Chapter 18 - History & Culture of MENA

Which of the following was NOT a result of the 7th century Arab invasions?

• Establishment of Arab rule in Tunisia

• Introduction of Islamic culture to Morocco

• Overthrow of the Ottoman Empire

• Survival of culture through Ottoman rule.

What is rai?

• A type of food

• A style of music

• A form of art

• A religious practice

The religion of ______ is prevalent in North Africa and was brought there by the Arabs.

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

One of the Pillars of Islam includes prayer 5 times a day led by ______.

• a teacher

• a priest

• an Imam

• a monk

What is the difference between Berber and Bedouin?

• Language

• Religion

• Lifestyle

• Clothing

Which countries are considered to be in the Eastern Mediterranean?

• A) Cyprus, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt

• B) Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• C) Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya

• D) Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, and UAE

What percentage of the population in Israel is Jewish?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 80%

Jerusalem is important to which religions?

• Christianity, Judaism, Islam

• Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism

• Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto

• Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Bahá'í

The Hebrew Bible consists of the ______.

• A) Torah

• B) Quran

• C) Vedas

• D) Tripitaka

The division of land in 1948 led to how many wars in the region?

• Six

• Four

• Two

• Eight