The Middle East Guided Notes

Four reasons the Middle East is often referred to as the Cradle of Civilization: 1. _______ first developed here.

• farming

• writing

• architecture

• metalworking

Four reasons the Middle East is often referred to as the Cradle of Civilization: 2. The first _______ arose here.

• civilization

• city

• empire

• kingdom

Four reasons the Middle East is often referred to as the Cradle of Civilization: 3. The first _______ were organized here.

• governments

• cities

• languages

• religions

Four reasons the Middle East is often referred to as the Cradle of Civilization: 4. The first _______ were written here.

• law codes

• novels

• poems

• songs

The Middle East has been called The Crossroads of Three Continents because the following continents come together here:

• 1. Europe 2. Africa 3. Asia

• 1. North America 2. South America 3. Antarctica

• 1. Australia 2. Europe 3. South America

• 1. Africa 2. Antarctica 3. Australia

The climate of much of the Middle East is dry and arid. What does arid mean?

• Very little or no rain

• Very hot and humid

• Covered with ice

• Frequent thunderstorms

Monotheistic is defined as:

• The belief in only one god

• The belief in multiple gods

• The belief in no gods

• The belief in spirits

The most widely spoken language in the Middle East is:

• Arabic

• Hebrew

• Turkish

• Persian