Islam and the Middle East

Regarded by Muslims as the last and greatest prophet.

• Oasis

• Muhammad

• Quran (Koran)

• Islam

The holy book of Islam

• Oasis

• Muhammad

• Quran (Koran)

• Islam

A religion based on the teachings of the prophet Mohammed which stresses belief in one god (Allah) Followers are called Muslims.

• petroleum

• Islam

• Rub al Khali (Empty Quarter)

• oasis

A follower of the religion of Islam

• Islam

• Muslim

• fossil water

• monotheism

Belief in only one god

• Judaism

• Muslim

• fossil water

• monotheism

_________ are the most common physical feature here and make up 66% of the area.

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Plateaus

• Grasslands

Which best describes the climate of much of Southwest Asia?

• Hot and dry

• Windy and cold

• Tropical and rainy

• Moderate and cool

Which sea separates Egypt from Saudi Arabia?

• Black Sea
• Red Sea

The _______ Gulf is surrounded by Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.

• Persian
• Oman

Which country is located north of Jordan?

• Oman
• Afghanistan
• Syria
• Yemen