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Ch 17 World Geograph
History and Cultures of N Africa, Southwest and Central Asia
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The worship of many gods or godesses is known as __________. | polytheism |
| Egyptians believed their rulers, or __________, were also gods. | pharaohs |
| The __________ ruled the Muslim community after Muhammad's death. | caliphs |
| One of the Five Pillars of the Muslim faith is a holy journey called a __________. | hajj |
| Islamic houses of worship are called __________. | mosques |
| Most serious conflict in this region in recent years has been between Muslim Arab nations & ____. | Israel |
| The most recent of the world's major religions to develop in this part of the world was ______. | Islam |
| The region has faced challenges recently because of ________. | rapid population growth |
| The majority of people living in this part of the world are ________. | Muslim |
| Cuneiform, developed by the Sumerians, is a form of __________. | writing |
| Mesopotamia was located in present-day __________. | Iraq |
| The Code of Hammurabi was a set of _______. | laws |
| Ancient Egyptians relied heavily on the _____________ to enrich the soil with silt. | Nile River |
| What did the Sumerians develop that we still use today? | 12-month calendar |
| Islam is divided into two major groups, _______ and ________. | Sunni and Shia |
| Which of these religions is the oldest? | Judaism |
| The world's largest religion is __________. | Christianity |
| Governments is some countries have used money from ____________ to build schools and airports. | the sale of oil |
| What causes a large division between the people of this region? | religious differences |
| Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have what in common? | All are monotheistic |
| What did ancient Egypt have in common with Sumer? | Both were theocracies. |
| Which prophet led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments? | Moses |
| Which ethnic group is often angry with the United States for its support of Israel? | Arabs |
| What did Hammurabi's Code provide for Mesopotamians? | a legal system |
| In which country are women not allowed to vote? | Saudi Arabia |
| Which phrase best describes the lifestyles of people in Southwest Asia and North Africa? | wealthy and poor; mostly urban |
| Which of the following reflects life during the Arab Empire? | The Thousand and One Nights |
| What is a hajj? | Muslim holy journey |
| What was NOT invented or developed by the Sumerians? | guns |
| What group made up the top of the social class in ancient Egypt? | rulers, nobles, and priests |
| What group made up the middle class in ancient Egypt? | Business people and craftspeople |
| What group made up the bottom class in ancient Egypt? | farmers and unskilled workers |
| How are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam similar? | monotheism |
| When did the United Nations voted to divide Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab countries? | 1947 |
| Most Muslims in the region and throughout the world are Shia? True or False | False |
| Which group strive to fulfill the five Pillars of Islam? | Muslims |
| What holiday do most Christians in this region celebrate as their major holy day? | Easter |
| What is the major language in much of this region? | Arabic |
| What job is popular in Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, and the Central Asian countries? | carpet making |
| What percentage of people in this region live in urban areas? | 50% |
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