Middle East
What language do Israelis mostly speak?
Hebrew
What is a Pagan?
Someone who worships more than one God
What was crucifixion?
Nailing a person to a cross
Cyrus was successful in his expansion of the empire because
The people had to follow his laws but kept their religion and customs.
In order to have stronger ties to Europe, Turkey is trying to join what group?
the EU (European Union)
What language do Arabs speak?
Arabic
According to the Bible, God chose and Israelite to lead his people out of Egypt. Who was he?
Moses
What is Anti-Semitism?
Discrimination against Jews
In which sea Cyprus is situated?
Mediterranean Sea
What is a brain drain?
When people leave a country after they get an education
What is the most important resource in Iran?
Oil
What did the Egyptian King do to the Israelites after famine drove them to Egypt?
Enslaved them
What religion are more than 97% of all people in Iran?
Islam
What is a Mosque?
An Islamic house of worship
What is a minority?
A group with less than half the population
Most Iranians are which ethnic group today?
Persian
According to the Bible what did God give Moses that was law code?
Ten Commandments
What is Monotheism?
Worshiping only one God
What does Islam mean?
Submission
What is a dictator?
A leader who seizes power undemocratically and has complete control over a country
What is OPEC?
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
What did the name Jew come from?
Judah
What is the Quran?
The Holy book of Islam
What form of government does Saudi Arabia have?
Absolute Monarchy
What is terrorism?
The use of violence against innocent civilians to create fear for political reasons