unit 9 test

Question 1

The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the ______ Sea by the Suez Canal.

Answer 1

Red

Question 2

Which nations are considered the “Arab 5”?

Answer 2

Kuwait, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain

Question 3

Mount Damavand is the highest peak in the Middle East, and it is located in _________.

Answer 3

Iran

Question 4

________ Muslims believe Islam needs to return to the fundamental teachings of Muhammad.

Answer 4

Shi’ite

Question 5

The ________ River is located in the Fertile Crescent.

Answer 5

Jordan

Question 6

________ Muslims believe that Imams are not perfect but are like other men.

Answer 6

Sunni

Question 7

________ and Jerusalem are important cities for religion and tourism.

Answer 7

Makkah

Question 8

The nation of ________ was officially established in ___.

Answer 8

Israel, 1948

Question 9

The Middle East is composed of countries from _______ and _______.

Answer 9

Sothwest Asia and North Africa

Question 10

The _________ Mountains are connected by other mountain chains to the Himalayas.

Answer 10

Taurus

Question 11

The _______ Sea forms the borders of Turkey as well as Egypt.

Answer 11

Mediterranean

Question 12

The primary ethnic groups found in the Middle East include which of the following?

Answer 12

Arabs, Jews, Turks