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What modern day country is the home to those who call themselves the Persians?

What modern day country is the home to those who call themselves the Persians?. Iran. What is the religion of most Kurds?. Islam. What is the name of this country?. Turkey. The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers run through which country?. Iraq.

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What modern day country is the home to those who call themselves the Persians?

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  1. What modern day country is the home to those who call themselves the Persians? Iran

  2. What is the religion of most Kurds? Islam

  3. What is the name of this country? Turkey

  4. The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers run through which country? Iraq

  5. The Suez Canal is linked together by what two bodies of water? Mediterranean Sea & Red Sea

  6. What is the most prominent ethnic group in Southwest Asia (Middle East)? Arabs

  7. Which sect of Islam is the minority group & is considered the stricter of the two groups? SHIA

  8. What was the “Exodus” in the history of the Jewish people? When the Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt and returned to the promised land.

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

  10. According to Jewish teachings, they believe that one day a leader will come to restore the greatness of Israel, ushering in a “golden age.” By what name do they call this anticipated leader? the Messiah

  11. What basic belief made Christianity different from Judaism? That the Messiah (Jesus) already came to Earth.

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

  13. Which river do Syria, Israel, and Jordan share? Jordan River

  14. How does SW Asia’s location and bodies of water impact international trade? It increases international trade.

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

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

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. What natural resource, vital to survival, is in scarce supply in the Middle East? F R E S H W A T E R

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

  21. Who was the founder of Christianity? Jesus

  22. What is the holy writing of Islam? Qur'an

  23. Israel What is the name of this country?

  24. What is the impact of having the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers located in the same country? Larger population Fertile soil Increased agriculture Fresh water Trade & transportation routes

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

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

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

  28. Iraq What is the name of this country?

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

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

  31. 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

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

  33. Iran What is the name of this country?

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

  35. Those of the Christian faith believe that Jesus Christ was sentenced to die by what method? Crucifixion

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

  37. Muhammad was forced to leave Mecca for Medina in 622 AD/CE. In what present day country is Mecca found? Saudi Arabia

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

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

  40. The Hebrew Bible states that Abraham was born in Ur and was promised the Land of Canaan. 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. Muslims pray how many times a day? FIVE

  46. What is the birthplace of Islam? Mecca

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

  48. What is the holy writing of Judaism? Torah

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

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

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