World Geography Unit 9

Front

What are the differences in the beliefs of the Sunni and the Shi'ite people?

Back

Sunni Muslims believe Imams are not perfect and are like any other man, while Shi'ite Muslims believe Islam needs to return to the fundamental teachings of Muhammad.

Front

What is considered the holiest city of Islam?

Back

Mecca

Front

Who are Sheiks?

Back

Leaders in Arab communities

Front

What is unique about the Dead Sea?

Back

It's the saltiest body of water on Earth

Front

Which body of water connects to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal?

Back

Red Sea

Front

Which natural resource has been a source of conflict among Middle Eastern countries?

Back

Water

Front

In what year did Israel become a nation?

Back

1948

Front

List the Semitic languages: Arabic, Hebrew

Back

Arabic, Hebrew

Front

Which people group took over the Middle East by defeating the Islamic Caliphate? Options: The Seljuk Turks, The Romans, The Greeks, The Persians

Back

The Seljuk Turks