8- Southwest Asia Full

Which of these is a strategic trade route in the area?

• Dardanelles

• Bosporus

• Strait of Hormuz

• Suez Canal

How have mountains affected the region’s development?

• Mountains have separated the region from each other

• Mountains have led to a decrease in population in the region
• Mountains have caused economic prosperity in the region
• Mountains have had no impact on the region's development

What are the three primary rivers flowing through the area?

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Jordan

• Volga

What is the most abundant resource in Southwest Asia? The most valuable?

• Water is the most abundant, and oil is the most valuable resource in Southwest Asia.

• Oil is the most abundant, and water is the most valuable resource in Southwest Asia.

• Gold is the most abundant, and diamonds are the most valuable resource in Southwest Asia.
• Coal is the most abundant, and uranium is the most valuable resource in Southwest Asia.

What is the climate like in most of Southwest Asia?

• Mediterranean climate
• Tropical rainforest climate
• Polar climate
• Hot desert climate

Where might people be able to grow crops in the region?

• People can grow crops in the region near the coasts, especially the Mediterranean and Black seas.

• Locations prone to frequent flooding from underground sources.

• Desert regions with scarce water resources.

• Areas with rocky terrain and limited sunlight can grow certain crops popular to the area.

In which city was the Prophet Muhammad born?

• Mecca
• Dubai
• Riyadh
• Medina

Who took over the region after the fall of the Ottoman Empire?

• France

• Britain

• United States

• Germany

What group today controls oil production and sales in the region?

• NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
• OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)
• WHO (World Health Organization)
• UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

What limits have been placed on women in Saudi Arabia?

• Cannot have a job

• Must be accompanied by a male everywhere

• Cannot leave head or face uncovered

• No using the sidewalks