2. $100 Religion Political Problems GeographyNations $200 $300 $400 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 Final Jeopardy Leaders

3.  This leader of Iran was overthrown partially because of his rejection of Islamic tradition and his close ties with the west.  The Shah (Shah Reza Pahlevi)

4. He is the former president of Iran who has claimed that the Holocaust may not have occurred. President Ahmadinejad

5. This Egyptian president led that country from the early 1980’s until he was overthrown in 2012. Hosni Mubarek

6. He was the Israeli prime minister killed by an assassin in 1995 because of his pursuit of peace with the Palestinians. Yitzshak Rabin

7. This Egyptian leader pursued the policy of Pan Arabism which caused him to come into conflict with the West. Gamal Nasser

8. This religion is followed by more than 80% of the people in the nation of Israel. Judaism

9. The name given to the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. hajj

10. This is the term for the religious and political movement that helped establish the modern Jewish state. Zionism

11. The name of the month in which Muslims are required to fast. Ramadan

12. The term for a Muslim place of worship. mosque

13. This city has been the center of many political problems because of its sacred connection to Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Jerusalem

14. The seizure of land by Israel during this conflict caused many problems for Israel with Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. 6 Day War

15. We once saw these Afghan rebels as “freedom fighters”, but later they caused civil war in Afghanistan and some of their followers formed Al Qaeda. Muhjahedeen

16. An Islamic Revolution in 1979, led to this event that helped weaken President Carter’s administration. Iranian Hostage Crisis

17. This group took control of the Palestinian government in Gaza, unfortunately most western nations view them as a terrorist group. Hamas

18. This river forms Israel’s eastern border. Jordan River

19. This body of water is surrounded by numerous petroleum producing nations. Persian Gulf

20.  The city where this structure is located.  Mecca, Saudi Arabia

21. This area was seized by Israel from Syria during the 6 Day War. Golan Heights

22. This is the area on the Mediterranean Coast where Palestinians have self rule. Gaza Strip

23. The world’s top oil producing nation. Saudi Arabia

24. This country was led by Muammar Quadafi for many years until his overthrow in the “Arab Spring”. Libya

25. The Taliban once controlled this nation completely and they still have much influence there. Afghanistan

26. Israel invaded this nation twice, in the 1980’s and the summer of 2006, to fight Hezbollah. Lebanon

27. This country is unusual because it is a member of NATO ( a US and European military alliance),is predominantly Islamic, and has a democratic government. Turkey

28. Category: Middle Eastern Political GroupsCategory: Middle Eastern Political Groups This group was formed in the 1960’s by Arab’s who were displaced during Israel’s wars with her neighbors. For many years Israel identified them as a terrorist group, but they became a recognized governmental group.This group was formed in the 1960’s by Arab’s who were displaced during Israel’s wars with her neighbors. For many years Israel identified them as a terrorist group, but they became a recognized governmental group. PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization)