History of Southwest Asia

What is the religion of most people in SW Asia?

• Sunni Muslim
• Shia Muslim
• Jewish
• Christian

What event led to the end of the Ottoman Empire?

• World War I
• World War II
• Cold War
• Religious disputes

What large empire broke up after World War I?

• Roman Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Persian Empire

Who drew up the boundaries for the new countries formed after the breakup of this empire?

• Middle Eastern governments

• The United States’ government

• Former empire leaders

• Britain and France

What change took place in Mesopotamia around 10,000 years ago?

• They began practicing hunting-gathering.

• They began practicing agriculture.

• They began keeping records.

• The Iraq War began.

In what ways are the religions of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity alike?

• They began in 2000 BC.

• They are monotheistic.

• They are polytheistic.

• They regard Job as the messenger of God.

Who has the most followers in the world today?

• Judaism

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Mesopotamian societies used a system of writing called

• hieroglyphics

• cursive

• cuneiform

• caliphs

What do Muslims do during the holy month of Ramadan?

• don't sleep

• don't go to the mosque

• don't eat during daylight hours

• don't go to school/work

How many times a day do Muslims pray?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7