Money Management
Aaliyah earns $10 a week from babysitting. She wants to buy a $40 backpack and also go to the movies with her friends, which costs $15.
Why does Aaliyah need to make a choice about how to spend her money?
A) Because she can buy everything she wants right away
B) Because her income is unlimited
C) Because her income is limited and she must prioritize
D) Because she doesn’t need to think about money
C) Because her income is limited and she must prioritize
Which river is the key water source for
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria?
A. Tigris River
B. Euphrates River
C. Jordan River
D. Suez Canal
C. Jordan River
Water pollution is a growing problem for countries in Southwest Asia. Farmers use water from rivers and streams for irrigation, but these water sources are often contaminated by chemical fertilizers and unmanaged sewage.
Which TWO statements explain how water pollution impacts irrigation?
A. Polluted water ruins the soil, making farming impossible
B. Polluted water is unsafe for farm animals to drink and bathe in
C. Polluted water can reduce the production of food by killing crops
D. Polluted water is unsafe for drinking and can cause health problems
E. Polluted water can wear down protective rock layers in underground aquifers
A. Polluted water ruins the soil, making farming impossible
C. Polluted water can reduce the production of food by killing crops
Which statment best explains the difference between an ethnic group and a religiouus group in SW Asia?
A. People in the same ethnic group always share the same religious beliefs
B people who share a common language also share a common belief system
C. people who share common physical features and traditions most likely make up the same ethnic group
D. people in the same religious group speak the same language and celebrate the same religious holidays
C. people who share common physical features and traditions most likely make up the same ethnic group
How do the beliefs of Judaism and Islam differ?
A. The followers of Judaism worship the God of Abraham, while the followers of Islam worship the god of Jesus Christ
B. Followers of Judaism believe in the divinity of Abraham, while followers of Islam believe in the divinity of Mohammad
C. The followers of Judaism believe that Abraham was a prophet, while the followers of Islam believe that Abraham and Jesus were prophets
D. The followers of Judaism believe they should make a pilgrimage to Mecca, while the followers of Islam believe they should pray regularly.
C. The followers of Judaism believe that Abraham was a prophet, while the followers of Islam believe that Abraham and Jesus were prophets
Liam has been saving $10 a week from his allowance. After two months, his bike breaks and he needs $80 to fix it. How does saving money benefit Liam in this situation?
A) He can borrow money from his friends and owe them
B) He can ignore the problem and keep saving
C) He has to wait until someone gives him money
D) He can use his savings to fix the bike without stress
D) He can use his savings to fix the bike without stress
What is the 120-mile man-made
water way that is used to transport goods
from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean
Sea?
A. Gaza Strip
B. Suez Canal
C. Persian Gulf
D. Panama Canal
B. Suez Canal
Which statement BEST supports where most people live in Southwest Asia?
A. As a result of fertile land, most people live on the Iranian Plateau
B. As a result of deserts, most people live in the interior regions of countries in SW Asia
C. As a result of the arid climate, most people live in the mountainous areas of SW Asia
D. As a result of water availability, most people live along the rivers and the coastlines of the region
D. As a result of water availability, most people live along the rivers and the coastlines of the region
Many Arabs are Sunni or Shia Muslims; however, some Arabs are Christian. How does this example illustrate the relationship between ethnic and religious groups?
A. This example illustrates that a religious group shares a common ancestry with its associated ethnic group
B. This example illustrates that a religious group shares a common language with its associated ethnic group
C. This example illustrates that an ethnic group can share the same religious background without being part of the same sect
D. This example illustrates that an ethnic group can share a cultural background or ancestry without being part of the same religious group
D. This example illustrates that an ethnic group can share a cultural background or ancestry without being part of the same religious group
Most people in Southwest Asia belong
to which ethnic group?
A. Persians
B. Kurds
C. Arab
D. Jews
C. Arab
How can saving money benefit you in the future?
A) You’ll always have money for “extra” stuff
B) You can buy things without thinking about it
C) You’ll be ready for unexpected expenses
D) You won’t need a budget anymore
C) You’ll be ready for unexpected expenses
Much of the world’s oil supply is
shipped through the narrow waterway
between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula
called the __________________.
A. Panama Canal
B. Suez Canal
C. Jordan River
D. Strait of Hormuz
B. Suez Canal
For thousands of years, desert nomads have lived and traded in the desertsof SW Asia. However, the past few decades, a large number of nomads have moved to the cities.
Why have many desert dwellers moved to live and work in the cities?
A. They want to be able ot access modern technology
B. They moved to escape the hot temperatures of the desert
C. They no longer enjoy farming and transporting crops to market
D. They moved due to the lack of fresh water and harsh conditions
D. They moved due to the lack of fresh water and harsh conditions
A. Religion
B. Nationality
C. Traditional food
D. Coming of age ceremonies
A. Religion
Which best describes the religion of
Arabs?
A. The majority of Arabs are Shia
Muslims.
B. All Arabs are Sunni Muslims.
C. Most Arabs speak Farsi.
D. Most are Muslim, though there are also
many Christians and those of other
faiths.
D. Most are Muslim, though there are also
many Christians and those of other
faiths.
Alex wants to buy a new bike that costs $200, but he only has $50 saved. A store offers him a credit card that lets him buy the bike now and pay later.
What is Alex doing if he uses the credit card to buy the bike?
A) Borrowing money to pay for the bike now
B) Paying with money he already earned
C) Basically getting the bike for free
D) Using a gift card
A) Borrowing money to pay for the bike now
Large supplies of the world’s oil can
be found at the bottom of the
________.
A. Red Sea
B. West Bank
C. Jordan River
D. Persian Gulf
D. Persian Gulf
Which BEST explains how businesses located on major rivers in SW Asia benefit economically?
A. Rivers are used as trade routes for industry, and industrial factories provide more jobs.
B. Commercial farmers living along major rivers have access to water to use for crops
C. Recreational aquatic activities attract more tourists who spend money at local hotels and restaurants
D. Commercial fisheries have become the leading source of income for city dwellers who live near major rivers
A. Rivers are used as trade routes for industry, and industrial factories provide more jobs.
What do Judaism and Christianity have in common?
A. Both believe in praying five times a day
B. Both originated in ancient Mesopotamia
C. Both use many of the same sacred texts
D. Both have strict dietary laws for believers
C. Both use many of the same sacred texts
Today, most Iranians speak Farsi and
belong to this ethnic group:
A. Arabs
B. Persians
C. Kurds
D. Jews
B. Persians
Lena has a $200 balance on her credit card. She chooses to make only the minimum payment of $10 each month.
What is one advantage and one disadvantage of making only minimum payments?
A) Advantage: She pays off the balance quickly; Disadvantage: She avoids interest
B) Advantage: She earns rewards; Disadvantage: She loses her credit card
C) Advantage: She keeps more money each month; Disadvantage: She pays more in interest over time
D) Advantage: She avoids having to live with a budget; Disadvantage: She pays less than she owes
C) Advantage: She keeps more money each month; Disadvantage: She pays more in interest over time
What is the body of water between
northeast Africa and Asia called?
A. Red Sea
B. Strait of Hormuz
C. Jordan River
D. Persian Gulf
A. Red Sea
Which best describes the availability of water in Iraq?
A. Water is limited as a result of dams built in Turkey and Syria
B. Iraq shares its water resources evenly with its neighboring countries
C. The Jordan River provides an abundance of water to Iraq's urban areas.
D. The use of desalination provides inadequate amounts of water from the Red Sea
A. Water is limited as a result of dams built in Turkey and Syria
What do Christianity and Islam have in common with each other and in contrast with Judaism?
A. A vigorous, questioning scholarly tradition
B. A tradition of ritual sacrifice to purify oneself before God
C. A believer in a God who contains multiple natures in one being
D. A belief that the last prophet in the Abrahamic tradition has already lived
D. A belief that the last prophet in the Abrahamic tradition has already lived
The split into Sunni and Shia divisions of
Islam can be traced to?
A. Failure to defeat invading forces from
Arabia
B. Loss of territory to religious rebels in
Persia
C. A dispute over the question of
Muhammad’s successor
D. Reluctance of sultans to submit to the will
of Allah
C. A dispute over the question of
Muhammad’s successor