Southwest Asia

What is the holy book of the Christian religion?

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What is the holy book of the Jewish religion called?

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The Muslim holy book is known as the _____.

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What are the Five Pillars?

• The five basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to meet in their lives.

• The first five books of the Quran.

• The five basic beliefs shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

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

Identify the three main religions that began in the Middle East?

• Judaism, Christianity, Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism

• Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism

• Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism

Why is the Suez Canal so important to international shipping?

• It is a shortcut from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea without sailing around Africa.

• It is Iraq’s only waterway to the Persian Gulf.

• It connects the Jordan River to the Persian Gulf.

• It allows ships to get out of the Persian Gulf.

Which marks the Red Sea?

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Which number marks Iraq?

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Which number marks Saudi Arabia?

• 1
• 4
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• 6

Which number marks Israel?

• 1
• 2
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• 4