6th Grade Sixth SIx Weeks Exam

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1 As a result of invasion by Muslim armies during the Middle Ages, most people of Southwest Asia and North Africa —

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2 After the Second World War, many Jewish people migrated to which newly established country because of long, traditional links to the region?

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3 Which major geographic factor dominates nations in the region of North Africa and Southwest Asia?

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4 Which letter indicates the nation of Iran?

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5 How have natural resources contributed to the economic activity of the region?

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6 How did geographic factors contribute to the location of the Suez Canal?

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7 What would be the economic impact of the Missing Middle Initiative if it is successful?

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8 According to the data, which country likely has the most developed economy?

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9 Why is Amin's leadership considered harsh and abusive?

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10 Why was Amin able to rule so harshly?

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South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission is an example of —

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12 Which pair correctly labels both countries on the map?

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13 Which term is defined as the deliberate and systematic destruction, in whole or in part, of an ethnic, racial, religious, or national group?

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14 Where are most Australian urban centers located?

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15 Which cultural element was introduced in Australia and New Zealand by British colonists?

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16 The physical geography of Oceania has most likely caused societies in the region to —

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17 How has the location of Australia influenced its environment?

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18 Which kind of geographic formation is pictured in the aerial photograph above?

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19 Which physical process contributes to the reduction in the size of islands in the Pacific Ocean over time?

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20 How does the Australian outback influence the pattern of human settlements in the region?

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21 Which physical process is most responsible for the formation of islands in the Pacific Ocean?

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22 Which factor best explains the difference in skin cancer rates of Australians?

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23 Which adaptations to the environment have the governments of Australia and New Zealand encouraged people to make to reduce skin cancer rates?

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24 How has proximity to beaches influenced the lifestyles of people living in Australia and Oceania?

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25 One way that people living in Oceania have adapted to the environment includes —

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26 How do the geographic features shown on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region?

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27 Which two nations in the region of Southwest Asia have democratic government?

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28 Which description best summarizes the government of Saudi Arabia?

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29 In Central Africa, conflict has been ongoing between Hutus and Tutsis since 1994. According to Professor Nzongola-Ntalaja, what is the source of the conflict between these groups?

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30 Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak?

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