Question 1

Question

A)Which statement about ethnic groups in Southwest Asia is accurate?(1 point)
Responses

Arabs are the majority in every country in the region.
Arabs are the majority in every country in the region.

Arabs are the largest ethnic group in the region.
Arabs are the largest ethnic group in the region.

Kurds make up the largest ethnic group on the Arabian Peninsula.
Kurds make up the largest ethnic group on the Arabian Peninsula.

People in the same ethnic group follow the same religion.
People in the same ethnic group follow the same religion.
Question 2
A)How would the economies of Saudi Arabia and Iraq be affected if people in other countries stopped using as much oil as they do today?(1 point)
Responses

Their economies would suffer as the price of oil went up and their profits went down.
Their economies would suffer as the price of oil went up and their profits went down.

Their economies would improve as the price of oil rose and jobs in the oil industry were created.
Their economies would improve as the price of oil rose and jobs in the oil industry were created.

Their economies would suffer as other countries bought less of the oil that Saudi Arabia and Iraq produce.
Their economies would suffer as other countries bought less of the oil that Saudi Arabia and Iraq produce.

Their economies would not be seriously affected because the are very diverse.
Their economies would not be seriously affected because the are very diverse.
Question 3
A)Which reason best explains why certain areas of Southwest Asia have low population density?(1 point)
Responses

The semi-arid climate makes farming difficult because it produces very little rainfall.
The semi-arid climate makes farming difficult because it produces very little rainfall.

The moist climate limits job opportunities because it reduces oil production.
The moist climate limits job opportunities because it reduces oil production.

The semi-arid climate produces heavy rainfall that contributes to devastating floods.
The semi-arid climate produces heavy rainfall that contributes to devastating floods.

The moist climate reduces agricultural production by causing water shortages.
The moist climate reduces agricultural production by causing water shortages.
Question 4
A)Match each country to its government.(1 point)
Democracy Monarchy
Cyprus

Saudi Arabia

Qatar

Lebanon

Question 5
A)Use the drop-down menus to complete the sentence.(1 point)
Turkey is a(n)
with a(n)
economy.
Question 6
A)
Read the quote about government in Iran.



"We thought that Mr. Khatami's victory was a victory for us as well. The election of a more democratic government seemed to be a bright new beginning...But within less than a year of the election, the journalists, reformists, and intellectuals began to be persecuted by hard-liners in the judiciary and Intelligence Ministry..."

Based on this quote, how does Camella Entekhabifard feel about the Iranian government.

(1 point)
Responses

She supports reforms and was disappointed when they did not come about.
She supports reforms and was disappointed when they did not come about.

She supports hard-liners who want the Supreme Leader to have more power.
She supports hard-liners who want the Supreme Leader to have more power.

She believes reformers should be silenced to keep Iran's government strong.
She believes reformers should be silenced to keep Iran's government strong.

She supports a more democratic government but opposes freedom of speech.
She supports a more democratic government but opposes freedom of speech.
Question 7
A)Which is one ongoing obstacle to peace between Israel and Palestinian Arabs?(1 point)
Responses

Israel will not give up its settlements on the Sinai Peninsula.
Israel will not give up its settlements on the Sinai Peninsula.

Palestinians want to take back land that once belonged to their families.
Palestinians want to take back land that once belonged to their families.

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) continues to deny Israel's right to exist.
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) continues to deny Israel's right to exist.

Egypt has refused to negotiate with Israel.
Egypt has refused to negotiate with Israel.
Question 8
A)Which of the following BEST describes why civil war broke out between different ethnic and religious groups in Irag?(1 point)
Responses

They disagreed about who should control certain cities and regions.
They disagreed about who should control certain cities and regions.

They disagreed about whether Islam should be the country's official religion.
They disagreed about whether Islam should be the country's official religion.

They disagreed about how to deal with the rise of ISIS.
They disagreed about how to deal with the rise of ISIS.

They disagreed about the form of government that Iraq should have.
They disagreed about the form of government that Iraq should have.
Question 9
A)What happened in 2014 that made the ongoing civil war in Syria even more complicated?(1 point)
Responses

The Arab Spring led to demonstrations in Syria.
The Arab Spring led to demonstrations in Syria.

The Assad government used chemical weapons.
The Assad government used chemical weapons.

ISIS launched an attack on Syria.
ISIS launched an attack on Syria.

The United States attacked a Syrian air base.
The United States attacked a Syrian air base.
Question 10
A)Drag and drop the events to arrange them from the event that occurred first to the event that occurred last.(1 point)
Arrange responses in the correct order to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired position and insert response at that position. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can be moved using the up and down arrow keys or by dragging with a mouse.
Question 11
A)Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.(1 point)
Major cities in South Asia tended to develop in areas that have
Question 12
A)Which cultural feature do most people in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh share?(1 point)
Responses

Hinduism
Hinduism

Punjabi
Punjabi

Islam
Islam

Sinhalese
Sinhalese
Question 13
A)Which South Asia country has the strongest democracy?(1 point)
Responses

India
India

Pakistan
Pakistan

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Question 14
A)Which of the following is evidence of religious tension in South Asia?(1 point)
Responses

civil war in Sri Lanka
civil war in Sri Lanka

Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

Pakistani government attacking East Pakistan
Pakistani government attacking East Pakistan

British colonization of India
British colonization of India
Question 15
A)Which of the following statements best describes relations between India and Pakistan?(1 point)
Responses

The countries have had peaceful relations since the partition of India.
The countries have had peaceful relations since the partition of India.

The countries have an ongoing trade dispute with Bangladesh.
The countries have an ongoing trade dispute with Bangladesh.

The countries have had conflicts over the region of Kashmir.
The countries have had conflicts over the region of Kashmir.

The countries have agreed not to develop nuclear weapons.
The countries have agreed not to develop nuclear weapons.
Question 16
A)Which of the following has led to high illiteracy rates in some South Asian nations. (1 point)
Responses

the lack of investment in human capital
the lack of investment in human capital

their mixed economies with market elements
their mixed economies with market elements

an increase of skilled jobs
an increase of skilled jobs

their slow population growth
their slow population growth
Question 17
A)Many problems in South Asia are attributed to water.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 18
A)Air pollution from motor vehicle exhaust and industry does not create a challenge for air quality in South Asia.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 19
A)People lack clean drinking water in South Asia.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 20
A)Climate change is not a threat in South Asia.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 21
A)Poverty is the biggest challenge in the region of South Asia.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 22
A)Large populations have no impact on poverty in South Asia.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 23
A)Some obstacles that impact poverty in this region are unequal treatment of women and high population growth rates.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
B)Providing better education for people, particularly women, would not help poverty in any way. (1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 24
A)Providing better education for people, particularly women, would not help poverty in any way. (1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 25
A)Why was India divided into two countries?(1 point)
Responses

religious conflict
religious conflict

political conflict
political conflict

financial conflict
financial conflict
Question 26
A)There was conflict between Muslims and Hindus in India.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 27
A)Hindus in Bengal feared that they would face discrimination because the area was Muslim dominated.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 28
A)Britain decided to divide India into two regions.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 29
A)Where does Wahabbism have the most influence?(1 point)
Responses

India
India

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia

Pakistan
Pakistan

Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Question 30
A)Which branch of Islam is Wahabbism?(1 point)
Responses

Shiite Muslim
Shiite Muslim

Sunni Islam
Sunni Islam
Question 31
A)Wahhabism is a form of fundamentalism.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 32
A)Wahabbis believe in accepting the modern interpretations of the Quran.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False

Answer 1

Here are the responses to the questions you've provided:

Question 1 B) Arabs are the largest ethnic group in the region.

Question 2 C) Their economies would suffer as other countries bought less of the oil that Saudi Arabia and Iraq produce.

Question 3 A) The semi-arid climate makes farming difficult because it produces very little rainfall.

Question 4

• Democracy: Cyprus, Lebanon
• Monarchy: Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Question 5 Turkey is a(n) democracy with a(n) mixed economy. (You might finish the statement with "mixed" based on common classifications of Turkey's economy.)

Question 6 A) She supports reforms and was disappointed when they did not come about.

Question 7 B) Palestinians want to take back land that once belonged to their families.

Question 8 A) They disagreed about who should control certain cities and regions.

Question 9 C) ISIS launched an attack on Syria.

Question 10 Instructions are not applicable here; please provide the specific events to arrange them.

Question 11 Major cities in South Asia tended to develop in areas that have access to water. (You can select an appropriate option based on the information you have.)

Question 12 C) Islam

Question 13 A) India

Question 14 A) civil war in Sri Lanka

Question 15 C) The countries have had conflicts over the region of Kashmir.

Question 16 A) the lack of investment in human capital

Question 17 A) True

Question 18 B) False

Question 19 A) True

Question 20 B) False

Question 21 A) True

Question 22 B) False

Question 23 A) True B) False

Question 24 B) False

Question 25 A) religious conflict

Question 26 A) True

Question 27 A) True

Question 28 A) True

Question 29 B) Saudi Arabia

Question 30 B) Sunni Islam

Question 31 A) True

Question 32 B) False

Please review these responses and adjust any that may not align with your local context or specific curriculum!