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- 1. Multiple Choice
Use the map of Southwest Asia to answer the question.
Which table correctly identifies the two rivers labeled on the map?
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which faith would a Persian person living in Iran most likely follow?
Sunni Islam
Christianity
Shia Islam
Judaism
- 3. Multiple Choice
How is the head of government determined in a presidential democracy?
Citizens elect legislators who then select the head of government.
Citizens vote for the candidate they want to be the head of government.
The child of the previous head of government becomes the next head of government.
The highest-ranking officer in the nation's military serves as the head of government.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Use the map to answer the question.
Based on your knowledge of social studies, what correctly explains some of the variation in gross domestic products shown on the map?
Nigeria controls large oil fields.
Kenya spends a lot on education.
South Africa has very few resources.
DR Congo promotes entrepreneurship.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Because the lack of water in the environment makes it difficult to irrigate land, where would it be most challenging to farm in Africa?
the rain forest
the Sahara
the Sahel
the savanna
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why does Nigeria face much larger problems with water pollution than many other countries?
Nigerian farmers rely heavily on chemical fertilizers due to the poor quality of the country's soil.
Nigeria's oil industry has caused many oil spills that have contaminated Nigeria's water supply.
A nuclear power plant in Nigeria leaked dangerous radioactive material into Nigeria's water supply
Major cities in Nigeria have grown rapidly and caused increases in industrial and human waste.
- 7. Multiple Choice
South Africa is a parliamentary democracy. Based on this information, how is the president of South Africa determined?
Whoever controls the South African military becomes the president
The legislature of South Africa votes to elect the president.
Whoever controls the South African courts becomes the president.
The citizens of South Africa vote directly for the president.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Read the passage and answer the question.
Omar and Youssef speak the same language but live in different cities. They share similar customs and grew up eating the same kinds of food. Both of them study the same holy book and make sure to pray five times each day. Every three years, Youssef votes in presidential elections. Omar is loyal to his king but wishes the leader of his country were an elected official.
Based on the text, which statement about the ethnic and religious identities of Omar and Youssef is likely true?
Omar and Youssef are members of the same ethnic group, but they follow different religions and live in different countries.
Omar and Youssef are members of different ethnic groups, but they follow the same religion and live in the same country.
Omar and Youssef are members of the same ethnic group, they follow the same religion, and they live in the same country.
Omar and Youssef are members of the same ethnic group and follow the same religion, but they live in different countries.
- 9. Multiple Choice
How do people's agricultural practices affect the environment of sub-Saharan Africa?
Many farmers practice slash-and-burn agriculture, leading to deforestation and desertification.
Many farmers practice slash-and-burn agriculture, leading to long-term improvements in soil quality
Many farmers are nomadic herders, leading to long-term improvements in soil quality.
Many farmers are nomadic herders, leading to deforestation and desertification.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Use the image to answer the question.
Starting in the mid-2000s, Nigeria began to decentralize and privatize its energy industry. The government has also taken steps to reduce government corruption. What was the most likely effect of these reforms?
Nigeria's economic freedom decreased and it transitioned to a mixed economy.
Nigeria's economic freedom decreased and it became more like a command economy.
Nigeria's economic freedom increased and it transitioned to a traditional economy.
Nigeria's economic freedom increased and it became more like a market economy.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Use the image to answer the question.
In which country does the government have the most influence over the economy?
South Africa
Nigeria
Botswana
Kenya
- 12. Multiple Choice
Use the diagrams to answer the question.
Which diagrams best reflect the role of citizens in choosing government leaders in Kenya and Nigeria?
Diagram Y reflects the role of citizens in both Kenya and Nigeria.
Diagram X reflects the role of citizens in both Kenya and Nigeria.
Diagram X reflects the role of citizens in Kenya, and diagram Y reflects the role of citizens in Nigeria.
Diagram Y reflects the role of citizens in Kenya, and diagram X reflects the role of citizens in Nigeria.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Hakim lives in Iraq. He is the same ethnicity as the majority of the Iraqi people. He also follows the same religion as most people in Iraq. Which statement best describes Hakim?
Hakim is Persian and follows Judaism.
. Hakim is Persian and follows Sunni Islam.
Hakim is Arabic and follows Shia Islam.
Hakim is Arabic and follows Christianity.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Read the text and answer the question.
Jacob's family is planning a trip to the holiest site in their religion, the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. To prepare for the trip, Jacob has been reading the history and teachings of his people in the Torah. He is very excited to see such a historically important place. Which religion do Jacob and his family most likely follow?
Christianity
Judaism
Shia Islam
Sunni Islam
- 15. Multiple Choice
Use the map to answer the question.
One of the numerals on the map marks the Red Sea. Which statement about the Red Sea's location is correct?
It forms the southern border of Iran.
It forms the northern border of Turkey.
. It forms the eastern border of Afghanistan.
. It forms the western border of Saudi Arabia.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Use the map to answer the question.
One of the numerals on the map marks the Strait of Hormuz. What does the Strait of Hormuz link?
the Tigris River and the Red Sea
the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf
the Arabian Sea and the Tigris River
the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea
- 17. Multiple Choice
Use the map to answer the question.
Which letter marks the country where the Gaza Strip and the West Bank are located?
letter U
letter W
letter Y
letter Z
- 18. Multiple Choice
Use the map to answer the question.
One of the letters on the map represents Turkey. Which two marked countries share a border with Turkey?
Afghanistan and Iraq
Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan
Iran and Saudi Arabia
Iraq and Iran
- 19. Multiple Choice
Use the map to answer the question.
Amin is making the Hajj to Mecca from his home in Afghanistan. Based on the map, which statement correctly describes the journey he is making?
Amin is traveling from country Z to country V.
Amin is traveling from country Z to country W.
Amin is traveling from country X to country V.
Amin is traveling from country X to country Z.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Use the map to answer the question.
Which African region's environment has been damaged the most by the logging industry and commercial farming?
region 1
region 2
region 3
region 4
- 21. Multiple Choice
Use the climate map of Africa to answer the question.
Based on the map and your knowledge of social studies, which region has the HIGHEST population density?
region I
region II
region III
region IV
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not one of the Pillars of Islam?
praying five times each day
following the teachings of the Tanakh
giving charity to the poor
taking a holy pilgrimage to Mecca
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