Cultures of the Middle East

Which of the following is NOT a stereotype for this region?

• They are all Muslim

• They build pyramids

• Women have equal rights

• Every country is oil wealthy.

Islam itself can be broken down into 2 sections.

• True

• False

What is the oldest monotheistic faith?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism

___________ developed from Judaism.

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

___________ is the major religion of the region.

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Hinduism

The major religions of this region, do not have a holy book.

• True

• False

Only Christianity requires attendance to worship services.

• True

• False

The rules of each faith are different.

• True

• False

A common thread throughout this region, is...

• the importance of wealth.

• the importance of family.

• the importance of oil development.

• the importance to rule over another race.

The women of the region that are restricted, are restricted by ______________ law.

• Christian

• Jewish

• Islamic