Unit 3 Pre-Test Review

What type of climate does the majority of Southwest Asia and Northern Africa have?

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert

• Mediterranean

• Tundra

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and other countries rely on oil because it is their primary source of:

• wealth

• Water

• Tourism

• Agriculture

Define theocracy.

• A system of government in which religious leaders rule.

• A political system where the state is governed by elected representatives.

• A form of government where a single person holds absolute power.

• A system where the government is controlled by the military.

Name a country in Southwest Asia that has a theocracy.

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

• Israel

An absolute monarchy is a form of government where:

• The monarch has complete and unrestricted power.

• The monarch shares power with a parliament.

• The monarch is elected by the people.

• The monarch's power is limited by a constitution.

Name a country in Southwest Asia that has an absolute monarchy.

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

• Iran

• Israel

Most countries in Southwest Asia follow which religion?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Which is a difference between Sunni and Shia Islam?

• Shia Muslims believe that a relative of Muhammad should be the next leader.

• Geographical distribution and language

• Dietary laws and dress code

• Prayer times and fasting duration

The goal of most Arab Spring protests was to achieve:

• more democracy and cultural freedom

• Economic stability

• Military expansion

• Cultural preservation

What were the three major outcomes of these protests?

• Increased political awareness, policy changes, and economic reforms

• Social unrest, government overthrow, and international sanctions

• Improved public services, reduced corruption, and enhanced civil rights

• Media censorship, increased surveillance, and restricted freedoms