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?

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Lake Victoria

Question 2

Why are drums so important in many African cultures?

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They are used to gather a community together and for ceremonial purposes.

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?

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the Ethiopian Highlands

Question 4

Which Middle Eastern plateau is surrounded by mountains and contains two uninhabitable deserts?

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Iran's Interior Plateau

Question 5

In the 1920s, Western powers began to expand their influence in the Middle East primarily due to __________.

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the discovery of oil in the region

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?

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Mesopotamia

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the status of women in Saudi Arabia is false?

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Women are not allowed to attend colleges or universities.

Question 8

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

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F

Question 9

Which basin is located in west Africa and is covered in tropical rainforests?

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the Congo Basin

Question 10

How is the African continent diverse? Summarize this continent's diversity in terms of its languages, religions, and cultural influences.

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Africa is highly diverse with over 2,000 languages, major religions including Christianity, Islam, and indigenous beliefs, and cultural influences from indigenous societies, Arab traders, European colonialism, and globalization.

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