Middle East Unit Flashcards
biggest river in the middle east
the nile river
what cardinal direction is saudi arabia in
west
what three major monotheistic religions began in southwest asia
judasim christianity islam
what country is jerusalem
israel
What was the Aswan High Dam built to do?
Provide water for irrigation, stop seasonal flooding on the Nile, give hydroelectric power for Egypt
what country is jerusalem
israel
what country is jerusalem
israel
what city is the holy city for Judaism
Jerusalem
What is the most important thing to know about the Middle East?
its vast oil reserves
When was the Aswan High Dam completed
1970
What linked China to Europe
The silk road
where did a monotheistic religion called Islam develop
Saudi Arabia
what country is bagh dad
iraq
what does the Suez Canal connects
The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
What are the 3 major religions in the middle east?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
What is OPEC
it is the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
True or False: Muslims worship in buildings called
mosques.
True
Where do Nomads live?
Arabian Peninsula and Sahara Desert
where is iran in realation to saudi arabia
southeast
what type of rug reflects the diversity of religion?
prayer rug
What is the Silk Road link
it links China to Europe
what is desertification
desertification is when the desert expands due to human and natural conditions
Where did Judaism, Christianity, and Islam begin?
Southwest Asia
Why do people like to visit Egypt?
pyramids
Who destroyed the temple in Jerusalem?
Babylonians
what is a wadi
A wadi is a dry riverbed in the desert that will fill with water when it rains
What is the name of the book with Muhammed’s teaching
The Koran
What three countries is Jerusalem sacred to?
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Why was the Aswan High Dam built
Stop seasonal flooding on the Nile River to provide hydroelectric power for Egypt and provide a steady source of water for irrigation.
