The scattering of the Jewish population is known as the ________________________.

Israel’s capital, Jerusalem, is sacred to which of the following religions? Select all that apply.

What rivers run only through Turkey and Iraq? Select all that apply.

Which two groups are fighting over control of Israel? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is the capital of Syria and is also believed to be one of the oldest cities in the world?

Which ancient river valley civilization began in present-day Iraq?

One influence of Islam on the Middle East is that...

Which of the following countries has the world's largest oil reserves?

________________________ Muslims believe in the ability of the majority of the community to interpret Islamic teachings.

OPEC is an organization that controls the supply and price of....

_______ is the current leader of Syria and has been throughout its Civil War.

____________ Muslims believe believe the true interpretation of Islamic teaching can only come from certain religious and political leaders.

Both Lebanon and Jordan gained their independence in the....

The _______ is an area of great importance between Israel and Palestine. This area is a small strip of land on the Mediterranean Coast, borders the Sinai Peninsula and was taken from Palestine during the Six Day War.

Syria's government today can be described as...

The largest city in Turkey is ______.

The capital city of Jordan is...

____________ are Arab speaking nomads who live in the deserts of Southwest Asia.

In what year was Israel named a country?