Holy Scripture for Judaism
Torah
Holy Scripture for Christianity
Bible
Holy Scripture for Islam
Koran
The goal of PLO was to gain independence for Arab Muslims and create a country called what
Palestine
Zionism refers to what
The movement to create a homeland for Jews in Palestine
Jewish place of worship
synagogue
Place of worship for Christians
church
Holiest City for Muslims
Mecca
What is anti-semitism
fear or hatred of Jews
What type of government is found in Iran today
Theocracy
During this Jewish High Holy holiday, believers repent for misdeeds of the year just past. The shofar is sounded reminding Jews to atone for their sins.
Yom Kippur
During this Christian holiday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ
Easter
Place of worship for Muslims
mosque
The U.S. embassy was seized & American hostages were held for over a year.
Who became the religious leader after the Iranian Revolution
Ayatollah Khomeini
Jewish ritual in which a boy becomes an adult member of the community
Bar Mitzvah
Who is considered to be the “Father” of all three Semitic religions?
Abraham
This is the holy shrine that Muslims believe Abraham built.
Ka'aba
What is the main reason the US invaded Iraq in 2003
It was believed Iraq had WMDs
What was the result when the UN Partition Plan was carried out in 1948?
Palestinians were joined by several Arab countries in attacking the new state of Israel
This term means the scattering of Jews after the Romans defeated them in the 1st century C.E.
Diaspora
What are the 3 main branches of Christianity
Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, & Roman Catholic
This term refers to the migration of Muhammad from Mecca to Yathrib. It marks the first year in the Muslim calendar.
Hejira
What was the main cause for the Persian Gulf War
Saddam had the Iraqi army invade Kuwait to secure more oil for the Iraqi economy
Which two leaders agreed to the Oslo Accords in 1993? This declaration of peace between Israel and the PLO was signed in the presence of American President Bill Clinton
Yasser Arafat (PLO) and Yitzhak Rabin (Israel PM)