Middle East Vocab

Question 0

In Islamic countries, this is a title of respect for a person who is learned in, teaches, or expounds the sacred law of Islam.

Answer 0

Mullah

Question 1

What is thesupreme and independent power or authority in government as possessed or claimed by a state or community?

Answer 1

Sovereignty

Question 2

A revolt be done in December 1987 by Palestinian Arabs to protest Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and Gaza strip.

Answer 2

Intifada

Question 3

A holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by extremist Muslims.

Answer 3

Jihad

Question 4

The title for a Muslim religious leader or chief.

Answer 4

Imam

Question 5

The strict adherence to any set of basic ideas or principles, usually surrounding religion.

Answer 5

Fundamentalism

Question 6

A complaint or resentment, as against an unjust or unfair act.

Answer 6

Grievance

Question 7

A body of persons adhering to a particular religious faith; a religious denomination.

Answer 7

Sect

Question 8

A vote on a measure.

Answer 8

Referendum

Question 9

This is the law, seeing as derived from the Koran.

Answer 9

Sharia

Question 10

The state or territory under the jurisdiction of emir.

Answer 10

Emirate

Question 11

Chief in importance or impact

Answer 11

Paramount

Question 12

The king or sovereign, often in the state of Iran.

Answer 12

Shah