Culture and Society
The beliefs, customs, practices, & behavior of a particular nation or group is that nation's or group's
What is CULTURE?
The forefathers of the Jewish people are called...
What are PATRIARCHS?
This holy book the basis for beliefs about Jesus & his teachings
What is the NEW TESTAMENT?
These people move from place to place with their animals
What are NOMADS?
This ethnic group exists as a minority group in several Middle Eastern countries despite occupying a large area of the region
Who are the KURDS?
This is the most basic social unit in any society.
What is FAMILY?
The Talmud and Torah are studied by Jews because...
What is they are the basis for Jewish teaching & traditions?
God has three persons, or forms, who together form...
What is THE TRINITY?
When Muhammad fled the corrupt city of Mecca and fled to Medina to escape persecution
What is the Hijra?
Women pursuing careers outside the home in the Middle East is an example of cultural diffusion. True or False?
What is TRUE?
Within a country, differences in language can make it harder to create UNITY. True or False.
What is TRUE?
The EXODUS describes which group leaving Egypt to escape the Pharaoh's slavery.
What is the ISRAELITES?
This apostle of Christ preached Christian beliefs to non-Jews
Who is PAUL?
In Islam, these are the rules for proper conduct by Muslims
What is SHARIA?
The belief that holy books should be taken literally
What is fundamentalism?
Trying to help people understand the meaning of life is a basic function of...
What is RELIGION?
According to Jewish belief, the TEN COMMANDMENTS were given by GOD to...
Who is Moses?
Christians look to this Holy Book as the main source of their beliefs
What is the OLD TESTAMENT?
Islam's most sacred text
Women in this Middle Eastern country face the most restrictions in the region, women in Israel face the fewest restrictions.
What is Saudi Arabia?
Rapid global communication has led to this effect on culture in the Middle East.
What is THREATENING CULTURAL DIVERSITY?
This word means for an ethnic group to be spread around and not remain in one area.
What is DIASPORA?
To communicate his ideas, Jesus of Nazareth often used short stories with moral lessons called
What are PARABLES?
What is the Hajj?
This country's educated and skilled workforce often attracts foreign investment.
What is ISRAEL?