Islam
Who is the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
Judaism Christianity and Islam are all ______ religions.
Monotheistic
Who is the founder of Christianity?
Jesus
Where is the holy city of Jerusalem located?
Israel
How does water scarcity affect agriculture in the Middle East?
It affects the types of crops as well as the number of crops that can be grown. It can also cause food shortages and lead to scarcity in other areas.
What is the religious book for Islam?
The Quran
What is the religious text for Judaism called?
The Torah
What is the religious book for Christianity called.
The bible
Which countries border the Jordan River?
Jordan, Israel, Syria
desalination
What is the Muslim place of worship called?
A Mosque
What does Kosher mean?
Dietary restrictions for Jewish practitioners.
What are two important Christian Holidays? Explain them.
Christmas
Easter
The division of Palestine caused what conflict?
War in Palestine between the Jews and the Arabs
Why was OPEC formed?
Regulate the prices of oil
What are the 5 pillars of Islam
Shahadah
Salah
Zakat
Hajj
Fasting
What is Passover?
A Jewish holiday celebrating the Jews liberation from slavery from Egypt.
What is the set of rules followed in Christianity? Name two
The 10 commandments
Where is Mecca located?
Saudi Arabia
What is the main cause of conflict over the Jordan River?
Multiple countries rely on it for water.
What religious site in Jerusalem is important to Islam?
The Dome of the Rock
Which religious site in Jerusalem is important to Judaism?
The western wall
Why is Jerusalem important to Christianity?
Jesus was brought there as a child and he was crucified and resurrected.
What are the main causes of desertification in the Middle East?
Overgrazing with livestock.
What impact has the discovery of oil had on Middle Eastern countries and the world?
Economic growth in the Middle East and oil dependence in the rest of the world.