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wcLowman SWAsia & NA

Lowman Southwest Asia and North Africa

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What would be common to see in Southwest Asia and North Africa? Mosques, temples and pyramids would be found.
Why do Egyptians settle near the Nile River? The Nile provides transportation for people and goods.
To unify the petroleum policies and ensure stabilization of oil markets is important to : OPEC is important to the oil industry.
The most practiced religion in Southwest Asia is : Islam is the most practiced religion.
What is the holy period of fasting for Muslims called ? The Muslim month of fasting is called Ramadan.
What natural resource has influenced Saudi Arabia and Iraq? Oil is the natural resource.
Leaving Spain on a ship and not having to go around Africa to get to Saudi Arabia is a benefit of the : The Suez Canal provides a great short cut.
People who celebrate the Jewish New Year take off work on : Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish holiday.
What religion spread during the Ottoman Empire ? Islam spread during this period.
The most common language in Southwest Asia and North Africa is : Arabic is the common language.
What were some of Mesopotamia's cultural and technological contributions to the world? They invented the first wheel, super hero, written language, library and were the first farmers.
The villages and towns in ancient Mesopotamia were built between what 2 rivers? The towns were built between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Iran's government is a theocracy because : Iran follows religious laws and has religious courts to interpret the laws.
Hieroglyphics, mummies and pharaohs are traits of the : These are traits of the Ancient Egyptians.
Circling the Great Mosque of Mecca, Ka'aba, 7 times counter-clockwise are part of : This is part of Hajj.
What religion originated in Southwest Asia? Christianity originated in Southwest Asia.
The quality of education in most schools in Southwest Asia and North Africa are considered: Schools are described as poor.
In the past, women living in Southwest Asia : Women had fewer rights than men.
No checks and balances, Government leaders with complete control and no free speech are part of : These are part of an unlimited government.
Yemen's economic development of 49% poverty rate is considered : Yemen's economic development is Level 3 - underdeveloped.
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