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