Physical Geography of the Middle East — Unit test

Question 1

Which of the following lakes is the largest lake in Africa, the world's second-largest freshwater lake, approximately 6,800 square miles large, and crossed by the Equator? A. Lake Tanganyika B. Lake Chad C. Lake Victoria D. Lake Malawi Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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C

Question 2

Why are drums so important in many African cultures? A. They are used to gather a community together and for ceremonial purposes. B. They are used during capoeria performances. C. They are the foundation for hip hop and jazz music. D. They are a central part of the Hindu religion. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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A

Question 3

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Which of the following physical features is located in the highlands climate zone on the map above? A. the Ethiopian Highlands B. the Sahel C. the Congo Basin D. the Drakensberg Range Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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A

Question 4

Which Middle Eastern plateau is surrounded by mountains and contains two uninhabitable deserts? A. Saudi Arabia's Central Plateau B. Iran's Interior Plateau C. the Anatolian Plateau D. the Gaza Strip Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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B

Question 5

In the 1920s, Western powers began to expand their influence in the Middle East primarily due to __________. A. the discovery of oil in the region B. the rising number of terrorist attacks against the West C. European desires to create a Jewish homeland D. rising fundamentalist movements in Iran and Saudi Arabia Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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A

Question 6

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. Known as the "Cradle of Civilization," this region was home to several early river valley societies. Located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the region is known for its rich alluvial soil, which has earned it the nickname the "Fertile Crescent." Which of the following regions is discussed in the passage above? A. the Anatolian Plateau B. the Hindu Kush C. Mesopotamia D. the Khuzestan Plain Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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C

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the status of women in Saudi Arabia is false? A. Women are not allowed to attend colleges or universities. B. Women do not have access to mosques, libraries, or parks. C. Women must wear abayas, garments that cover them from head to toe. D. Child marriage and polygamy are legal. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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A

Question 8

The San culture is an influential part of southern Africa. As with many African cultures, modern issues threaten this group's traditions. What are some continued challenges to the San Bushmen's way of life?

Question 9

The UN partitioning of Palestine resulted in 800,000 Israeli refugees. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 10

Which basin is located in west Africa and is covered in tropical rainforests? A. the Okovango Basin B. the Congo Basin C. the Madagascar Basin D. the Nile Basin Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

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