Middle East Religion

What are the three prominent (most important) religions in the Middle East?

• Hinduism, Judaism, & Christianity

• Judaism, Islam, & Christianity

• Judaism, Islam, & Hinduism

• Judaism, Islam, & Hinduism

The oldest religion in Southwest Asia is _______________________.

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

What issue led to the split between the Sunni and Shia Muslims?

• The Shia wanted to change the direction of prayer to Medina, rather than Mecca.

• The Sunni wanted to change part of the Five Pillars.

• The Shia believed only Arabs could be Muslims, the Sunni did not.

• The Sunni & Shia disagreed over who should lead Muslims after Muhammad’s death.

Where do most Middle Eastern Jews live?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Iraq

• Israel

Which religion to most people in Southwest Asia (Middle East) practice?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Islam

The international movement for the establishment of a Jewish homeland (national community) is known as what?

• Capitalism

• Zionism

• Marxism

• Nationalism

What are the Five Pillars?

• The first five books of the Quran

• The five columns that support the roof of the Ka’aba

• The five beliefs shared by Judaism, Christianity, & Islam

• The five basic things that Muslims are supposed to do in their lives.

The belief in one god is called ___________________________.

• Nationalism

• Monotheism

• Monopoly

• Polytheism

Followers of Judaism are called _______________________.

• Christians

• Kurds

• Muslims

• Jews

This Jewish sacred site is located in Jerusalem. It is what is left of Solomon’s temple and is where Jews from all over the world go to pray and leave notes.

• Wailing Wall

• Eastern Wall

• Kaaba

• Dome of the Rock