Middle East Culture, Economics, Conflict

What Southwest Asian country is currently the most war-torn due to a years-long civil war?

• Iraq

• Iran

• Israel

• Syria

The State of ____________ was created in 1948 to serve as a safe haven for Jews following the Holocaust.

• Iraq

• Iran

• Israel

• Syria

Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are all religions that follow one god, known as ______________________.

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Animism

• Syncretism

Which of the following are true about the religion of Islam? (3 are true.)

• Holy book is the Torah

• Muslims following the 5 Pillars of Faith, including hajj

• Mecca is the holiest city, home of the Kaaba

• Muslims pray toward the Kaaba five times each day

• Islam was founded by Abraham, whom they consider the last prophet sent by God to reveal his teachings.

Which of the following statements are true about Christianity? (3 are true)

• Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah or savior.

• Holy book is the Bible

• Christians worship in a synagogue

• Christians follow the Ten Commandments.

Which of the following statements are true about Judaism? (3 are true)

• Jews are waiting for the Messiah

• Holy book is the Old Testament

• Jews worship in a synagogue

• Jews fast on Yom Kippur

Which of the following are true of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam? (Multiple answers)

• All believe in Jesus, but differ in their believe as to his role

• All are monotheistic

• All believe in the same God

• All have roots with Abraham

• All began in Southwest Asia

Which of the following are reasons for conflict in the Middle East? (Multiple answers)

• Ethnic differences (Arabs, Persians, Pashtuns, Kurds)

• Whether Israelis or Palestinians should control Israel

• Differences between Sunni and Shiite Muslims

• Conflict over territory and natural resources

Residents of this country are mostly Persian, not Arab.

• Iraq

• Iran

• Syria

• Israel

This country was invaded by the United States and allies following 9.11 as they were believed to harbor terrorists.

• Iran

• Iraq

• Afghanistan

• Syria