4.3- 4.7 Flashcards
What has always been important to the people of the Middle East
The date palm
Most people in the Middle East are Arabs, who speak ___ language
Arabic
What religion do Arabs practice?
Islam
What were the ancient circular cities that were divided into sections?
They were called quarters
What is the head of each tribe called?
Sheik
Why is the Middle East important?
Because the three most influential religions began there
Where did Islam begin?
Saudi Arabia
What was the Jews religion?
Judaism
Where did Christianity begin?
Israel
What land did God promised to Abraham and his heirs?
Israel
What are the riches of the earth?
Natural resources
What do natural resources include?
Soil atmosphere, minerals, water, and fuels
The ____ of the Middle East are among the richest in the world
Oil deposits
Then in 1897 of movement called ____ began with the intention of the gathering the Jews to form a Jewish nation in the promised land
Zionism
What year did the modern state of Israel form?
1948
Who was the first Prime Minister?
David Ben Gurion
Who is very influential in this process
David Ben Gurion
What city is known as the city of the peace
Jerusalem
What is the largest city in Israel, and one of the most oldest cities in the world?
Jerusalem
What was the war called
Six day war
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
What is an important political business?
Tel Aviv
What is the central pipeline of Israel’s vast and efficient system of irrigation?
The national water carrier
What is the capital of Turkey?
Ankara
