Land of Contrasts
Southwest Asia Long Ago
Influences on Culture
Islam
New Governments and Strong Economies
100
This is another name for Southwest Asia. That has its origins in Europe considering itself the "West" and Asia being the "East".
What is the Middle East?
100
Sumerians used picture symbols. These symbols were a form a writing called...
What is cuneiform?
100
The acts of worship performed by Muslims to show their faith in Islam.
What is the Five Pillars?
100
The book of Islam
What is the Qur'an?
100
movement among Jewish people to claim the parts of the Southern Asia. (Israel)
What is Zionism?
200
It is an important energy resource around the world. It is abundant in this area
What is oil?
200
At the center of each Sumerian city state was a huge temple.
What is a ziggurat?
200
The main language of Southwest Asia countries.
What is Arabic?
200
It is a pilgrimage that a Muslim must take once in their lifetime to the Holy Land of Mecca
What is Hajj?
200
Point of View on issues.
What is Frame of reference?
300
It is a place in the desert that has a dependable supply of water. Most of the water comes from underground springs?
What is an oasis?
300
Hummurabi is best known for organizing and re-writing the regions laws also known as....
What are codes?
300
One of the two main groups within the Islam religion. The majority group.
What is Sunni?
300
A follower of Islam.
What is a Muslim?
300
The type of economy that both individuals and governments make economic decisions?
What is a mixed economy?
400
This resource is very scarce in this part of the world. There are many different ways in which to find this resource.
What is water?
400
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
What are the three main religions to come from the Middle East?
400
In some Arab countries, this group of individuals have limited freedom outside the home. For example, in Saudi Arabia they cannot drive or vote.
Who are women?
400
Decorative writing that is the most respected form of art in Islam.
What is calligraphy?
400
A monarchy that has complete authority over its people and country.
What is an absolute monarchy?
500
Underground layers of rock or sand that hold water.
What is an aquifer?
500
Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy
What is the first five books of the Bible? or What is the Torah?
500
One of the two main groups of Islam. The minority group.
What is Shi'i?
500
Islamic beliefs discourage using images of people.
What is Islamic art? or What are geometric and shapes?
500
It supplies energy for transportation, it supplies heat, and electricity. This industry helps to provide jobs, education, and healthcare
What is the importance of oil?
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