Sunni
When did the split between Sunni and Shi'a begin?
7th Century
This is what Shi'a or Shi'ite translates to in English.
Party of Ali
List the names of the 4 students who are part of the documentary crew.
Zack, Sean, Ryan, and Chris
What was the name of the hurricane that struck six U.S. states just over a year ago and had a devastating effect on parts of North Carolina and Tennessee, which saw heavy rain beforehand?
Helene
The Europeans divided the Middle East based on what resource?
Oil
In what nation, which is reportedly the most media literate country in Europe, is media literacy taught from preschool through high school?
Finland
The Sunni believe that the leader of Islam should be someone who...
Is a devout follower of the Sunna.
The Shi'a believe that this is how their leader should be chosen.
By bloodline
What country is the documentary set in?
Guatemala
According to the World from A to Z, Israel launched an airstrike on Hamas during peace talks in what country?
Qatar
What had the British promised Arabs in WWI if they should rise up against the Ottomans?
Independence
Who was Muhammad's father-in-law?
Abu Bakr
What is the term for the divide between the Sunni and the Shi'a?
Sectarianism
What two countries are majority Shi'a?
Iran and Iraq
What substance did the boys use to increase their calorie intake?
Lard
According to the World from A to Z, what nation has been going through an energy crisis for 3 decades?
Yemen
Who were the 'bad guys' who were not invited to discuss the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany, the Austro-Hungarians and the Ottoman Empire
What is the Islamic holy text?
Qur'an
Between this percentage and this percentage of the world's Muslims are Sunnis today.
85%
What is the Shi'a historical leader called?
Imam
In "Living on One Dollar," what parasite did Chris get
Giardia
What country has faced significant backlash and protest after its police forces used tear gas on those who were speaking out against government abuse and suppression? They also used Discord to replace a member of their leadership.
Nepal
The secret agreement signed between Britain and France that divided up part of the Ottoman Empire.
Sykes-Picot Agreement
What is the Islamic holy month called?
Ramadan
What is the Sunni historical leader called?
Caliph
Relative to the Sunni sect, the Shi'a sect chose to reject how many caliphs?
The first 3
What solution did the boys use in their simulation to take steps to get out of poverty?
Microfinance loans
What is the name of the controversial rulers of Afghanistan, who recently cut off Internet access for the nation’s 40 million people?
The Taliban
What treaty signed after World War I was not secret, and involved the dismembering of the Ottoman Empire.
Treaty of Sevres
What American agency carried out multiple operations in the Middle East (1950s)?
CIA (Central Intelligence Agency)