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SW Asia Unit 1 Review Game 7 th 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?.
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SW Asia Unit 1 Review Game 7th Grade Social Studies
What is the religion do the majority of Kurds practice? Sunni Islam
The Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea are linked together by the…. Suez Canal
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?
Jewsbelieve 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.
The Jordan River forms the border of which countries? Syria, Israel, and Jordan
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?
Israel What is the name of this country?
What do rivers provide? Larger population Fertile soil Increased agriculture Fresh water Trade & transportation routes
Through which two bodies of water is a large portion of the world’s oil exported? The Persian Gulf & the Strait of Hormuz
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
Tigris River What is the name of this river?
Who was the founder of Islam? Muhammad
Red Sea Red Sea 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