Question

A) What was the most significant consequence of the European partitioning and mandate system of Southwest Asia after WWI?
(1 point)
A. The mandate system caused conflict in Southwest Asia because it grouped people together with vast ethnic and cultural differences.
B. The mandate system contributed to the rapid spread of Islam throughout the region.
C. The mandate system improved relations between Muslims and Christians.
D. The mandate system created a politically stable environment in Southwest Asia.
B) After this war the Mandate System began (1 point)
A. The Crusades
B. World War I
C. World War II
D. Gulf War

Question 2
A) Which historical factors contributed to the establishment of the modern state of Israel? (1 point)
A. The development of Zionism in Europe
B. The attempted genocide of European Jews in the Holocaust
C. The successful Reconquista of Spain
D. The failure of the Crusades

Question 3
A) Sunni and Shia Muslims share many of the same beliefs. What do they disagree on? (1 point)
A. Muhammad is the most important prophet.
B. The Quran is the holy book.
C. The Muslim caliph should be a descent of Muhammad.
D. The Five Pillars are central to their religion.
B) In which order did the three Abrahamic religions develop in Southwest Asia? (1 point)
A. Islam, Christianity, Judaism
B.Judaism, Christianity, Islam
C. Judaism, Islam, Christianity
D. Christianity, Judaism, Islam

C)
In 2007, what percentage of Israelis felt that peace was very important to their country's economic future?
(1 point)
A. 70%
B. 77%

Question 4
C. 78%
D. 83%
A) Why Iraq invade Kuwait during the Persian Gulf war? (1 point)
A. To regain control of the Suez canal.
B. To seize valuable oil fields.
C. To expel the ethnic minorities there.
D. To support the Sunnis in their civil war.
Question 5

A) Label the Tigris and Euphrates rivers on this map. (1 point)

Tigris River Euphrates River

Question 6
A) Label on the map the countries of Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. (4 points)
Iran Iraq Israel Saudi Arabia

Question 7
B) Established by King David as the capital of Israel in around 1,000 BCE The crucifixion of Jesus occurred here around 33 CE The
destination of Muhammad's night journey All of these are describing which Middle Eastern city? (1 point)
A Nazareth
B Tel Aviv
C Bethlehem
D Jerusalem
A) Which of these climates would you LEAST likely find in the Southwest Asia? (1 point)
A Desert
B Mediterranean
C Tundra
D Semiarid

Question 8
A) Why did the early civilizations of Southwest Asia develop in Mesopotamia? (1 point)
A. Because the Kaaba is located there
B. Because the desert landscape was home to many nomadic animals
C. Because the rugged mountainous terrain offered protection from invaders
D. Because they offered good farmland, fresh water, and easy transportation
B) What was the most modern technological advancement in Mesopotamia/the Fertile Crescent? (1 point)
A. Irrigation
B. Wheel
C. Fire
D. Agriculture

Question 9
A) What is the term for a group of people who share a common language, culture, or history? (1 point)
A. gender group
B. ethnic group
C. racial group
D. national group
B) Which of the following is NOT an ethnic group? (1 point)
A. Arab
B Kurd
C Muslim
D Persian

Question 10
A) Which region is MOST closely associated with Islam? (1 point)
A India
B Europe
C Middle East
D North America

B)
Using this map of ethnic groups in the country of Iran, what can be determined?
(1 point)
A. Most Muslims are Arab.
B. Persians are not found in western Iran.
C. Kurds likely migrated from Afghanistan.
D Islam is made up of many different ethnic groups

Question 11
A) This religion served as the foundation for all other Abrahamic Religions, and it is still practiced today. (1 point)
A Christianity
B Hinduism
C Judaism
D Islam
B) As indicated in the Quran, what is true of the prophet Muhammad? (1 point)
A. His image should be worshiped.
B. He was the messenger of God.
C. He would replace Jesus as the embodiment of God on earth.
D. He believed in many gods.
C) Which events are associated with European Christians taking control of lands ruled by Muslims? (1 point)
A. Inquisition and Pilgrimage
B. Crusades and Reconquista
C. Iranian Revolution and Persian Gulf War
D. Babylonian Exile and Holocaust

Question 12
A)
Which European country was ruled by an Islamic Empire?
(1 point)

A. France
B. Greece
C. Italy
D. Spain

Answer 1

A) A
B) B

Question 2
A) A and B

Question 3
A) C
B) B
C) C (78%)

Question 4
A) B

Question 5
A) Tigris = the eastern river; Euphrates = the western river

Question 6
Iran = the large country east of Iraq (bordering the Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea)
Iraq = west of Iran, north of Saudi Arabia
Israel = on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean, west of Jordan
Saudi Arabia = the large country south of Iraq occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula

Question 7
B) D
A) C

Question 8
A) D
B) B

Question 9
A) B
B) C

Question 10
A) C
B) D

Question 11
A) C
B) B
C) B

Question 12
A) D