What led to the split between the Sunni and Shia in Islam?

They disagreed who should lead the Muslim community after the death of Muhammed

The Shia believed only Arabs could be Muslims

The Shia wanted to change the direction of prayer to Jerusalem

Arguments began over what should be included in the 5 Pillars

The Middle East was partitioned into countries. What does partitioned mean?

divded into parts after consulting with local leaders

adding boundaries made of water to ensure irrigation

Immediately after the end of World War I and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, European countries increased their involvement in Middle Eastern political and economic affairs. Which of these BEST explains how this change took place?

borders were drawn without considering the political, cultural, and history of all the affected groups

European leaders presented local leaders with several options for drawing borders

representatives were sent to meet with religious leaders

European countries took time to research different ethnic groups

Why did worldwide support for a Jewish state emerge after World War II?

The Holocaust made it clear that Jewish people needed a homeland.

The Jewish people had conquered Palestine during World War II.

Britain had granted Palestine to the Jewish people.

Palestine was seeking a partner in nation building.

Which statement about the 1947 United Nations plan with regard to Palestine is correct?

The plan was to divide Palestine into an Arab state and a Jewish state.

The plan was to create a single Arab state.

The plan was to create a single Jewish state.

The plan was to divide Palestine into a socialist state and a democratic state.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the establishment of Israel?

Religious Connection to the Land

The movement to unite displaced Jews and settle them in Palestine is known as _______________.

religious connection to the land

The racism or discrimination against Jewish people is known as ______.

religious connection to the land

Which of the following represents the underlying reason for conflict between Israel and the Arab-Muslim world?

the division of Palestine into two states to create the state of Israel

the widespread intervention of Western powers in Middle-Eastern affairs

the irreconcilable differences between the Jewish and Muslim faiths

the history of Arab-Muslim persecution by the Jewish people

During the last years of the Twentieth Century, why were women in the Middle East increasingly at the center of conflict?

There has been a conflict between forces of Westernization and those with traditional Islamic culture and values.

There has been intense pressure for a Palestinian homeland.

Middle Eastern governments have felt a need to reduce the birthrate.

The need for consumer goods has caused a shortage of capital for industrial development.

How does religion impact the Middle East?

Differences in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity cause continuing conflicts in the Middle East.

Similarities in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity allows for a peaceful union among countries.

Religious leaders are forbidden to hold government positions because of their radical beliefs.

The religious groups of Islam and Christianity have joined forces to exile those who believe in Judaism.

Why does Israel create so much conflict in the Middle East?

Both Arabs and Jews claim rights to the land in Israel.

Israel, unlike other Middle East countries, is governed by strict religious beliefs that clash with other country’s beliefs.

Its abundant oil reserves make Israel very wealthy.

There are so many religious groups in Israel and its government tries to please all of them.

Which of the following events started the Persian Gulf War in 1991?

Saddam Hussein was not following the restrictions put on his country

After which event did the United States invade Iraq in 2003?

Saddam Hussein was not following the restrictions put on his country and the U.S. thought he had WMDs

Which event was the cause of the United States invading Afghanistan?

Saddam Hussein was not following the restrictions put on his country and the U.S. thought he had WMDs

Which of the following has the conflicts in the right chronological order?

Persian Gulf War, Invasion of Afghanistan, Invasion of Iraq

Persian Gulf War, Invasion of Iraq, Invasion of Afghanistan

Invasion of Iraq, Invasion of Afghanistan, Persian Gulf War

Invasion of Afghanistan, Persian Gulf War, Invasion of Iraq

Which of the following was NOT an immediate effect of the First Gulf War?

the United States launched air strikes in Syria

the United Nations placed restrictions on Iraq

the United States kept troops in the Middle East

the United Nations deployed weapons inspector to Iraq

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1 min • 1 pt

The division between Sunni and Shia Muslims originated after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE and arose from a disagreement over

who was the next prophet after Muhammad

who should succeed Muhammad as leader

whether Muhammad was a prophet

whether Muhammad was a god

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"The successor to the Prophet Muhammad should be Ali, who is his cousin and son-in-law; and all future leaders, or caliphs, should be from the bloodline of the prophet."
Which Muslim group or groups would have agreed with the above statement after the death of the Prophet Muhammad?

Sunni

Shia

Both Shia and Sunni

neither Shia nor Sunni

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Islam originated in an area now controlled by which modern-day country?

Saudi Arabia

Iraq

Israel

Iran

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true of the Southwest Asian ethnic group known as the Kurds?

Most are Sunni Muslims, but many also follow the Islamic mystical beliefs and practices of Sufism.

Most are Christians, and they have experienced severe religious persecution by Iran's Shia majority.

Most are Christians, and they have experienced severe religious persecution by followers of the Bahāʾī faith.

Most are Shia Muslims, but many also follow the ancient Persian religion known as Zoroastrianism.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following individuals is considered to be the founder of Islam?

Jesus

Abraham

Muhammad

Buddha

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Quran/Koran is a sacred text of which religion?

Judaism

Christianity

Hinduism

Islam

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are similar in all of the following ways EXCEPT

their followers believe Jesus to be the son of God

the religions can be traced back to Abraham

the religions are monotheistic belief systems

their followers believe in a form of afterlife

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2018-2019 ME Unit 2 Test Review

The division between Sunni and Shia Muslims originated after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE and arose from a disagreement over

"The successor to the Prophet Muhammad should be Ali, who is his cousin and son-in-law; and all future leaders, or caliphs, should be from the bloodline of the prophet."
Which Muslim group or groups would have agreed with the above statement after the death of the Prophet Muhammad?

Islam originated in an area now controlled by which modern-day country?

Which of the following is true of the Southwest Asian ethnic group known as the Kurds?

Which of the following individuals is considered to be the founder of Islam?

The Quran/Koran is a sacred text of which religion?

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are similar in all of the following ways EXCEPT

The Torah is a sacred text of which religion?

Majority:Persian Shia Muslims
Minorities:Arab Shia Muslims

Which country am I describing?

Islam, Judaism, & Christianity are all Monotheistic. Monotheism is defined as___________________.

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2018-2019 ME Unit 2 Test Review

The division between Sunni and Shia Muslims originated after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE and arose from a disagreement over

"The successor to the Prophet Muhammad should be Ali, who is his cousin and son-in-law; and all future leaders, or caliphs, should be from the bloodline of the prophet."Which Muslim group or groups would have agreed with the above statement after the death of the Prophet Muhammad?

Islam originated in an area now controlled by which modern-day country?

Which of the following is true of the Southwest Asian ethnic group known as the Kurds?

Which of the following individuals is considered to be the founder of Islam?

The Quran/Koran is a sacred text of which religion?

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are similar in all of the following ways EXCEPT

The Torah is a sacred text of which religion?

Majority:Persian Shia MuslimsMinorities:Arab Shia Muslims Which country am I describing?

Islam, Judaism, & Christianity are all Monotheistic. Monotheism is defined as___________________.

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"The successor to the Prophet Muhammad should be Ali, who is his cousin and son-in-law; and all future leaders, or caliphs, should be from the bloodline of the prophet."
Which Muslim group or groups would have agreed with the above statement after the death of the Prophet Muhammad?

Majority:Persian Shia Muslims
Minorities:Arab Shia Muslims

Which country am I describing?