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.
B. To seize valuable oil fields.
D. Jerusalem
C. Tundra
1. D. Because they offered good farmland, fresh water, and easy transportation
2. B. Wheel
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
Which of the following is NOT an ethnic group? (1 point)
• A. Arab
• B Kurd
• C Muslim
• D Persian
1. B. ethnic group
2. C. Muslim
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
Which of these climates would you LEAST likely find in the Southwest Asia?
(1 point)
• A Desert
• B Mediterranean
• C Tundra
• D Semiarid
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
What was the most modern technological advancement in Mesopotamia/the
Fertile Crescent? (1 point)
• A. Irrigation
• B. Wheel
• C. Fire
• D. Agriculture