Analyzing Continuity and Change in Southwest Asia

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are similar in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

• A. their followers believe in a form of afterlife.

• B. the religions are monotheistic belief systems.

• C. the religions can be traced back to Abraham.

• D. their followers believe Jesus to be the son of God.

Which of the following correctly explains the major difference between Muslims and Christians with regard to their view of Jesus Christ?

• Muslims believe that Jesus was divine, while Christians believe that he was only a prophet.

• Christians believe that Jesus was divine, while Muslims believe that he was only a prophet.

• Christians believe that Jesus was a historical person, while Muslims believe he was a fictional person.

• Muslims believe that Jesus was a historical person, while Christians believe he was a fictional person.

Which TWO of the following does Islam share with Judaism and Christianity?

• the Quran

• the Five Pillars

• the Abrahamic tradition

• a monotheistic belief system

• a belief that Jesus was divine

Which of these statements about the Persian Gulf War is NOT correct?

• The war lasted for only six weeks.

• Iraq attacked sites in Israel and Saudi Arabia.

• The majority of operations used ground troops.

• Thousands of US soldiers were killed during the conflict.

Which of the following individuals is considered to be the founder of Islam?

• Jesus

• Mohammad

• Abraham

• Siddhartha

Why do the majority of people in Southwest Asia practice Judaism, Christianity, or Islam?

• The religions were all founded in Southwest Asia.

• It is illegal to practice any other faiths in Southwest Asia.

• Individuals seeking religious freedom often settle in Southwest Asia.

• Most governments are led by religious authorities in Southwest Asia.

During World War I, which country's Southwest Asian territory was divided into zones by European powers?

• the German Empire

• the Ottoman Empire

• the Soviet Union

• the United Kingdom

The Torah is a sacred text of which religion?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Shintoism

• Buddhism

Which of the following is NOT one of the Pillars of Islam?

• praying five times each day

• following the teachings of the Tanakh

• giving charity to the poor

• taking a holy pilgrimage to Mecca

Which of the following were the code names of the US military operations of the Persian Gulf War?

• Operation Diplomat and Operation Inmate

• Operation Sea Dragon and Operation Tiger Hound

• Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Rolling Thunder and Operation Steel Tiger