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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.2041-04-01-02-00_files/i0070000.jpg Image courtesy of NASA Which of
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How has global cooperation changed the way societies confront common issues?A. Although poorer countries share knowledge, it is
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The map shows major rivers in the United States.A map of the United States with major rivers labeled. Which river forms a border
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Which of the following was not an important reason that Europeans colonized Africa?A. Europeans believed they were superior and
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All of the following substances are examples of a fossil fuel except __________.A. oil B. iron C. coal D. natural gas
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Most of the Earth’s freshwater is located in __________.A. icecaps and glaciers B. North America C. rivers and lakes D. the
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Analyze the map below and answer the questions that follow.Image courtesy of NASA Where is Asia Minor located on the map above?
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Landforms are best defined as __________.A. natural features and formations on the Earth’s surface B. large bodies of
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Why are the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers important to the people of the Middle East?A. they are important for the shipping of oil
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The __________ in Africa was created by a series of tectonic faults and is characterized by volcanic mountains, escarpments, and
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Knowing the climate of a region is most likely to affect which of the following decisions?A. what clothes to wear B. where to
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In Africa, what do most people do to earn a living?A. Work in factories B. Mine for diamonds, gold, or other resources C. Farm
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The 2004 Thailand tsunami was an example of a(n) __________.A. social dilemma B. political conflict C. economic downturn D.
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All of the following contribute to a high risk of famine in Africa except __________.A. droughts are common B. African nations
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What is the best way to define the word biome?A. a set of areas that experience very little rainfall B. an area with a moderate
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Today, cholera is found in countries __________.A. located along the Ring of Fire B. with low economic and social development C.
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Which of the following best explains the importance of forests as a renewable resource?A. Forests provide a source of recreation
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By comparing the standards of living in Afghanistan and Qatar, which of the following general statements can we make about the
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Which of the following issues is the most significant challenge facing the people of the Middle East today?A. dust storms B.
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Which of the following statements about tropical climates is false?A. Tropical climates have high amounts of precipitation. B.
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Humans can protect forests for future generations by __________.A. cutting down forests that are home to many endangered plants
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.Image by e2020 The map above is a climate map of the Middle East.
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Which of the following reasons best explains why the Earth has so many biomes?A. The Earth has many different plant and animal
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What language do many Muslims learn in order to read the Qur’an in its original form?A. Arabic B. English C. Hebrew D. Persian
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When European countries occupied and partitioned Middle Eastern lands, all of the following effects occurred except __________.A
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Analyze the map below and answer the questions that follow.What type of ecosystem is found in Region B on the map above? A.
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An ongoing plan of action, such as a nation sending aid to another country that has suffered from natural disaster, is best
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Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in a decrease of a country’s mortality rate?A. Poland invades
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Why was racism a factor in the colonization of the African continent?A. Most of the world believed that Africans were superior,
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The most commonly spoken language in the Middle East is __________.A. Arabic B. Kurdish C. Persian D. Turkish
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The silt from the Nile River has been used as a crop fertilizer for thousands of years. After the construction of the Aswan High
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All of the following are characteristics of the culture of North Africa except __________.A. more than 90% of people practice
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Why do some people struggle with water scarcity?A. Freshwater resources are not evenly distributed across the Earth’s surface.
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The large gap between the rich and poor in China and India is an example of a(n) __________.A. social dilemma B. political
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If someone asks what the summer season is like where you live, they are asking about your region’s __________.A. climate B.
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How did the system of apartheid work?A. It established different schools and living spaces for Muslims and Christians. B. It was
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Cholera is a new disease, and very little is known about how to cure it.Please select the best answer from the choices provided
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Analyze the map below and answer the questions that follow.Image courtesy of NASA On the map above, what body of water is arrow
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Most people in Africa earn their living by __________.A. working in service industries B. farming and herding C. working in
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What is the purpose of the Global Positioning System?A. to help find exact location using satellite signals and receivers B. to
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Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.Sue narrowed her eyes as she watched Bill walk into his office. This
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Which of the following statements is true of moderate climates?A. They are found near the Equator. B. The ocean affects their
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The __________ Revolution occurred in __________ after the ayatollah overthrew the existing government in 1979.A. Buddhist . . .
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Analyze the map below and answer the questions that follow./ Image courtesy of NASA Look at the map above. Which of the
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The countries with the world’s lowest economic and social development can be found in which geographic region?A. Africa B.
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Which of the following landforms covers most of northern Africa?A. the Sahel B. the Sahara Desert C. the Atlas Mountains D. the
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When grouped together, all of the world’s natural features and formations are called __________.A. deltas B. landforms C.
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Governments in Africa most frequently have which of the following characteristics?i. stability, with peaceful transitions
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Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.Sue narrowed her eyes as she watched Bill walk into his office. This
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Earthquakes are especially common in which of the following regions?A. the Hindu Kush B. The Empty Quarter C. Iranian Plateau D.
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The production of textiles and food products are major industries in __________.A. Iraq B. Israel C. Saudi Arabia D. Turkey
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The article on education in Afghanistan discussed the challenges faced by students in schools. Considering these challenges,
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The Dome of the Rock, the Wailing Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre are all sacred sites located in __________.A.
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In the Middle East, a kebab is a popular dinner dish made with meat and __________.A. fried bread B. pasta C. vegetables D.
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In 2011, citizens in countries like Bahrain, Syria, and Lebanon began to protest against their governments. What was the purpose
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Water sources in the Middle East are __________.A. easily accessible B. limited C. clean D. unpolluted
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After Middle Eastern lands were partitioned between European countries, France was placed in charge of which region?A. Iraq B.
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Analyze the map below and answer the questions that follow.2041-05-01-01-00_files/i0290000.jpg Image courtesy of NASA The map
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One of the decisions that led to conflict between the Israelis and Palestinian Arabs was a resolution passed by the __________,
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Most Middle Eastern Arabs __________.A. work as farmers and herders B. live in the rural mountains of Turkey C. have settled in
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Which of the following statements best describes the plants and animals found in the desert regions in the Middle East?A. They
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Why are many lakes in the Eastern Mediterranean very salty and full of minerals?A. The earth around them has higher than normal
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Analyze the image below and answer the question that follows.2041-05-03-01-00_files/i0360000.jpg Image by e2020 The hierarchy
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The economy of Saudi Arabia is focused on __________.A. importing more products than it exports B. exporting more products than
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The region that contains part of the country of Turkey is known as __________.A. Palestine B. Asia Minor C. Cyprus D. Sinai
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The __________ industry brings in a lot of money for many Middle Eastern countries, but is also harmful to their environments.A.
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Which two bodies of water are the most important for shipping in the Middle East, especially for the transport of oil?A. the
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Jerusalem is a major holy site for all of the following religions except __________.A. Christianity B. Hinduism C. Islam D.
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A watering method used to grow crops in the dry areas of the Middle East is known as __________.A. exporting B. herding C.
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Which of the following best describes the climate types of the Middle East?A. The entire region is arid desert. B. The majority
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Which of the following cities has caused the most damage to its coastline due to rapid urban development and tourism
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The main cause of Dubai’s environmental problems has been __________.A. dam construction B. irrigation C. oil spills D. rapid
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__________ make up about 75% of the Middle East’s population.A. Arabs B. Kurds C. Persians D. Turks
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In terms of trade, the country of Israel __________.A. imports more products than it exports B. exports more products than it
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Which of the following climate types are found in the Middle East?i. arid ii. semiarid iii. Mediterranean A. i. only B. i. and
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Oil spills in the Middle East have had the largest effect on __________.A. coastal land B. farmland C. forests D. marshes
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Which of the following bodies of water are extremely important for shipping in the Middle East, especially for the transport of
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When a lake has no outlet to the ocean, __________.A. the lake begins to sink below sea level B. salt and minerals build up in
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Which of the following statements is true of farming in the Middle East?A. There is a large amount of fertile farmland available
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Under which type of Middle Eastern government does a parliament choose government leaders, such as a prime minister?A. a
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Hindu Kush, the Elburz, and the Zagros are important mountain ranges found on or near __________.A. the Iranian Plateau B. the
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The desert fox, the ghaf tree, and the native plants of the Dasht-e Kavir share which of the following characteristics?A. They
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The map above shows the countries of the Middle East. Which number on the map shows the location of Iraq?A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.Image courtesy of NASA and the CIA World Factbook The map above shows
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Citizens who wanted fair treatment and new government systems started __________ in 2011.A. peace talks B. invasions C. protests
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Palestine is divided into Palestinian territories and land shared with what other country?A. Syria B. Cyprus C. Egypt D. Israel
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The United Nations passed a __________ that split Palestine into __________.A. resolution . . . two states B. constitution . . .
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The citizen-led protests for democracy and fair treatment across the Middle East are referred to as __________.A. the Middle
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A formal decision that is made by a group of people and carried out with authority is known as __________.A. a resolution B.
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After the 1970s, a peace agreement was reached by which of the following nations?i. Syria and Israel ii. Jordan and Israel iii.
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Though the conflict between the United States and Iraq is ongoing, America is working to __________.A. overthrow the Iraqi
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In 1967, __________ led a preemptive attack against __________, which led to the Six Day War.A. Israel . . . Arab states B. Arab
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A preventative measure taken before others can act is considered a __________ measure.A. partitioning B. preemptive C. harboring
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Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and Turkey are all countries that __________ between 1919 and 1927.A. dominated the Middle East B. developed
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Which continent maintained heavy influence in the Middle East between World War I and World War II?A. North America B. Europe C.
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People in the Middle East began to join together and find unity based on religion, values, and culture as an effect of European
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The Palestinian Arabs and Israel cannot agree on issues such as the borders of Israel or what to do with Palestinian refugees.
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All of the following issues are reasons why peace is still a challenge between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs except
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Which of the following events started the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs?A. Large numbers of European Jews
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Analyze the list of events below and answer the question that follows.1. protests in Tunisia 2. the Islamic Revolution 3. the
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