Southwest Asia Vocabulary

What is the term for treating Jewish people unfairly or hating them just because they are Jewish?

• Fundamentalism

• Anti-Semitism

• Islamism

• Secular

What does the term "nation-state" refer to?

• A religious state led by a Muslim leader.

• A country with a weak government and lots of problems.

• A country where everyone shares the same language, culture, and government.

• A place built by Israelis in areas claimed by others.

What does "secular" mean?

• Connected to religious beliefs.

• Not connected to any religion; separate from religious beliefs.

• Believing in strict Islamic teachings.

• A country where everyone shares the same language, culture, and government.

What is the purpose of an armistice?

• A promise between countries to stop fighting for a while, often to talk about making peace.

• A government with strict control over people's lives.

• A religious state led by a Muslim leader.

• A big protest or uprising against something.

What is "fundamentalism"?

• The very best or most important.

• Believing in sticking strictly to the basic ideas of something, like religion or a belief system.

• A country with a weak government and lots of problems.

• A place built by Israelis in areas claimed by others.

What is "Sharia"?

• A scarf some Muslim women wear to cover their heads.

• Rules and laws based on Islamic beliefs.

• A country where everyone shares the same language, culture, and government.

• A promise between countries to stop fighting for a while, often to talk about making peace.

What is a "Hijab"?

• A country with a weak government and lots of problems.

• A religious state led by a Muslim leader.

• A scarf some Muslim women wear to cover their heads.

• Rules and laws based on Islamic beliefs.

What does "predominantly" mean?

• The very best or most important.

• Mostly or mainly.

• A big protest or uprising against something.

• A religious state led by a Muslim leader.

What is "desalination"?

• When the government takes control of something owned by private individuals or companies.

• Making salty water into fresh water.

• A green area in the desert with water.

• Growing food just enough to survive, not for selling.

What does it mean to "nationalize" something?

• When religious leaders rule the government.

• Making salty water into fresh water.

• When the government takes control of something owned by private individuals or companies.

• A green area in the desert with water.