MENA

How has Judaism, Christianity and Islam been able to continue traditions to many generations for centuries?

• Arabic, Hebrew and Latin languages are taught in all the schools.

• It is forbidden to practice other religions.

• Older generations teach their young their beliefs.

What geographic feature makes it hard to farm in other areas that are away from the Nile River?

• Oil reserves

• Deserts

• Rift valleys

What geographic feature will you find a lot of in North Africa and Middle East?

• A fresh water sea

• Deserts

• Large canyons

What is the main reason North Africa and Middle East are similar in culture?

• Arabic Language

• Holidays

• Islam religion

What country did many Jewish people migrate to after World War II.

• Jordan

• Israel

• Syria

Because of the Islamic culture in North Africa and Middle East, many people -

• speak Arabic

• trade spices

• worship many gods

What number on the map would you find people known as Persians?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How would the deserts shown in the picture influence the economies of the region?

• Agriculture is limited

• Easy to trade with southern Africa

• Most nations of the region are oil-rich

The items in the box show the impact of

• cultural change

• cultural conflict

• cultural diffusion

How are these Islamic mosques similar?

• A tower for calling out prayers

• a domed roof to cover the building

• Stained glass with religious images