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PART ONE - Unit 4 SW Asia History Test 2019
Test Description: History of the Middle East
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) 1) The main source of conflict in the Middle East between Israel and the Palestinians involves
A
communism.
B
slavery.
C
religion.
D
oil rights.
2) Which group is generally held responsible for the terror attacks of September 11, 2001?
A
Taliban
B
Hezbollah
C
Al-Qaeda
D
PLO
3) Which of these statements BEST describes the Taliban?
A
the ruling party of Afghanistan toppled by U.S. forces in late 2001
B
part of the Axis of Evil as identified in President Bush's State of the Union address in 2002
C
the terrorist group responsible for the attacks on September 11, 2001
D
the political party of Saddam Hussein that was toppled in 2003
4) Which of these is a way in which Christianity is different from Judaism?
A
Christianity is monotheistic
B
Christians believe Jesus to be the Messiah
C
Jews believe in the Trinity Doctrine
D
Jewish prophets are not in the Bible
5) The split into Sunni and Shia divisions of Islam can be traced to
A
a loss of territory to religious rebels in Arabia.
B
a dispute over the succession of Muhammad's wives.
C
a dispute over the question of Muhammad's successor
D
the failure to defeat invading forces from Persia.
6) The cities of Mecca and Medina were vital to the foundation of what religion?
A
Judaism
B
Hinduism
C
Islam
D
Christianity
7) The Koran (Qur'an) is the sacred book of what religion?
A
Hinduism
B
Christianity
C
Buddhism
D
Islam
8) Since the creation of Israel in 1948
A
B) there have been ongoing conflicts between Israel and the Arab world.
B
the United Nations has acted as the central government in the region.
C
Israel has helped the nations in the region form democratic governments.
D
the nations of the Middle East have worked together peacefully.
9) Iran is unique in the Middle East because its official religion is
A
Christianity.
B
Sunni Islam.
C
Shia Islam.
D
Judaism.
10) Who is the MOST important historical figure in Christianity?
A
Muhammed
B
Elijah
C
Abraham
D
Jesus
11) What religion is not only practiced today but also served as the foundation for both Christianity and Islam?
A
Buddhism
B
Judaism
C
Taoism
D
Hinduism
12) What was the name of the political movement dedicated to establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine?
A
isolationism
B
Zionism
C
nationalism
D
Anti-Semitism
13) What is the MAIN difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
A
The Sunni fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan.
B
The Shia wanted a family member of Muhammad to succeed him.
C
The Sunni believe in the idea of Monotheism.
D
The Shia pray towards Mecca five times every day.
14) The revelations of Muhammad form the basis of which religion?
A
Judaism
B
Hinduism
C
Islam
D
Taoism
15) The duties expected of every Muslim are outlined in the
A
Five Pillars.
B
Seven Sanctities
C
Ten Commandments.
D
Eightfold Path.
16) Which territory was controlled by Great Britain in the years following World War I and lost land when the nation of Israel was created in 1948?
A
Palestine
B
Egypt
C
Iraq
D
Iran
17) Which of these branches of Islam has always had the majority of followers since the Sunni–Shia split?
A
Shia
B
Sufi
C
Sunni
D
Wahhabi
18) After the formation of Israel on May 14, 1948, what was the reaction of surrounding Arab nations?
A
The Arab nations built up their militaries in preparation for an attack the following year
B
A coalition of Arab nations introduced the Partition Plan for Palestine to the United Nations.
C
The five surrounding nations immediately attacked Israel.
D
Arab nations signed a peace treaty with the new nation of Israel.
19) In 1948, the state of Israel was formed to give which group of people a homeland?
A
Jewish
B
Muslims
C
Hindus
D
Christians
20) Why was 1948 a pivotal year for the United States with regards to its involvement in the Middle East?
A
The U.S. began drilling for oil in the Arabian Peninsula.
B
The U.S. allied with Iraq in its ongoing war with the country of Iran.
C
The U.S. helped to break the Soviet blockade of the Suez Canal.
D
The U.S. was first to recognize the independence of the state of Israel.
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