Conflicts in the Middle East
This 2003 U.S. invasion claimed Iraq was building weapons of mass destruction.
Iraq War
This event increased worldwide support for a Jewish state after WWII
Holocaust
This branch believes the caliph should be a relative of Muhammad.
Sunni
This type of group shares ancestors, language, and culture
Ethnic Group
These three religions are all monotheistic.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
The 1991 conflict began when Iraq invaded Kuwait.
Persian Gulf War
This 1917 promise supported a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
Balfour Declaration
The original disagreement was over who should succeed this man.
Muhammed
This type of group is based on shared beliefs and practices.
Religious Group
All three religions trace their origins to this tradition.
Abrahamic tradition
The U.S. invaded this country in 2001 because the Taliban protected al-Qaeda
Afghanistan
Palestinians were displaced when this country was established in 1948.
Israel
This word means “leader” in early Islam
Caliph
People are born into one of these groups.
Ethnic Group
Muslims worship in this building.
Mosque
One U.S. goal in the Persian Gulf War was to protect access to this natural resource.
Both Israelis and Palestinians claim ownership of important sites in this city
Jerusalem
This group of muslims is the majority branch of Islam.
Sunni
People can choose to join one of these groups.
Religious Group
This is the holy book of Islam.
Qur’an
This leader was removed from power during the Iraq War.
Saddam Hussein
European division of the Middle East after WWI caused long-term problems known as this
Regional Conflict (Conflict)
This branch believes the caliph should be a relative of Muhammad.
Shia
Christians can belong to many branches, such as Catholic, Protestant, and this one.
Orthodox
This religion believes Jesus is divine
Christianity