Unit 7 Assessment Review

one way that cultural diffusion has impacted the city of Jerusalem includes  —

• the creation of separate distinct cultural enclaves

• the creation of distinct architectural differences

• the blending of several religious traditions into a new one

• the division of the city into Palestinian and Israeli administered areas

The arid and semi-arid climate of much of Southwest Asia creates biomes that are characterized by —

• temperate forests

• grasslands and desert

• tropical rainforests

• frozen tundra

The significance of religion in SW Asia is shown through -

• Public calls to prayer

• pilgrimages to mecca

• Ramadan dinners

• preaching on the street

Wealthy nations of SW Asia address the lack of water issue by-

• importing water from the United States

• drinking ocean water

• building desalination plants

• drinking river water

What type of maritime traffic accounts for a majority of activity through shipping lanes in the Middle East

• Fishing boats

• Oil tankers

• Imported goods

• Cruise ships

What organization is the cause of strengthening the global influence of the oil producing nations in SW Asia?

• OPEC

• Shell Corporation

• Saudi Arabian Oil Co.

• Chevron Corp.

What impact is OPEC's oil-related policies in the Middle East having on oil-producing nations?

• They are getting more wealthy

• Economic prosperity

• They are now facing economic challenges

• OPEC does not make oil related policies

Distinct features of cultural landscapes of SW Asia towns is -

• skyscrapers

• shopping bazaars

• shipping ports

• oil reserves

One aspect of research on CULTURE in SW Asia that would be included in examination is -

• wars in the middle east

• weather

• natural disasters

• language

Which Islamic religious practice reflects the importance of Mecca?

• Islamic law requires Muslims to help feed and clothe the poor in Mecca

• Mecca is home to the famous Muslim Dome of the Rock mosque

• Muslims pray facing Mecca and make a pilgrimage to Mecca

• Once in a lifetime a Muslim must celebrate Ramadan in Mecca