Southwest and Central Asia

Select all the statements about Tajikistan.

• poor record of human rights & worst press freedom

• the poorest nation in Central Asia

• The capital, Ashgabat, was named the 2nd most expensive

  city in the world in 2020

• 47% of its money comes from money sent back by workers in another country

• a landlocked country completely surrounded by other landlocked countries

Bahrain is _____________.

• the only island nation in the Arabian Peninsula

• the only nation in the Arabian Peninsula that has oil

What type of climate is most common in Southwest and Central Asia?

• Tropical

• Arid and semiarid

• Temperate

• Polar

What type of climate limits the vegetation in Southwest and Central Asia?

• Tropical climate

• Mediterranean climate

• Dry climate

• Humid continental climate

What is the primary religion followed by most people in Southwest and Central Asia?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

Which country is known as the wealthiest on a per capita basis in Southwest and Central Asia?

• Pakistan

• Kazakhstan

• Turkey

• United Arab Emirates

How were Southwest and Central Asia historically linked?

• Air travel

• Camel caravans

• Sea navigation

• Railroads

As of the year 2000, what percentage of the population in Southwest and Central Asia lived in urban areas?

• 50.2%

• 49.8%

• 60%

• 40%

Which religion is the most prevalent in Southwest and Central Asia according to the document?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism

Why is water considered an important resource in Southwest and Central Asia despite its scarcity?

• It is used for recreational purposes

• It is necessary for commercial farming and livestock raising

• It is used primarily for drinking

• It is not considered important