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Creating the Modern Middle East and Israel
100
Arc of rich land where farming and the first civilizations developed.
Fertile Crescent
100
Which of the following is an accurate statement about religious freedom under the Ottoman Turks? A) Non-Muslims were forced to convert or face punishment. B) Islamic religious laws applied only to Muslims. C) Non-Christians were allowed to practice their religion but were not permitted to hold public office. D) Only three religions were permitted: the Sunni form of Islam, Greek Orthodox Christians, and Judaism.
B) Islamic religious laws applied only to Muslims.
200
Without religious influence.
Secular
300
a country's basic support facilities such as roads and communication systems
infrastructure
400
Farmers in Oman depend on an ancient network of underground and surface canals called the....
falaj system
500
A conservative Islamic leader
ayatollah