Mid-term Review - Social Studies

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Not all ________ are Muslim, some of them practice Christianity, also.

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Arabs

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Which two religions recognize the Old Testament? Options: Judaism and Islam, Christianity and Islam, Judaism and Christianity

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Judaism and Christianity

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What is the definition of monotheism?

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belief in one god

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What is the holy city for all 3 religions? (Options: Dhaka, Jerusalem, Mecca, Ankara)

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Jerusalem

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Which religions regard Abraham as the "father figure?"

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Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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What is the holy city for all 3 religions? (Options: Dhaka, Jerusalem, Mecca, Ankara)

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Jerusalem

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Why did the Islamic faith split into two sects - Sunni and Shia?

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They disagreed over who should replace Muhammad as the new leader after his death.

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In the Middle East and Africa, why are cities and big industries located near the water?

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To dump waste, hydroelectricity, and better shipping

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TRUE OR FALSE: Water is in great supply throughout the Middle East - many are drinking it and using it for farming

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False

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Which of the following is NOT a cause of the Middle Eastern water crisis? Drought conditions, Humid climate, Dry land, Population growth

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Humid climate