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