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Which terrorist group has been a major force in the conflicts in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen?

• Hamas

• the Taliban

• Al-Qaeda

• the Islamic State, or ISIS

What country is indicated with color on the Middle East map?

• Iraq
• Syria
• Iran
• Afghanistan

What country is indicated with color on the Middle East map?

• Turkey
• Jordan
• UAE
• Syria

Which body of water is this?

• Euphrates River
• Tigris River
• Jordan River
• Strait of Hormuz

Which body of water is this?

• Red Sea
• Persian Gulf
• Mediterranean Sea
• Arabian Sea

Which waterway is highlighted and has the arrow pointing to it? 

• Strait of Hormuz
• Jordan River
• Suez Canal
• Red Sea

What are the two sects (branches or groups) of Islam?

• Catholics and Protestants

• Sunni and Shi'a

• Kurds and Persians

• Muslims and Jews

After whose death did Islam split into 2 sects (groups)?

• Jesus

• Abraham

• Muhammad

About what percentage of the world's Muslim population are Sunni?

• 10%

• 90%

• 50%

What did Muslims disagree about after Muhammad's death?

• The location of the holy city

• Who should be Muhammad's successor and the next leader of Islam.

• Whether the Quran or Bible should be used as the holy book.