Water Distribution
Why does Turkey have an advantage over other countries regarding the distribution of water
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Where are the most densely populated areas of Iraq located ?
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What is the religion of most Persians?
Shia Islam
The Arabic and Kurdish belong to what religion group?
Sunni Islam
Why did the construction of a dam on the Euphrates River in Turkey cause a conflict in SW Asia?
The dam has a limited supply of water.
Why do the larger South west Asia have a low population density?
The majority of the land is desert and lacks access to water.
Are the three prominent religions in Southwest Asia, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Monotheistic religions that serve one God? True or False
True
If Turkey build a $50.2 million Dam on the Tigris River what would be the impact on the neighboring country of Irag?
There will be a decrease in water available for drinking.
Farzana and Ahmir live in Iraq and speak Arabic and their fathers are Nomadic herders. Farzana attends church on Sunday and Ahmir attends Mosque on Fridays. However, they both belong to the same ethnic group do they belong to the same religion group? Yes or No
No,
What does the Five Pillars in the Muslims mean?
Obligations they meet in their lives
Why do the majority of people live next to the Middle East Rivers?
For drinking, farming, traveling and trading, living near cities and having a better job.
James and his family attends church every Sunday.
Joel and his family celebrate Hanukkah every December.
Michael is preparing for his baptism.
Rachel does not eat pork because it is unclean
Are the scenarios characteristics of an ethnic group or a religion group?
Religion group
What led to the split between the Shia and Sunni in Islam?
A disagreement over who should lead the Muslim community after the death of Muhammad
Why did the people moved away from the deserts?
To have access to water, trade, and living near cities.
What language do the people from Iran with ethnic characteristics of practicing Shia Islam, small minority of Sunni Muslims, Christians, and Jews,.
Farsi
Why did the Shia Muslims choose Imam Ali ibn Abi as the first leader of Islam?
He was married to Fatimah and the cousin of Muhammad