Topic 9 SW Asia Through Time

Which of the following are core beliefs that most Christians share? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Jesus was God in human form.
• There are three Gods.
• Human beings cannot be forgiven for their sins.
• D God the Father created the universe.

Look at the image. The image shows a major achievement of the

• Sumerians.
• Akkadians.
• Babylonians.
• Phoenicians.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the spread of Islam during the time of the Arab conquests?

• Islam spread only within the lands conquered by Arabs.
• Everyone in conquered lands was forced to convert to Islam.
• Islam spread widely until the death of Muhammad.
• Islam spread inside and outside the Arab Muslim empire.

What was the apostle Paul’s major contribution to Christianity? (from a large, world-view)

• As one of the original followers of Jesus, he helped found the Christian church.
• As an author of the Gospels, he preserved the life and teachings of Jesus.
• As an early convert to Christianity, he helped it spread beyond its Jewish roots.
• As a missionary, he started new churches in Arabia and the Byzantine empire.

The Neolithic Revolution was a major turning point in history because humans

• adopted a nomadic lifestyle.
• developed a written language.
• developed new methods for making stone tools and weapons.
• began living in settled farming communities.

When Sargon, leader of the Akkadians, invaded and conquered Sumer, he created the first known

• city-state.
• colony.
• empire.
• civilization.

Look at the map. What would be the BEST title for this map?

• The Diaspora
• Spreading Culture through Trade
• Conflict over Colonies
• Conquest of an Empire

Which event led to the start of the Jewish Diaspora?

• The Jews were enslaved in Egypt.
• The Jews rebelled against the Romans.
• The Babylonians conquered the Israelites.
• The Israelites established a kingdom in Canaan.

Why did Arab nations oppose the formation of the independent state of Israel?

• They wanted the Palestine Mandate to remain under British control.
• They were afraid Israel would invade Arab countries.
• They favored the UN plan to divide the Palestine Mandate into two countries.
• They felt that the entire Palestine Mandate should belong to them.

According to the Hebrew Bible, the Jewish belief in Canaan as the Promised Land is based on the

• covenant between Abraham and God.
• escape of the Israelites from slavery.
• Ten Commandments.
• D Babylonian Captivity.