Ancient Egypt
Form of Writing?
Hieroglyphics
Form of writing?
Cuneiform
What are the three religions that started in the Middle east?
Christianity, Islam and Judaism
What would lead to low population density in an area?
few or low natural resources
The Arab Spring is described as?
A series of protests and demonstrations that spread across the Middle East.
What did the Egyptians leave behind education wise?
Mathematics
What are the names of the Ancient Mesopotamians
Sumerians
What City is considered a holy city for all three religions?
Jerusalem
What aspect of a nation's culture is directly influenced by the physical geography of that nation?
population distribution
What is the relationship between the Arab Spring and the conflict in Syria?
The Arab Spring sparked the conflict in Syria.
How many inches of rain fall does north Africa receive each year on average?
10 inches
How many inches of rainfall does this area get per year on average?
10 inches
What man does all three religions trace back to?
Abraham
Which geographic factors influence economic development in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
Lack of fresh water and fertile soil impact negatively on the areas economic development.
What is the source of water for North Africa?
Nile river
there is an abundance of this natural resource in the middle east.
oil
The ______ outlines the religious duties of Muslim faith?
The five pillars of Islam
whos house
runs house
What Marvel did the Egyptians leave us?
Pyramids
What rivers are along Ancient Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates
What do all three sacred books of each religion share?
the 5 books of MOSES
Which country depends on oil in the middle east?
U.S