SW Asia Unit 1 Review Game 7th Grade Social Studies

What country do the majority of Persians live in? Iran

What is the religion do the majority of Kurds practice? Sunni Islam

What is the name of this country? Turkey

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers meet in which country? Iraq

The Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea are linked together by the…. Suez Canal

What is the majority ethnic group in Southwest Asia? Arabs

Which sect of Islam is the minority group? SHIA

What are the causes of conflict over water in SW Asia ? Damming of rivers Unequal distribution of water Water pollution

Euphrates River What is the name of this river?

Jews believe that one day a leader will come to restore the greatness of Israel. By what name do they call this anticipated leader? the Messiah

What basic belief made Christianity different from Judaism? Jews believe that Messiah has not yet come. Christians believe Jesus is the messiah.

In what present day country did Judaism originate? Israel

The Jordan River forms the border of which countries? Syria, Israel, and Jordan

It increases international trade. What is the advantage of SW Asia’s location and bodies of water for international trade? It increases international trade.

A group of people who share a common physical characteristics culture, language, and traditions are known as a(n) Ethnic Group

The Gaza Strip What is the name of this small area in Israel?

Name the Five Pillars of Islam. 1-Believe in one god, Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger 2-Donate to charity/the poor 3-Fast during the holy month of Ramadan 4-Pray five times a day facing Mecca 5-Take a hajj to Mecca at least once in your lifetime

What issue led to the split between the Sunni and Shia in Islam? They disagreed over who should lead the Muslim community after the death of Muhammad.

This scarce natural resource is a source of conflict in SW Asia. F R E S H W A T E R

Suez Canal What is the name of this waterway?

Who was the founder of Christianity? Jesus

What is the holy text of Islam? Qur'an

What is the name of this country? Israel What is the name of this country?

What do rivers provide? Larger population Fertile soil Increased agriculture Fresh water Trade & transportation routes

The Persian Gulf & the Strait of Hormuz Through which two bodies of water is a large portion of the world’s oil exported? The Persian Gulf & the Strait of Hormuz

What is the name of this river? Jordan River What is the name of this river?

What river meets the Euphrates River in Iraq? Tigris River

Iraq What is the name of this country?

Persian Gulf What is the name of this body of water?

Which religion do most people in Southwest Asia practice? Islam

Three of the world’s major religions began in Southwest Asia/ Middle East. Which of the three follows the strict teachings of the Torah? Judaism

What ethnic group is commonly found in Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and other ME countries? Kurds

Iran What is the name of this country?

What characteristic do the religions of Judaism, Christianity & Islam all have in common? Monotheism

Saudi Arabia What is the name of this country?

In what country is Mecca located? Saudi Arabia

What is the largest sect/branch of Islam? Sunni Muslim

What is the name of this body of water? Straight of Hormuz

Abraham, according to the Hebrew religion is considered the ______. “Father of Judaism”

All Muslims are required to visit this city as least once in their lifetime… Mecca

What body of water connects the Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf? Strait of Hormuz

What is the name of this river? Tigris River What is the name of this river?

Who was the founder of Islam? Muhammad

What is the birthplace of Islam? Mecca

Red Sea Red Sea What is the name of this body of water?

What is the holy writing of Judaism? Torah

What is the name of this body of water? Mediterranean Sea What is the name of this body of water?

Arabian Sea What is the name of this body of water?

Which bodies of water are connected by the Strait of Hormuz? The Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf

What is the name of this country? Turkey

Mediterranean Sea What is the name of this body of water?

What is the name of this country? Afghanistan

Arabian Sea What is the name of this body of water?

What is the second largest sect/branch of Islam? Shia Muslim

What is the majority religion for Persians? Shia Islam

Which sect/branch of Islam believes that its leader must be a direct descendant of Muhammad? Shia Muslims

Who would go to a Synagogue for religious purposes? Jews

Of the religions we studied, which one is the youngest? Islam

What part of the Holy Bible makes it different from the Torah? New Testament

Of the religions we studied, which one is the oldest? Judaism

What is the birthplace of Christianity? Israel

Which Middle Eastern Country is located in both Europe and Asia? Turkey

What is the religion of most Kurds? Sunni Muslim

Euphrates River What is the name of this river?