Anderson W.Geo study for Middle East and monotheistic religions
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| What is the name of the founder of Islam? | Muhammad
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| In which country did Islam begin? | Saudi Arabia
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| In what year was Islam founded? | 610 BCE, or AD
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| What is the first statement of faith of Islam? | there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet.
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| Which way does a Muslim face his prayer rug during prayers? | Towards Mecca
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| What are the two major groups of Islam? | shiites and Sunnis
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| What is the word which means "submission to the will of Allah"? | Islam
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| What is the Arabic word for God? | Allah
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| Where does a Muslim go to pray or listen to the words of Allah? | Mosque
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| How many times a day does a Muslim pray? | 5 times
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| What is the term given for worship of ONE GOD? | monotheistic/monotheism
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| Which religion celebrates fasting during Ramadan? | Islam
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| What is the name of the followers of Islam? | Muslim
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| What is the holy book of Islam? | Koran or Qu'ran
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| A devoted Muslim must follow what set of rules? | The 5 pillars of Islam.
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| What is the word used as the 2nd pillar of islam when you give food/gifts to the poor? | Alms
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| If you are a devoted Muslim you are to take one pilgrimmage- where to and what is it called? | To Mecca- called the Hajj
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| What is the name of a religious leader in Islam? | Imam
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| What are the 3 most holy sites in Islam? | 1. Mecca 2. Medina and 3. Jerusalem
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| What is the flight of the Muslims from Mecca to Medina called? | Hijri
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| Followers of Judaism are called? | Jews
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| What is the holy book of Judaism called? | Torah
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| Where do Jews worship? | Synagogue
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| What is a religious leader of Judaism called? | Rabbi
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| what is the symbol of Islam? | the moon with star
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| What are the two celebrations of Judaism? | Passover and Purim
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| What do male Jews wear on their heads? | Yarmulke
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| If food is prepared properly it is considered to be approved by Jews to eat- what is the word used for this? | Kosher
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| What is the symbol of Judaism? | Star of David
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| What is the term for the actions and words of Muhammad? | sunnah
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| What do they call the remaining wall of Solomon's temple in Jerusalem? | The wailing wall
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| Which religion celebrates Passover and Purim? | Judaism
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| What is the name of the Jews God? | Yaweh
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| Who is the founder of Judaism? | Abraham
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| What is the Jewish book that includes not only the comments on the Torah but also songs, and history? | Talmud
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| What is the term used for the Jews finally leaving 400 years of slavery in Egypt? | Exodus
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| Who led the Jews out of Egypt into the promised land Israel? | Moses
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| Where was Judaism founded? | Israel
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| Where was Islam founded? | Saudi Arabia
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| Who was the founder of Christianity? | Jesus
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| Which religion celebrates Easter and Christmas? | Christians
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| Where do Christians go to worship? | Church
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| What is a Christian preacher or leader called? | Pastor, Priest, Minister
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| What is the name of the Holy book for Christians? | the bible
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| When was Christianity founded? | 41 AD
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| When was Judaism founded? | 13,000 BC
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| What is the symbol of Christianity? | the Cross
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| Why is Jesus called the Son of Man AND the Son of God? | Because he was born of Mary and the Holy Spirit
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| What does Gospel mean? | the Good News
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| What is the word for the Father the Son and the Holy Ghost all 3 in one in Christianity? | the trinity
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| What is the word for "the annointed one" in Christianity? | Christ
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| What is the name for the followers of Jesus who lived and learned from him and later spread the news about him? | Apostles
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| Which religion believes that following the Torah and following its teachings leads to heaven? | Judaism
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| Which religion believes that by performing the 5 pillars and following the Koran leads to paradise? | Islam
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| Which religion believes that belief in Christ and his death on the cross and resurrection brings forgiveness of sin and heaven? | christianity
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| What is the Hebrew word for "teacher" | Rabbi
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| Which religion is the oldest Monotheistic Religion? | Judaism
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| What book do all 3 monotheistic religions believe in? | Torah (first
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| What is the name of the man-made waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea? | Suez Canal
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| What is the name of the young Queen and her mission that causes the Jews to celebrate Purim? | Esther
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| What is the name of the event that causes Jews to celebrate Passover? | Exodus- Moses leads people out of Egypt
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| What is the major river in Egypt called? | the Nile
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| What are the two major rivers in the Fertile Crescent? | The Euphrates and the Tigris
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| What body of water do the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers empty into? | The Persian Gulf
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| What is the major desert located in Northern Africa? | Sahara
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| What is the African Country located south of The Strait of Gibraltar? | Morocco
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| What two oceans border Africa- one on the east and one on the west? | Atlantic and the Indian Oceans
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| In what country do you find the Hindu Kush mountains where Osama Bin Laden hangs out? | Afghanistan
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| Which sea is north of Iran? | Caspian Sea
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| Which sea is north of Turkey? | Black Sea
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| What five middle eastern countries are on the Saudi Arabian Penninsula? | Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, UAE, Kuwait
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| What continent is north of Africa? | Europe
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| Which continents make up the Middle East? | Asia and Africa
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| In which middle eastern country is the next Soccer World Cup to be held? | Qatar
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| In which country do you find the city of Jerusalem? | Israel
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| In which country do you find the city of Mecca? | Saudi Arabia
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| Which country is directly south of the Aral Sea? | Uzbekistan
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| Is the middle east primarily in the tropic, polar, or temperate zone? | Temperate Zone
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