Module 15 CFA

Which resource is produced by Syria, Jordan, and Israel?

• Oil

• Phosphates

• Natural Gas

• Coal

A favorite dish in Turkey is kebabs, which are:

• Grilled meats on a wooden or metal stick

• Fried vegetables

• Baked bread

• Steamed rice

Why is control of Jerusalem an emotional issue for many people?

• It is a major economic center

• It has important sites for all three major religions

• It is a popular tourist destination

• It is a center for scientific research

Which physical feature splits the country of Turkey into two parts, with one part in Europe and the rest in Asia?

• The Suez Canal

• The Panama Canal

• The Bosporus Strait

• The English Channel

Which resource has the greatest influence over land use in the Eastern Mediterranean?

• Water

• Gold

• Timber

• Iron

How did Kemal Atatürk change Turkey?

• He modernized it.

• He isolated it.

• He expanded it.

• He divided it.

The changes made by Kemal Atatürk had the least effect on:

• Rural Dwellers

• Urban Dwellers

• Industrial Workers

• Merchants

Why did the United Nations vote to divide the Palestine Mandate in 1947?

• To establish a Jewish State.

• To create a new empire.

• To expand trade routes.

• To form a military alliance.

What makes Israel hesitant to withdraw from the West Bank?

• Safety Concerns

• Economic Reasons

• Cultural Ties

• Political Pressure

How did religion contribute to a civil war in Lebanon that began during the 1970s?

• A Christian minority controlled the presidency after the country gained its independence.

• Religious festivals caused economic strain.

• Religious leaders formed a coalition government.

• Religious texts were banned.