Cultural Characteristics of the Middle East — Test Answers

Which Middle Eastern country is considered underdeveloped, with some of the poorest living conditions in the world? A. Afghanistan B. Iraq C. Israel D. Qatar Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Analyze the image below and answer the question that follows. Photo by Hattat Aziz Efendi The image above shows a form of decorative handwriting known as __________. A. calligraphy B. cursive C. kebab D. mosaic Please select the best answer from the choices provided

All Muslims are required to make a pilgrimage once in their lives to the holy site of __________. A. the Dome of the Rock B. Jerusalem C. Mecca D. the Mount of Olives Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In general, most people who live in the rural areas of the Middle East __________. A. work in agriculture B. live in smaller families C. have access to advanced technology D. wear Western-style clothing Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In the Middle East, a kebab is a popular dinner dish made with meat and __________. A. fried bread B. pasta C. vegetables D. dried fruit Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Central to the overall character of the Middle East are bazaars where people can go for shopping and entertainment. In which of the following ways do these markets contribute to the character of the Middle East? A. Culturally B. Economically C. Socially D. All of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The article on education in Afghanistan discussed the challenges faced by students in schools. Considering these challenges, education and schools in Afghanistan can best be described as __________. A. acceptable B. excellent C. limited D. superior Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The Turks are descendants of herders from South America.

Most people in Israel practice the religion of __________. A. Christianity B. Hinduism C. Islam D. Judaism Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Both Jews and Muslims have religious principles that forbid them from eating __________. A. bread B. rice C. fish D. pork Please select the best answer from the choices provided