Glencoe World Geography

Chapter 18: The Cultural Geography of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia

The cultural Geography of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia

1
Most people of the region are __________.
A)Israelis
B)Turks
C)Iranians
D)Arabs
2
__________ is(are) a vital resource in the region and can be a source of regional conflict.
A)water
B)oil
C)rivers
D)grazing lands
3
Because of the rapid growth of cities such as Baghdad, Cairo, and Tehran, major improvements are needed in the __________, basic urban necessities like streets and utilities.
A)urbanization
B)infrastucture
C)architecture
D)substructure
4
The Sumerians used a writing system known as __________ to keep records on clay tablets.
A)cuneiform
B)Fertile Crescent
C)hieroglyphics
D)sanskrit
5
The __________, which ran between China and the Mediterranean Sea, encouraged important cultural and commercial exchanges.
A)Camel Road
B)Silk Road
C)Fertile Crescent
D)Spice Road
6
Which is NOT one of the three major religions that began in the region?
A)Judaism
B)Buddhism
C)Christianity
D)Islam
7
In the 1800s, the idea of __________ helped justify many ethnic groups’ demands for self-rule or independence.
A)cultural diversity
B)egalitarianism
C)nationalism
D)centrism
8
__________ has become the region’s main language.
A)Hebrew
B)Farsi
C)Turkish
D)Arabic
9
In Mesopotamia, the Sumerians built large, mud-brick temples called __________, which were shaped like pyramids.
A)ziggurats
B)mosques
C)pyramids
D)calligraphy
10
Islamic holidays include __________.
A)Easter
B)Yom Kippur
C)Id al Adha
D)Hanukkah
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