World Geography Final Review

Which country is indicated with a number 7 on the map?

• Jordan

• Oman

• Israel

• Lebanon

Which body of water is indicated on the map?

• Arabian Sea

• Red Sea

• Caspian Sea

• White Sea

What city is considered holy by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• Mecca

• Cairo

• Jerusalem

• Istanbul

The Suez Canal is an important waterway because it connects:

• The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• The Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea

• The Black Sea and Caspian Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

A monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Muhammad.

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Judaism

The term "Middle East" is often used to describe:

• A specific political alliance

• A single country

• A region with shared cultural and geographic characteristics

• A landmass between Europe and Asia

Why is the Strait of Hormuz strategically important?

• It is the only passage for ships traveling to the Atlantic Ocean

• It is a major oil shipping route

• It connects the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

• It is a major fishing zone

What causes the formation of rift valleys in Africa?

• River erosion over time

• Volcanic activity

• Continental plates pulling apart

• Wind erosion

What is desertification?

• The expansion of dry conditions into moist areas

• The natural formation of desert landscapes

• The process of irrigating desert regions

• The development of oases

The primary basis of trade between North and West Africa was characterized by which two commodities?

• Gold and Salt

• Silver and Spices

• Copper and Wheat

• Diamonds and Oil