Southwest Asia History

The main source of conflict in the Middle East between Israel and the Palestinians involves

• slavery.

• religion

• communism.

• oil rights.

Which group is generally held responsible for the terror attacks of September 11, 2001?

• Al-Qaeda

• Hezbollah

• PLOD

• Taliban

Since the creation of Israel in 1948

• the nations of the Middle East have worked together peacefully.

• there have been ongoing conflicts between Israel and the Arab world.

• the United Nations has acted as the central government in the region.

• Israel has helped the nations in the region form democratic governments.

What was Osama bin Laden BEST known for?

• founding an Islamic extremist terrorist group

• destroying the oil rigs of Kuwait in the 1990s

• organizing the Taliban to resist Soviet occupation

• running the largest dictatorship in the Middle East

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.

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

How many Pillars of Islam are there?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

People of the same religious groups share a common _________.

• Culture

• Ancestry

• Heritage

• Beliefs