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the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time

• economy

• history

• religion

• culture

the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of people to another

• Sharia

• religion

• institutions

• cultural diffusion

What three continents does the Middle East region border?

¿Con qué tres continentes limita la región de Oriente Medio?

• North America

• Asia

• Europe

• Oceania

• Africa

What rivers can be found in the Middle East? Check ALL that apply.

¿Qué ríos se pueden encontrar en Oriente Medio? Marque todo lo que corresponda.

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Jordan

What deserts can be found in the Middle East? Check ALL that apply.

¿Qué desiertos se pueden encontrar en Oriente Medio? Marque todo lo que corresponda.

• Sahara

• Australian

• Arabian

• Kalahari

• Syrian

Some of the irrigation systems used in Mesopotamia (the ancient Middle East) are still used today.

Algunos de los sistemas de riego utilizados en Mesopotamia (el antiguo Medio Oriente) todavía se utilizan en la actualidad.

• true

• false

How do people dress in the Middle East and North Africa?

• Most women cover their hair and men dress modestly.

• T-shirts and shorts are common because it is so hot.

• Swimwear is the most common because they have a lot of beaches.

• Due to the cold, most people wear hats and coats.

What is a common landform in the region?

• Lakes

• Rain Forest

• Hills

• Deserts

Most of North Africa is part of the

• Nile River

• Sahara Desert

• Congo Rainforest

What three religions began in the Middle East?

• Judaism

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Christianity