Mid-term Review - Social Studies

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

• Kurds
• Arabs
• Persians
• Swahili

Which two religions recognize the Old Testament?

• Judaism and Islam
• Christianity and Islam
• Judaism and Christianity 

What is the definition of monotheism?

• belief in many gods
• belief in sun god
• belief in one god
• belief in 3 or more gods

What is the holy city for all 3 religions?

• Dhaka
• Jerusalem
• Mecca
• Ankara

Which religions regard Abraham as the "father figure?"

• Judaism and Christianity
• Judaism and Islam
• Islam and Christianity
• All 3 

What is the holy city for all 3 religions?

• Dhaka
• Jerusalem
• Mecca
• Ankara

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

• They argue over how women should be treated
• They argue about Jerusalem being the holy site 
• They disagreed over who should replace Muhammad as the new leader after his death
• They argued over the distribution of oil in the Middle East

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

• To help combat pollution
• It helps trading with nearby countries
• To dump waste, hydroelectricity, and better shipping

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

• True
• False

Which of the following is NOT a cause of the Middle Eastern water crisis?

• Drought conditions
• Humid climate
• Dry land
• Population growth