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SW Asia Unit 1 Review Game 7 th Grade Social Studies

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 7 th Grade Social Studies

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  1. SW Asia Unit 1 Review Game 7th Grade Social Studies

  2. What country do the majority of Persians live in? Iran

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

  4. What is the name of this country? Turkey

  5. The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers meet inwhich country? Iraq

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

  7. What is the majority ethnic group in Southwest Asia? Arabs

  8. Which sect of Islam is the minoritygroup? SHIA

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

  10. Euphrates River What is the name of this river?

  11. 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

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

  13. In what present day country did Judaism originate? Israel

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

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

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

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

  18. 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

  19. 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.

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

  21. Suez Canal What is the name of this waterway?

  22. Who was the founder of Christianity? Jesus

  23. What is the holy textof Islam? Qur'an

  24. Israel What is the name of this country?

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

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

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

  28. What river meets the Euphrates River in Iraq? Tigris River

  29. Iraq What is the name of this country?

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

  31. Which religion do most people in Southwest Asia practice? Islam

  32. 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

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

  34. Iran What is the name of this country?

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

  36. Saudi Arabia What is the name of this country?

  37. In what country is Mecca located? Saudi Arabia

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

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

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

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

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

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

  44. Who was the founder of Islam? Muhammad

  45. What is the birthplace of Islam? Mecca

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

  47. What is the holy writing of Judaism? Torah

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

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

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

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