World History Midterm

What past catastrophic judgement punished the wickedness of the whole earth?

• Fall of Rome

• Global Flood

• The tribulation

• The Irish Famine

Definition of culture:

• The way people view the world

• Way of life

• A place where people live

• Value or belief of a person

What country is Mecca located in?

• Afghanistan

• Iran

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

Why is the Table of Nations (found in Genesis 10) important?

• Shows which nations developed from Noah

• Proves Israel is God's chosen people

• Predicted which nation the Savior would be born from

• Modern day basis for many land claims

What do most Muslims believe about Jesus?

• He is the Son of God but not the Savior

• He is the enemy of Islam

• He is a prophet of Islam, like any other prophet

• He is just one of many gods

Why is Mecca an important city to the Muslims?

• It is where Muhammed ascended to heaven

• It is where they believe Adam and Eve lived

• It is where Allah first spoke to man

• It was the birthplace of Muhammed

Why is mastering the food supply chain for a group of people so important?

• Necessary in order for a civilization to develop

• Prevents people from starving

• Allows people to have variety in their diets

• Provides things to trade

What city was key in stopping the advance of the Islamic empire?

• Rome

• Mecca

• Baghdad

• Constantinople

What religion is still dominant in Africa today?

What were the three empires of West Africa?

• Songhai

• Mali

• Ghana

• Aksum