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Middle East Test Review

Middle East Test Review. 5 Pillars of Islam basics of Islamic laws & teachings. Pray 5 Times a day toward the city of Mecca Believe in one god (Allah) and Muhammad was his last prophet Pay alms Make a pilgrimage to Mecca called the Hajj Celebrate Ramadan (fast during daylight).

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Middle East Test Review

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  1. Middle East Test Review

  2. 5 Pillars of Islambasics of Islamic laws & teachings • Pray 5 Times a day toward the city of Mecca • Believe in one god (Allah) and Muhammad was his last prophet • Pay alms • Make a pilgrimage to Mecca called the Hajj • Celebrate Ramadan (fast during daylight)

  3. What is the only Jewish Country in the Middle East?

  4. Israel

  5. What is a theocracy? • Iran is an example of this type of government.

  6. A theocracy is a government ruled by the religious leaders.

  7. Are there any countries in the Middle East a member NATO?

  8. Turkey is the only Muslim country in NATO • They also want to become a member of the EU.

  9. Who controls worldwide oil prices?

  10. OPEC • What does it stand for?

  11. What is Desalinization?

  12. Desalinization is the removal of salt from ocean water.

  13. Who is Muhammad?

  14. Muhammadis the founder of Islamic laws and teachings.

  15. What is the holiest place in Jerusalem for Muslims?

  16. Dome of the Rock • It is believed to be the place where Muhammad rose into heaven.

  17. What river is so important to Israel?

  18. Jordan River • It feeds the Dead Sea and also provides a natural boundary for Israel.

  19. Where can you find water and vegetation in the desert?

  20. Oasis

  21. What is the goal of the PLO?

  22. To regain control of the land under Israeli control for Palestinian Arabs.

  23. Define Zionism?

  24. The movement to create and support a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

  25. Define a stateless nation?

  26. A nation of people without land to legally occupy.

  27. When do Muslims fast?

  28. During Ramadan Muslim fast from sunrise to sunset.

  29. Info on the Dead Sea

  30. Only contains bacteria, its to salty to contain life forms. • It is the lowest place on the exposed crust of the earth.

  31. What is the holy site in Jerusalem for Jewish people?

  32. The Western Wall(Wailing Wall)

  33. Mesopotamia

  34. Land between the Tigris and Euphrates River • Home to some of the earliest civilizations • Also known as the Fertile Crescent

  35. What is an Islamic house of worship?

  36. Mosque

  37. What is the largest group of Muslims called?

  38. Sunni • About 83% of all Muslims

  39. Fundamentalist Muslim group in Afghanistan?

  40. Taliban

  41. What is the small territory along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Israel? • Claimed by the Palestinians

  42. Gaza Strip

  43. What food product are Muslims forbidden to eat?

  44. Pork

  45. Most Iranian Muslims belong to this branch of Islam

  46. Shi’ite

  47. What is the principle resource for the Arabian Peninsula?

  48. Oil

  49. Why is it important for Israel to have strong ties to the U.S. and have a large military force?

  50. Mutual benefits, they are one of our biggest allies • They need a large army because of who is surrounding them.

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