SwANA-Culture and Religions

Multiple Choice

Why are Southwest Asia and North Africa considered one cultural region?

• They share a common language and religion

• They have the same climate

• They are both located in Asia

• They have the same government

Open Ended

Explain the difference between monotheism and polytheism.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following religions originated in Southwest Asia and North Africa?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• All of the above

Open Ended

What are the two main types of Jews, and how do they differ in their approach to tradition and modern culture?

Open Ended

What is the Torah and what significance does it hold in Judaism?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main branches of Christianity?

• Catholic

• Protestant

• Eastern Orthodox

• Sunni

Multiple Choice

Which group makes up the majority of Muslims worldwide?

• Sunni

• Shia

• Catholic

• Eastern Orthodox

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Shahada

• Salah

• Sawm

• Jihad

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the Kaaba and the Black Stone in the practice of Hajj.

Multiple Select

Which of the following beliefs are shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• Monotheism

• Abraham is an important figure

• Jerusalem is a Holy City

• Reincarnation

Open Ended

Discuss how Jerusalem's role as a holy city for multiple religions contributes to its importance in modern politics.

Open Ended

How does futbol contribute to cultural convergence in SwANA and globally?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about culture and religion in Southwest Asia and North Africa, what is one question you still have or something you would like to learn more about?