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24

How do Islamic reform movements disagree with fundamentalist beliefs?

A
Reformers believe in a less strict interpretation of the Qur’an.
B
Reformers believe in the subjugation of women.
C
Reformers believe in Sharia law as a central political and social force.
D
Reformers want to see more American pop culture in society.
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Which of the following statements best describe why the Dead Sea's water levels are decreasing?

A
The Dead Sea is the final destination for the water of the Jordan River; there is no outlet.
B
High levels of salt make the Dead Sea a poor environment for aquatic life.
C
More water is being siphoned off the Jordan River for agriculture.
D
The extraction of numerous minerals has left the sea at risk of shrinking.
28

Women in Maasai society are responsible for all of the following jobs except __________.

A
building houses
B
collecting water and firewood
C
milking cows
D
building kraals
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30

Which of the following countries has a predominately Muslim culture but follows only secular law?

A
Iran
B
Saudi Arabia
C
the United Arab Emirates
D
Turkey
31

Europeans established southern Africa's coastal cities as __________ and the interior cities as __________.

A
ports . . . mining communities
B
government centers . . . ranching centers
C
tourist destinations . . . agricultural centers
D
trade posts . . . prisons
32

Which of the following statements about the government and society of the United Arab Emirates is true?

A
The UAE is a democratic country where citizens can elect their government.
B
Women serve in many professions and government positions.
C
Sharia law is used exclusively for criminal legal matters in the UAE.
D
Women are not allowed to step outside their homes without a male guardian.
33

The __________ Ocean is west of Africa.

A
Arctic
B
Atlantic
C
Indian
D
Pacific
34

The city of Jerusalem is only important to the Jewish faith. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
35

Which of the following statements about the San Bushmen is true?

A
They are known as the "blue people" for their indigo-colored clothing that stains their skin.
B
They practice their own blend of Islam and traditional African religions.
C
They live in family groups and do not have an official "chief," or leader.
D
They are a seminomadic people who live on the East African plains.
36

Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo by Laura Padgett The __________ is a saltwater lake that is located at the world’s farthest point below sea level.

Question illustration
A
Black Sea
B
Dead Sea
C
Caspian Sea
D
Red Sea
37

Which of the following statements about Sharia law in the Middle East is false?

A
Sharia law is believed to be inspired by God.
B
Many Sharia court systems do not include protections for the accused.
C
Sharia law is a set of civil laws created without the influence of religion.
D
Sharia law legislates criminal acts and penalties.
38

Archaeologists Louis and Mary Leakey found some of the oldest human remains in __________ during the 1950s.

A
South Africa
B
Bolgatanga
C
the Kalahari Desert
D
Olduvai Gorge
39

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image courtesy of NASA The __________ Mountains, circled in purple on the map above, stretch across western Iran and are located next to the Khuzestan Plain.

Question illustration
A
Asir
B
Tigris
C
Zagros
D
Euphrates
40

__________ describes a Jewish nationalist movement to create a Jewish homeland.

A
Zionism
B
Sharia
C
Yom Kippur
D
PLO

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