.
C. In the Caribbean, year-round rains provide water for crops like bananas and coffee. These crops can then be sold in markets or produced for export.
D. Coral reefs or underwater islands in the Atlantic Ocean are disappearing because of contamination. This is problematic as these islands are home to a variety of tropical fish and other marine life.
C. In the Caribbean, year-round rains provide water for crops like bananas and coffee. These crops can then be sold in markets or produced for export.
Which sacred text aligns with Judaism:
A. Tanakh
B. Holy Bible
C. Quran
A. Tanakh
What is the relationship between the Arab Spring and the conflict in Syria?
A. The Arab Spring sparked the conflict in Syria.
B. The Arab Spring had no impact on the conflict in Syria.
C. The conflict in Syria ended with the Arab Spring.
D. The Arab Spring caused the United States to declare neutrality as it relates to the conflict in Syria.
A. The Arab Spring sparked the conflict in Syria.
Which of the following is NOT a major contribution of Ancient Egypt? Select TWO correct answers.
a. Cuneiform
b. Hieroglyphics
c. Hammurabi’s Code
d. Mathematics
a. Cuneiform
c. Hammurabi’s Code
What physical feature might limit population in Egypt?
a. Suez Canal
b. Libyan Desert
c. Nile River Delta
d. Lake Nasser
b. Libyan Desert
Which geographic factors influence economic development in Southwest Asia and North Africa? Select TWO ANSWERS.
A. Its location at the crossroads of three continents has often created barriers to economic development.
B. The lack of fertile soil and fresh water has historically created barriers to economic development in this region.
C. The limited amount of fresh water has negatively impacted the economic development in this region.
D. The presence of large deposits of gold and diamonds contributes to the economic development of this region.
B. The lack of fertile soil and fresh water has historically created barriers to economic development in this region.
C. The limited amount of fresh water has negatively impacted the economic development in this region.
The _____ outlines the religious duties of Muslims.
A. Tanakh
B. 10 Commandments
C. Holy Bible
D. Five Pillars of Islam
D. Five Pillars of Islam
. Which of the following was a cause of the Syrian uprising? Select TWO correct answers.
A. Lack of basic freedoms
B. Failed uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia
C. Difficult economic times
D. Terrorist attacks led by Christian extremists
A. Lack of basic freedoms
C. Difficult economic times