Vocabulary List – SS7H2: Southwest Asia (Continuity & Change)

A region where Asia, Africa, and Europe meet; includes countries like Israel, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. (Fill in the vocabulary word)

• Southwest Asia (Middle East)

• Southeast Asia

• Northern Europe

• Central America

Large underground deposits of petroleum that play a major role in the economies of Southwest Asia. (Fill in the vocabulary word)

• Oil Reserves

• Coal Mines

• Natural Gas Fields

• Salt Domes

An alliance of major oil-producing countries that influence global oil prices.

• OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries)

• NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)

• ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)

• EU (European Union)

The dominant religion in Southwest Asia, with two major branches: Sunni and Shia. (Fill in the vocabulary word)

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Hinduism

Religion of the Jewish people, originating in the Middle East; Israel is the world’s only Jewish state. (Fill in the vocabulary word)

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

Religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ; began in the Middle East. (Fill in the vocabulary word)

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

The majority branch of Islam, emphasizing community leadership.

• Sunni

• Shia

• Ibadi

• Ahmadiyya

A branch of Islam believing leadership should follow Muhammad’s family line.

• Shia (Shi’ite)

• Sunni

• Sufi

• Ibadi

People who share a common language, culture, religion, or ancestry (e.g., Arabs, Persians, Kurds, Jews).

• Ethnic Group

• Political Party

• Economic Class

• Age Group

People who share common beliefs in a faith system (e.g., Muslims, Christians, Jews).

• Religious Group

• Political Party

• Sports Team

• Ethnic Group