Mesopotamia
Where is Mesopotamia located?
The Middle East / Iraq / The Fertile Crescent
The belief in multiple gods
Polytheism
What continent is Israel in?
Asia
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile River
What is the Golden Rule?
Treat others the way you want to be treated
What are the two rivers that surround Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates
Who is the founder and prophet of Islam?
Mohammad
What city is holy for all three major monotheistic religions?
Jerusalem
True or False: Africa is the second largest continent in the world
True!
Give two examples of being a plus
Cleaning someone else's mess; giving compliments or helpful advice; being friendly; modeling good behavior
True or False: Agriculture is what allowed people to settle permanently and create civilizations
True!
List the order of the three major monotheistic religions in the order they began
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
What event in Europe led to an increase in Jewish migration to Palestine?
The Holocaust
True or False: All of Africa is basically the same
False!
Which country won the 2022 World Cup?
Argentina
What is the term for moving fresh water away from rivers to expand civilizations?
Irrigation
List four similarities between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
All are monotheistic, have a holy book, have a building of worship, started in the Middle East
Which country currently controls more land: Israel or Palestine?
Israel
What are the two most common religions in Africa?
Christianity and Islam
Which century was the year 1453 in?
15th century