Egypt
What river allows Egypt to thrive?
What geographical features give Mesopotamia its name?
Tigris and Euphrates River
What are the three monotheistic religions?
Why did terrorist attack the United States on September 11, 2001?
To get the United States out of the Middle East
What was the promise God made with Abraham?
That he would have a large family and his family would be blessed
What Egyptian practice is depicted in the story of Osiris, Set, and Isis?
Mummification
Why is farming a better source of food than hunting and gathering?
Reliable and more crops
What is the name of the steps to following Allah according to Islam?
5 Pillars of Islam
Why was it difficult to find Osama bin Laden?
He was in Pakistan
How did Muhammad become a prophet?
An angel appeared to him and told him he was to be the last prophet of God.
What is the final test the ka needs to pass to reach paradise?
Weighing of the heart
This is the first writing system in Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
Why does God send the 10 plagues on Egypt?
To free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
What resource does OPEC deal with?
Oil
Latitude & Longitude
Ceiling Example
Remove the organs
Dry the body
Wrap the body
This achievements improved transportation of people and goods
The wheel
Why is Jesus' death important to Christians?
Because Jesus' death saves humanity from their sins
Why did angry Iranians storm the United States Embassy?
The United States allowed the Shah to receive cancer treatment
Why did terrorists target the World Trade Center Towers, the Pentagon, and Washington DC?
Symbolic attack on the United States government, military, and economy
A pyramid is a giant what?
Tomb
Who was Sargon and what did he do?
He was the king of Akkad and he created the first empire.
What is a disagreement within Abraham's family tree?
Who the promise of blessing is for
What causes the Six Day War?
The Partition of 1947
What does GRAPES stand for?
Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, and Social Structure