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SS Unit III Test
SW and Central Asia Test Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What form of government does Iran have? | Theocracy, because the government is based on Islamic law. |
| What form of monarchy does Saudi Arabia have? | Absolute Monarchy, the king has all the power. |
| One of OPEC's main goals | to keep the price of oil steady |
| Which two rivers feed water to the Aral Sea? | Amu and Syr Darya are the two rivers that give water to the Aral Sea. Also, rainwater collects in the Aral Sea. |
| A high HDI ranking means... | a country has good healthcare which means a high life expectancy. Also, people receive a good education which means better chances of making more money. |
| Look under targets or a map to know the location of these countries and physical features: | Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Arabian Peninsula |
| What aspect of the site of Constantinople protected the city during attacks? | It was surrounded on 3 sides by water. |
| The Nile River flows from the Highlands of E. Africa to the Mediterranean. What is one reason this river is important? | It gave rise to the Egyptian civilization. |
| How do mountains help create deserts? | Mountains block moist winds.This prevents rain from falling on the desert side of the mountain. This side is called the "rain shadow." |
| What area in Southwest Asia is know as "the cradle of civilization?" | Mesopotamia |
| How can Southwest Asian countries promote economic growth? | better education, modernize buildings and roads, and develop its resources |
| Review symbols of religions... | Christianity (cross), Judaism (star of david), Islam (crescent/star) |
| Oil in SW Asia has created ___________ and _________ | prosperity and conflict. |
| Benefits of Green Revolution | Can sell food cheaper because you can make it faster and cheaper. |
| Main cause of the Aral Sea shrinking? | Use of Amu and Syr Rivers for farm irrigation. |
| Disadvantage of the Aral Sea shrinking | water to salty for animals/plants, changed climate (Uzbekistan summers are hotter), negative population growth, poor health |
| What happened to the fish population when the Aral Sea shrank? | Many species died. |
| Why is the formation of OPEC important? | it allowed member countries to work together to vote and manage most of the oil market. |
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