Geography Semester 2 Review

In which country did Islam begin?

• Israel

• Lebanon

• Saudi Arabia

• Syria

What is a Muslim place of worship?

• Mosque

• Ziggurat

• Sharia

• Hajj

Which trade route went through the Middle East?

• Amber Road

• Silk Road

• Spice Route

• Trans-Siberian Trade Route

On which continent is most of the Middle East located?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

What is Mesopotamia?

• a fertile region along the Nile River

• a fertile region along the Tigris River

• a fertile region along the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers

• a fertile region along the Jordan River

Who defeated the Persian Empire?

• Babylonians

• Ancient Greeks

• Ancient Romans

• Ottomans

What are the duties of Muslims called?

• The 5 Virtues

• The 5 Goals

• The 5 Aspirations

• The 5 Pillars

What is the difference between Sunni & Shia Muslims?

• Sunni Muslims do not go on a hajj

• Shia Muslims do not worship in mosques

• They interpret the Quran differently

• Shia Muslims do not fast during Ramadan

Why did ancient Egyptians build the Great Sphinx?

• to honor their pharaohs

• to impress enemies of their empire

• to honor an Egyptian god

• as a burial tomb for their rulers

In which country did the Arab Spring result in a civil war?

• Egypt

• Lebanon

• Syria

• Libya