Review: SS7H2 c. land, religion & conflict SW Asia

Why is there a division in Islam between Sunni and Shia Muslims

• They speak different languages

• They do not agree on religious texts

• Disputes and disagreement over the successor to Muhammad

• They believe in a different economic approach

What is Kurdish Nationalism and why does it contribute to conflict in SW Asia

• By seeking an independent Kurdish state

• By being supportive of Israel

• By fostering religious harmony

• By promoting a market economy

How does LAND contribute to the conflict between Arabs and Jews

• It promotes economic GROWTH

• It encourages people to get along and exchange ideas for the betterment of all

• It leads to disputes over territories

• It fosters political allies to divide the land evenly

What groups are involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

• Kurds and Jews

• Christians and Muslims

• Jews and Muslims

• Muslims and Christians

How do religious beliefs impact conflict in SW Asia

• They have no impact

• They are the primary factor in policies in SW Asia

• They only have an impact on culture

• They contribute to BOTH unity and division in countries and regions in SW Asia

In SW Asia land ownership in the Palestinian- Israeli conflict leads to

• conflicting historical and religious claims to the land and conflict

• both sides agreeing on who owns the land

• International organization still controlling the land

• The United States deciding who owns the land

What is the significance of holy sites in Middle Eastern conflicts?

• They are central to the religious beliefs of Jews, Christians, and Muslims

• They are always the capitol cities

• They are the largest cities in SW Asia

• They are economic centers of the region

What are the long term effects of the establishment of Israel on regional stability on SW Asia

• The region is peaceful now because land and resources have been divided equally

• There are no long term effects

• It is a source of ongoing conflict and tension in the region

• It is had promoted much economic growth

What is the main goal of the Kurdish people

• To establish a united Arab state

• To promote religious unity throughout SW Asia

• To support existing governments

• To create an independent Kurdish state

Why is the land of Israel important to the Jewish people?

• It is the birth place of Islam

• After the Holocaust they decided the region might be a good place to settle

• They have deep religious ties to the region and consider it their ancestral homeland

• It is the birthplace of Christianity