Cultural Diffusion and Climate in Southwest Asia

Based on the map, one way that cultural diffusion has impacted the city of Jerusalem includes —

• the creation of separate distinct cultural enclaves

• the blending of several religious traditions into a new one

• the building of a wall to keep threatening forces out of the city

• 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 which of the following?

• taiga

• grasslands

• tundra

• desert

• temperate forests

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu below. ________ are a daily reminder in Southwest Asia of the significance of religion in the region.

One way that wealthy nations in Southwest Asia are able to address the lack of water is by —

The strait indicated by the arrow on the map is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. What type of maritime traffic accounts for a majority of this activity?

• Oil tankers

• Cruise ships

• Ferry boats

• Naval destroyers

The creation of the organization described in the excerpt has affected Southwest Asia by —

• encouraging revolutionaries in the region to overthrow dictators

• calling for embargos that have decreased oil exports in the region

• increasing conflict in the region as nations battle over setting oil prices

• strengthening the global influence of the oil producing nations of the region

Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes the impact oil-related policies in the Middle East are having on oil-producing nations?

• Budget surpluses are rising for many Middle Eastern nations.

• Many nations in the Middle East have experienced production cuts.

• Some nations in the Middle East are now facing economic challenges.

• Tax revenues have fallen for a number of countries in the Middle East.

A distinct feature of the cultural landscape in many towns located in Southwest Asia includes _____.

Research about the cultures of Southeast Asia would most likely include an examination of —

• water resources

• language patterns

• climate conditions

Islam originated in Saudi Arabia in the seventh century in the city of Mecca. Describe two Islamic religious practices that reflect the importance of Mecca?