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WorksheetsUnit 3 Review - History of SW Asia
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 50mins
Dividing or separating into parts is called...
persecution
partitioning
participation
polytheistic
Discrimination, hatred, or discrimination against Jews is called...
Zionism
Palestinism
Anti-Semitism
Gentilism
Which of these choices BEST shows the concept of nationalism?
David speaks the Hebrew language when saying prayers during Passover
Mustafa’s grandfather was born in Istanbul, Turkey
Ali made a hajj to Mecca, Saudi Arabia to visit the Great Mosque
Adam displayed an American flag outside his home after September 11
What was the impact of partitioning the Middle East?
Each religious group and ethnic group received their own country
The region has been peaceful since the fall of the Ottoman Empire
Boundaries were created without considering religious & ethnic groups, which led to conflict
The growth of Christianity has removed most Jews and Muslims from the region
Which of the following best describes why there are two branches of Islam?
After returning to Mecca Muhammad decided that there were too many Muslims for one group.
After Christianity began some Muslims decided that they should form a second branch.
After the writing of the Quran, there were two groups who disagreed over the order of the books.
After Muhammad's death, there was great debate over the next leader for the religion.
Why has Kurdish nationalism been the cause of conflict in Southwest Asia?
The leaders of Turkey, Syria, and Iraq do not want to give up that land to Kurds.
The Kurdish people want to remain citizens of Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
The Kurds are considered terrorists and need to be stopped.
The Kurds are Sunni and these nations are predominantly Shia.
Because of the diversity across ethnic groups and religious groups, what political consequences often result?
When there are different ideas people get along better.
Conflict is sometimes caused by people who hold different beliefs and identities.
Elections are always free and fair in culturally diverse nations
Ethnic and religious minorities are treated equally.
Which map displays the region of Kurdistan?
Samia is a member of an ethnic group that has faced persecution from many different countries. She is a follower of Islam. Her family has worked to maintain their cultural identity even though they do not have their own country. Of which ethnic group is Samia a member?
Arab
Kurd
Jew
Persian
When the land of the Ottoman Empire was divided after World War I, who decided how the new boundaries were created?
European politicans
Ottoman Empire sultan
Middle Eastern leaders
US Congress
What organization created the new state of Israel as a home for the Jews in 1948?
European Union
United Nations
OPEC
Arab League
What was the reaction of the Arabs living in Palestine to the creation of Israel in 1948?
They supported partitioning their land with the Jews
They were bitterly opposed to giving land to the Jews
They did not have an opinion because it didn't impact them
They agreed to try to work it out even though they disagreed with the decision
Why was there widespread support for the creation of the state of Israel in 1948?
So many Arab countries felt that it was time to create a Jewish state in Israel.
All the ethnic groups in the former Ottoman Empire were being given their own country.
No one was living on the land at the time.
There was support because of the suffering of the Jews during the Holocaust.
Which conclusion can be drawn from the map?
The Palestinians gained land between 1946 and 2005.
The Gaza Strip has always belonged to the Jews.
The Jews gained land between 1946 and 2005.
Very few Palestinians lived in Palestine in 1946
What issue is MOST responsible for the continuing conflict in the Occupied Territories of Palestine?
Arab nationalism
Jewish settlements
Religious conflicts
European partitioning
Which answer choice BEST describes the MOST IMPORTANT point of conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis?
religion - which religion is superior, Islam or Judaism
land - who does the land of Palestine belong to
water - who has access to the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers
religion - who should lead Islam
Which of the following would a Zionist likely support?
granting the territory known as Kurdistan to the Kurds
dividing the area of Palestine into three countries - one for Christians, Jews, and Muslims
uniting the Sunni & Shia Muslims
creating a homeland for the Jews in Palestine
Why did Iraq invade Kuwait in 1990?
because they did not agree on who should lead the religion of Islam
because they were upset about the creation of Israel
because they wanted to control Kuwait's oil supply
because they were looking for Osama bin Laden
What was the name of the leader of Iraq?
Osama bin Laden
Al Qaeda
Saddam Hussein
King Abdullah
Which answer choice puts the three American military operations in the correct chronological order?
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Which event caused America's involvement in Operation Enduring Freedom?
September 11, 2001 attacks on the USA
Iraq invasion of Kuwait
the creation of Israel
the hunt for nuclear weapons, or weapons of mass destruction
Who was responsible for the attacks on the US on 9/11/2001?
United Nations
Israel
Al Qaeda
Saddam Hussein
How did Operation Desert Storm end?
Iraq took control of Kuwait's territory - Kuwait is no longer found on maps
many countries came to the aid of Kuwait and forced Iraq to leave Kuwait
Saddam Hussein was killed
the Taliban took control of Iraq
What was the name given to the radical Muslim government of Afghanistan, that supported Al Qaeda?
Palestinian Liberation Organization
United Nations
Taliban
Anti-Semitism
How did Operation Enduring Freedom End?
This is a trick question - Osama bin Laden is still in hiding
Osama bin Laden was captured and killed by US Navy SEALS - the USA helped Afghanistan to establish a new government
The people voted to allow Saddam Hussein to continue to lead Iraq - he is still in power today.
Saddam Hussein was executed (killed) after being removed from power
