Geography
Ancient Civilization
Israel / Palestine
Iran
Religion
100
What is Turkey?
100
The transition from hunter-gatherer societies to this type of society marked the beginning of civilizations
What is agricultural societies (AKA farming)
100
The religions practiced by each nation (two answers)
What are Judaism (Israel) and Islam (Palestine)?
100
Iran has had this type of government/law since the 1979 revolution
What is Theocratic Islamic Government / Sharia Law?
100
These three religions are considered the "Abrahamic" Religions
What are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
200
What is Saudi Arabia?
200
This empire lasted from the 14th century until 1921, when it was dismantled at the end of WW1
What is the Ottoman Empire?
200
This city is a central point of conflict between the two nations, and is an important religious place for both
What is Jerusalem?
200
This ancient civilization was located in modern day Iran, and practiced the unique religion of Zoroastrianism
What is the Persian Empire?
200
This prophet founded Islam after receiving revelations from god in a cave
Who is Prophet Mohammed?
300
What is Oman?
300
The definition of polytheism - which many Ancient Civilizations in the Middle East practiced
Multiple Gods
300
The name of the Islamic organization that governs parts of Palestine, and includes a militant branch
What is Hamas?
300
These two countries/organizations secretly backed protests in favor of the Shah
What are Britain (MI6) and the USA (CIA)?
300
Jews practice eating Kosher foods, which includes not eating this type of meat (also forbidden in Islam)
What is pork?
400
Country #8 (Pink)
What is Iraq?
400
In ancient Mesopotamia, folks would drink beer instead of water for these two primary reasons
What are cleanliness (alcohol kills germs!) and calories (beer has calories, which people need to survive)?
400
This person is the Prime Minister of Israel
Who is Benjamin Netanyahu?
400
The nationalization of this Iranian industry was a major turning point in the country's history
What is the Oil industry?
400
The house of worship for each of the three Abrahamic religions (three answers)
What are church (Christianity), synagogue (Judaism), and mosque (Islam)?
500
What is Lebanon?
500
The first civilizations in known history were founded in modern day Iraq, between these two rivers
What are the Tigres and Euphrates?
500
These two territories make up the nation of Palestine
What are Gaza and the West Bank?
500
This religious leader was banished from the country in 1964, then returned as the Supreme Leader in 1979
Who is Ayatollah Khomeini?
500
The holy books for each of the three Abrahamic religions (three answers)
What are the Bible (Christianity), Torah (Judaism), and Quran (Islam)