WorksheetsHTMS - Middle East Cultural Geography
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 45mins
Which country was established in 1948 as a homeland for Jews?
Kuwait
Israel
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
What holy day would best fill in the blank below
Holy Days Religion
Ramadan :: Islam
Christmas :: Christianity
____________ :: Judaism
Five Pillars
Eid al Fitr
Easter
Rosh Hashanah
Which has been a source of conflict in the Middle East?
Palestinians and Israelis have both sought to control the West Bank and Gaza.
Germany and Spain have tried to spread democracy in the region.
Jordanians and Lebanese refugees have caused overcrowding in Iran.
North Korea and Vietnam have tried to spread communism in the region.
How might a desert impact the culture of a region?
Few permanent settlements will develop due to a lack of available water.
Agriculture will develop because of the relatively flat areas of land.
People will dress in thick clothing to protect themselves from the harsh winds.
More trade will develop to meet the needs of growing populations.
Place of Worship Followers
Temple :: Judaism
_________ :: Islam
Church :: Christian
Which statement best completes the sequence above?
Synagogue
Mosque
Shrine
Cathedral
Which government reflects the characteristics of an absolute monarchy?
A limited government with rule by the people, either directly or with elected representatives. Political freedoms are protected by law, but require responsibilities of the citizens.
An unlimited government ruled by one person. The king or queen is born into power and rules for life with complete power over government decisions.
An unlimited government ruled by leaders claiming to represent God. The decisions of the government are based on the ideas of one religion and other religions are not allowed.
A limited government ruled by a king or queen and other elected officials who make government decisions based on the laws of a constitution.
Which government reflects the characteristics of a democratic government?
A limited government with rule by the people, either directly or with elected representatives. Political freedoms are protected by law, but require responsibilities of the citizens.
An unlimited government ruled by one person. The king or queen is born into power and rules for life with complete power over government decisions.
An unlimited government ruled by leaders claiming to represent God. The decisions of the government are based on the ideas of one religion and other religions are not allowed.
A limited government ruled by a king or queen and other elected officials who make government decisions based on the laws of a constitution.
Which three (3) religions originated in the Middle East?
Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism
Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
Buddhism, Shintoism, and Hinduism
Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism
Which holy site is in the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem?
Dome of the Rock
Wailing Wall
Rash Hashana
Cathedral of St. James
Which Middle Eastern country has citizens who mostly speak Arabic and practice Islam?
Israel
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Armenia
Which is NOT a similarity between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?
Monotheistic
Holy sites in the Middle East
Polytheistic
trace back to Abraham
What is the religion based on the life & teaching of Jesus?
Communism
Immigration
Judiasm
Christianity
The primary language and culture of the Arab world.
Arabic
English
Hieroglyphics
Sanskrit
Which of these is a reason for continuing conflict in the Middle East?
The discovery of gold
Historical claims to the same land
The destruction of the rain forest
Competition between agricultural industries
Religion founded by the prophet Muhammad
The holy book for the religion of Islam
Which of the following statements describe the ethnic group of Arabs?
people who emerged from the Arabian Peninsula
inhabit much of Southwest Asia and North Africa.
can speak arabic
All of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic of Christianity?
based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
based on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad
belief in many gods
belief in no god
Which of the follow is a characteristic of Islam?
belief in many gods
belief in no gods
based on teachings of Jesus Christ
based on teachings of Prophet Muhammad
Which of the follow describes Judaism?
based on teachings of Jesus Christ
belief in many gods
oldest of the monotheistic religions
newest of the monotheistic religions
Which of the following statements describe a Mosque?
Building of worship for Islam
Decorated with Patterns and Arabic
contain an ornamental niche set into the wall that indicates the direction of Mecca
All of the above
Which religion believes in one God, makes a pilgrimage to Mecca, and fasts during Ramadan?
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
What is culture?
Culture is the way people live. (Food, Language, Religion,Government, etc.)
Culture only includes your geography (where you live)
Culture only includes where you were born
Culture is a land mass on earth
What religions are Monotheistic?
Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
Islam only
Christianity and Buddhism
Islam is a religion that believes in...
Five Pillars
Reincarnation
Easter
Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu
What country is the homeland for the Jews?
United States
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
What religion is associated with this symbol?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Buddahism
What religion is associated with this symbol
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Hindu
What religion is associated with this symbol
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
___________ is the most common religion in the Middle East.
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
The people of Israel are mostly Jewish and speak a language called _________.
Hindi
Arabic
Hebrew
Egyptian
Who started the religion called Islam in 610AD?
John the Baptist
Muhammad
Siddhartha Guatama
Jesus Christ
Muqtada Al Sadr
Which Middle Eastern City is considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
Jerusalem
Ankara
Baghdad
Islamabad
Cairo
In the country of Israel, which two groups of people have been fighting over control of the land?
Arabs and Christians
Buddhists and Sihks
Hindus and Muslims
Jews and Palestinians
Islam is an Arabic word derived from which word?
Calm
Danger
Peace
Charity
Who received his first revelation from God at the age of forty, while engaged in a meditative retreat, through Archangel Gabriel?
God
Gandhi
Buddha
Prophet Muhammad
What is the name of the religious law based on the Qur'an that all Muslims are expected to follow?
Shia
Sunni
Sharia
Hajj
What is the major ethnic group in Israel?
Arab
Kurdish
Armenian
Jewish
Which Quarter in Jerusalem includes the Church of the Holy Sepulcher?
Christian
Armenian
Jewish
Muslim
The majority of Arabs and Persians are followers of what major religion?
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
After the profit Muhammad died, Muslims disagreed on who should be his successor. This split the followers into what two groups?
Hebrews and Israelites
Apostles and Disciples
Babylonians and Samaritans
Sunni and Shi'a
