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2 nd Quarter Assessment Study Guide. 1. MENA Vocabulary. muezzin hajj Ramadan mosque Monotheism Prophet Qur’an. 2. What is relative location?. 3. Which civilization developed along the Nile River?. *Method of writing: *Needed Nile River for:.
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1. MENA Vocabulary • muezzin • hajj • Ramadan • mosque • Monotheism • Prophet • Qur’an
3. Which civilization developed along the Nile River? *Method of writing: *Needed Nile River for:
4. Which civilization developed on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea? The Phoenicians • What was notable about their writing? It had only 22 letters.
5. Mesopotamia means “between the rivers”. Which rivers was Mesopotamia between? • Tigris and Euphrates primarily in the present day country of Iraq.
5. cont’d • Mesopotamia was located on the eastern part of the Fertile Crescent. • Sumer,located in Mesopotamia is considered the first civilization. • Which 3 continents surrounded Mesopotamia? Europe, Africa, and Asia
6. Islam is divided into two main sects: • Sunni and Shi’te
7. Five Pillars of Islam • Belief in One God • Pray 5 times a day • Fast during daylight during Ramadan • Give 2% of income to less fortunate • Make trip (hajj) to Mecca at least once.
8. What are some of the reasons humans stopped being hunter-gatherers and settled in one place? • Fresh water • Fertile soil • Central location for trade • Clay for building, writing • Reeds for boats • Long growing season
10. “Halal” means permitted“Haram” means prohibitedMuslims cannot eat: * bacon, some hot dogs, ham, pork sausage, bratwurst, pork chops, gelatin products (including marshmallows, Jello®, etc.) * Alcohol or any products containing alcohol (vanilla extract, etc.)