World Geo- Southwest Asia Test-

What is the Muslim Holy Book

Koran

The followers of Islam are called?

Muslims

Muslims call their God what?

Allah

Where do Muslim trek every year?

To Saudi Arabia for the Haij (pilgrimage to Mecca)

What do Muslims follow in order to go to heaven?

The Five Pillars of Faith

What is the lowest point on the earth?

NOT- the Caspian Sea

What is desalination?

Purifying water

Why is desalination important in the Middle east?

Water is scarce.

What are the Cancasus nation?

Azerbaijan
Armenia
Georgia

Who are Zionists?

Jews who want to return to Israel their homeland

How do the Arabs living in Palestine feel about the Jews returning to Israel?

They are upset

How many days did it take the Jews to miraculously gain land from Arab nations?

6 days

What group refuses to recognize Israel and the Jews in Palestine?

Palestinian Liberation Organization

The main resource in the Middle east is what ?

OIL

An infrastructure means what?

All of the support facilities inside a country

What is the main religion in Turkey and Iran?

Islam

Are the European nations allowed to be members of OPEC?

NO

Did Jews flee to the US after WWII?

NO

What kind of workforce does Israel have?

One of the most skilled and well-educated, which is a great resource.

What is the government of Israel called?

KNESSET

What plays a major role in world relations today with the Middle East?

Oil reserves

Is the Negev desert in Syria?

No

Is the Caspian Sea the lowest point on the earth?

No!

God's people trace their lineage back to who?

Abraham

True or False. Is Russia and Africa part of of Southwest Asia?

False

Is the Sahara the biggest desert in all of Asia?

No

The capital of Syria?

damacus

The capital of Turkey?

Ankara

The capital of Israel?

Jerusalem

Capital of Lebanon

Beirut

Capital of Iran

Tehran

Capital of Iraq?

Bagdad

United Arab Emirates capital?

Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia's capital is ?

Riyadh

Know where these rivers are on the map:

Caspian Sea, Euphrates River, Black Sea, Persian Gulf, Red Sea, tigris River, Rub'al Khali