Geography
What is the most commonly spoken language in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
Arabic
What ancient writing system, used by the Egyptians, involved symbols and pictures?
Hieroglyphics
Saudi Arabia operates under an absolute monarchy, which is an example of what type of government?
Unlimited government
Southwest Asia has become a major exporter of what natural resource?
Oil
What important waterway connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, allowing ships to avoid traveling around Africa?
The Suez Canal
What is the most practiced religion in this region?
Islam
What is the name of the Islamic holy city where Muslims must make a pilgrimage to once in their lifetime?
Mecca
What type of government does Iran have, where religious leaders make decisions?
Theocracy
What organization controls oil production and pricing in many Southwest Asian and North African countries?
OPEC
The presence of what three major rivers has supported civilization in the region for thousands of years?
Nile, Tigris, Euphrates
What is the name of the longest river in Africa, where most Egyptians live?
The Nile River
What structure did Egyptian pharaohs build as tombs to hold their mummified bodies and treasures?
Pyramids
Which three countries in this region have limited governments?
Turkey, Israel, Tunisia, Kuwait, Jordan, Morocco
What two Southwest Asian countries are major exporters of oil?
Saudi Arabia and Iraq
What three continents intersect in the Southwest Asia and North Africa region?
Asia, Africa, Europe
Which geographical feature covers much of North Africa and is the world's largest desert?
The Sahara Desert
What ancient civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Mesopotamia
What is the difference between a constitutional monarchy and an absolute monarchy?
A constitutional monarchy limits the power of the king/queen with a constitution, while an absolute monarchy gives full control to the ruler.
Limited/Unlimited
What type of economy does Iran have that is more government-controlled than others in the region?
Command economy
What ocean is NOT directly connected to the region?
The Pacific, Arctic, or Southern Ocean
Which two rivers were essential to the rise of ancient Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and Euphrates River
What is the name of the Islamic place of worship?
Mosque
What country is ruled by a Supreme Leader under a theocratic government?
Afghanistan/Iran
What is the poorest and least developed country in the region?
Yemen
What sea borders Israel, Egypt, and Jordan and is known for its high salt content?
The Dead Sea