Unit 1 Review - Middle East Geography

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A hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca and praying five times a day are examples of...

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the Five Pillars of Faith, practiced by Muslims

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What do Islam, Christianity, and Judaism NOT have in common?

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Jesus Christ is the messiah, or savior

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Which best explains the division between Shi'a and Sunni?

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It refers to the who should lead the religion of Islam - Shi'a Muslims say the leader must be a blood relative of Muhammad, and Sunni Muslims say that anyone can be the leader.

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Where do most people live in SW Asia / Middle East?

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Near rivers / coastlines, because people need access to water

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Which city is thought to be important to Jews, Christians, and Muslims?

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Jerusalem

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Which religious group is NOT correctly matched with its description? Christianity - The Bible, Jesus Christ is the messiah; Judaism - Oldest religion, worship in temples/synagogue; Islam - Founded by Moses, believers must travel to Jerusalem during lifetime; Christianity - largest religion in the world, divided into Catholic, Protestant, & Orthodox

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Islam - Founded by Moses, believers must travel to Jerusalem during lifetime

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Which action by Turkey has led to conflict with neighboring countries?

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building dams on rivers and reducing the water supply for nations down river

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Which number marks the Euphrates River?

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1

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What number marks Afghanistan?

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1

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Which country is marked by the “3”?

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Iraq