GEOGRAPHY
CULTURE
HISTORY
The Establishment of Israel
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
100
Which region on the map represents Southwest Asia
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100
Define Ethnic Group.
A group of people who share a common language, culture, or history.
200
What countries in Southwest Asia have we studied?
Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Israel, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia (also, the West Bank and Gaza Strip which make up Palestine)
200
The majority of people that live in North Africa/Southwest Asia are part of which ethnic group?
Arabs
300
What bodies of water/rivers in Southwest Asia have we studied?
Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, Suez Canal/ Tigris River, Euphrates River, Jordan River
300
Which religions originated (began) in the Middle East?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
400
How does the physical geography of Iraq impact population distribution?
Most people live near the Tigris and Euphrates (both major rivers are in Iraq). Most people do NOT live where there is little access to freshwater.
400
What belief is common to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Monotheism
500
Why would a large country like Saudi Arabia have a low population density?
There is limited access to freshwater. Saudi Arabia is mostly DESERT.
500
What does monotheistic mean?
The belief in ONE god.