Human Geography of SW Asia

Which of the following is the most widely spoken language in Southwest Asia?

• Arabic
• Turkish
• Persian
• Hebrew

What are the two main branches of Islam practiced in Southwest Asia?

• Sufi and Wahhabi
• Zaydi and Ismaili
• Ahmadiyya and Druze
• Sunni and Shia

What geographical feature is known as the cradle of civilization?

• China
• Egypt
• Tigris and Euphrates River

• Indus Valley

What part of Southwest Asia has seen a lot of political unrest causing thousands of refugees to seek assistance?

• Iraq
• Syria
• Lebanon
• Jordan

Which ethnic group speaks Persian? (Farsi)

• Persian (Farsi) is spoken by the Persian ethnic group.
• Kurdish
• Turkish
• Arabic

What is a problem with cities rapidly growing due to urbanization in SW Asia?

• Overcrowding and Pollution

• Improved public transportation systems.
• Higher employment rates and job opportunities.
• Increased green spaces and parks.

Which country is the leading producer of oil in SW Asia?

• Saudi Arabia
• Canada
• United States
• Russia

What religion is associated with Israel?

• Christianity
• Islam
• Buddhism
• Judaism

Draw an example of a Sky Scraper in the middle east

What is this animal?