Ch. 17 & 18 Test Review

Front

_____ is known as the major physical geography of Southwest Asia.

Back

mountains and plateaus

Front

Define cuneiform:

Back

a Sumerian form of writing system

Front

What is the name of the major waterway between Israel and Jordan?

Back

Dead Sea

Front

The Persian Gulf is connected to the Arabian Sea by a strategic waterway called the Strait of Hormuz.

Back

True

Front

What are the three religions of Southwest Asia that are also known as the Abrahamic Religions?

Back

Judaism, Christianity, & Islam

Front

North Africa's most used European language is French?

Back

True

Front

What major mineral is known in Southwest Asia?

Back

petroleum

Front

Present day Iraq used to be known as what?

Back

Mesopotamia

Front

Name a Muslim holiday that requires them to fast for 30 days?

Back

Ramadan

Front

Rub' al-Khali is also known as what?

Back

Empty Quarter