24-25 Gr6 Unit 6 CBA

After the Second World War, many Jewish people migrated to which newly established country because of long, traditional links to the region?

• Israel

• Jordan

• Lebanon

• Syria

Which factor is most responsible for unifying Southwest Asia and North Africa as a culture region?

• Islamic religion

• Persian language

• Similar architecture

• Theocratic governments

Most of the current political boundaries in Southwest Asia resulted from the —

• establishment of Israel for Jews

• events of the Arab Spring in Egypt

• ethnic conflicts that began in Palestine

• divisions created after the First World War

Which major physical geographic factor dominates nations in the region of North Africa and Southwest Asia?

• A. A huge fresh water sea

• B. A set of high mountains

• C. A system of large canyons

• D. A collection of vast deserts

Which letter indicates the nation of Iran?

• A) A

• B) B

• C) C

• D) D

What country on the map is Iraq? Select the correct circle that represents the location.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How do the geographic features shown on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region?

• A) Agricultural production is significantly limited.

• B) Trade with southern African nations is relatively easy.

• C) Most nations of the region are wealthy from oil exports.

• D) Mining and gemstone production form a substantial portion of many economies of the region.

Most farms in Egypt are located along the Nile River. Which geographic feature makes it difficult to farm other parts of Egypt?

• Desert

• Mountains

• Forests

• Swamps

Which of the following is a major geographic feature of Southwest Asia?

• Deserts

• Rift valleys

• A river delta

• Oil reserves

How does the geographic pattern shown on the chart influence the relationship between nations in Southwest Asia?

• It promotes economic cooperation.

• It leads to territorial disputes.

• It enhances cultural exchange.

• It causes political isolation.