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100

Ancient name of present day Iraq?

Mesopotamia

100

What country has the most oil?

Saudi Arabia

100

What religion has MOSQUES

Islam

100

What religion has CHURCHES

Christianity

200

What is the climate of SWANA?

Desert

200

  1. Scarcity can affect international trade. When the demand for a scarce item ________________, the prices will _______________________.  This can cause a  _________________of items and could lead to conflict.

 Increase, increase, shortage

200

The Qur'an is the holy book of...

Islam

200

The Tanakh is the holy book of...

Judaism

300

Which TWO contributions were from the ancient Sumerians

Invented the first written language AND built the first wheeled vehicles

400

Why are the majority of the people of Egypt concentrated around the Nile River?

People settle near water and the Nile River is an important water resource AND the remainder of the land is mostly desert. 

400

How has the scarcity of oil affected many countries in the Middle East, such as Iraq and Kuwait?

Oil is their main trading commodity

400

  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?


  1. They both consider Jerusalem to be a holy city.

  2. They both consider Rome to be a holy city.

  3. They both consider Muhammad to be a holy prophet.

  4. They both live only in countries with religious laws.

They both consider Jerusalem to be a holy city

500

Which of the following statements is true of Southwest Asia? 

  1. Southwest Asia is the largest continent of North America, South America and Africa.

  2. Southwest Asia is connected to another continent.

  3. Southwest Asia touches no oceans.

  4. Southwest Asia is part of the largest continent where the  largest  population density of the world

It is connected to TWO continents

500

  1. Read the passage below and answer the following question.


Bedouin people are excellent hosts. They are well known for looking after guests and making them feel welcome. This is part of a tradition that has been passed down for generations. It is customary to get tea on the fire while sharing stories and news when guests arrive.


For weary travelers in the desert, the sight of a Bedouin Tent was like seeing an oasis. The custom is that food, water and a place to sleep is provided to all travelers and guests for up to three days. Modern times and cars have really changed the need for such hospitality, but it still forms a strong part of the Bedouin culture and is still offered if needed.

What would be the best title for this passage?  (6.2B, 6.21A)


  1. “Bedouin People: Visitors Beware!”

  2. “Bedouins No Longer Welcome Travelers”

  3. “Bedouin Hospitality: An Age-Old Tradition”

  4. “Bedouins Welcome Some but not Others”

  1. “Bedouin Hospitality: An Age-Old Tradition”