North Africa and Southwest Asia Study Guide

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North Africa and Southwest Asia Study Guide
What city in this region is sacred to all three monotheistic religions? The holiest city for the Muslims. An Islamic house of worship is called a
The longest river in the world. The largest desert in the world. The canal that connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
The strait that connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman(Arabian Sea) The city located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Area of lush vegetation in a desert.
A dry river bed that contains water only after a rain. Fan-shaped fertile area at the mouth of the Nile River. The most plentiful and valuable resource in the region.
The most precious resource in this region. The artificial lake created by the Aswan High Dam. Ships of the Deserts
The area located between the Tigris and the Euphrates is known as The organization formed to give oil-producing nations control over the production and price of oil. The country of Israel was once known as what?
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The language of most people in this region. The three non-Arab countries in the Middle East. Name the 4 chokepoints of North Africa and Southwest Asia.
The followers of Muhammad. Climate type that dominates SOUTHWEST ASIA. Country created as a homeland for the Jews.
The narrow band of grassland that runs east to west along the Southern Edge of the Sahara. OPEC stands for