1 Most people of the region are __________.A) Israelis B) Turks C) Iranians D) Arabs 2 __________ is(are) a vital resource in the region and can be a source of regional conflict.A) water B) oil C) rivers D) grazing lands 3 Because of the rapid growth of cities such as Baghdad, Cairo, and Tehran, major improvements are needed in the __________, basic urban necessities like streets and utilities.A) urbanization B) infrastucture C) architecture D) substructure 4 The Sumerians used a writing system known as __________ to keep records on clay tablets.A) cuneiform B) Fertile Crescent C) hieroglyphics D) sanskrit 5 The __________, which ran between China and the Mediterranean Sea, encouraged important cultural and commercial exchanges.A) Camel Road B) Silk Road C) Fertile Crescent D) Spice Road 6 Which is NOT one of the three major religions that began in the region?A) Judaism B) Buddhism C) Christianity D) Islam 7 In the 1800s, the idea of __________ helped justify many ethnic groups’ demands for self-rule or independence.A) cultural diversity B) egalitarianism C) nationalism D) centrism 8 __________ has become the region’s main language.A) Hebrew B) Farsi C) Turkish D) Arabic 9 In Mesopotamia, the Sumerians built large, mud-brick temples called __________, which were shaped like pyramids.A) ziggurats B) mosques C) pyramids D) calligraphy 10 Islamic holidays include __________.A) Easter B) Yom Kippur C) Id al Adha D) Hanukkah