Physical features
This is the largest inland body of water
The Caspian Sea
What is the Jewish holy text?
The Torah
What does the term clergy mean?
Someone who is ordained to perform religious duties
Why did Sunni and Shia split, give the side each group took in the split.
DAILY DOUBLE
They split over leadership
Sunni- leaders should be chosen by the people
Shi'a- Leaders should be descendants of Muhammad
Why was Israel established?
To create a Jewish homeland
This small body of water forms a key oil shipping route
The strait of hormuz
Name the three branches of Judaism from most to least strict.
Daily Double!
Orthodox, Conservative, Reform
Which branch of Christianity has pastors lead their church practice
Protestant
What does the term Islam mean?
Submission
Why do the Israeli's and Palestinians disagree?
The Palestinians believe the Israelis have stolen their land.
Two key rivers flow through Iraq which river is to the east, and which is to the west?
DAILY DOUBLE
Euphrates-West
Tigris-East
what are holy leaders in Judaism called?
A rabbi
Which branch of Christianity follows the decrees of the pope?
Catholicism
This word means to struggle or put forth effort to help Islam
Jihad
What is a Zionist?
Someone who desires for the creation of a Jewish homeland
This river is the main source of water for people living in Israel
The Jordan River
What is the Jewish day of atonement?
Yom Kippur
Eastern Orthodox Christians are lead by what religious figure?
The patriarch
This person leads prayer, and is considered a holy leader in Islam
The Imam
What was the six day war? What was the outcome?
A war fought between Israel, Egypt, Syria, and Jordan.
Israel defeated the armies of the other involved nations
This is the lowest exposed place on the crust of the earth?
The Dead Sea
This book, written by Rabbi is used to understand the Jewish holy text better.
The Talmud
What does the word Christ mean? what about the word Christian?
Christ-Chosen one
Christian-Follower of the Christ
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
Testimony of Faith, Prayer, Giving, Fasting Pilgrimage
Through which son of Abraham do Christians trace Jesus' to? what about the one Muslims trace Muhammad to?
DAILY DOUBLE
Christians-Isaac
Muslims- Ishmael