Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

MWHS Geography 9 Paul > Unit III Final- Middle East-Flash Cards > Flashcards

Unit III Final- Middle East-Flash Cards

1
Q

What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

A

The most important duties of a Muslim.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What holy city do Jews, Christians and Muslims share?

A

Jerusalem

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What European country issued the Balfour Declaration?

A

Britain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Whose homeland of Palestine was issued in the Balfour Declaration?

A

Jews

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the name of the Jewish Holy Book?

A

Torah

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What did thousands of Palestinians become in 1948 after Israel was declared a nation?

A

refugees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What was never an occupied territory?

A

Northern Edge

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Who is Mohammed to the Muslim?

A

Prophet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the movement to get a Jewish homeland called?

A

Zionism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What vital water link connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea?

A

Straight of Gibralter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Which Arab country was the first to sign a peace treat with Israel?

A

Egypt

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What peninsula is the region that controls most of the oil in the Middle East?

A

The Arabian Peninsula

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Are the Arabs of the Middle East more unified because of Islam?

A

Yes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What book includes many of the same events and people as the Koran and the Bible?

A

The Torah

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What region is important to the Middle East because it is a crossroads of trade and it controls the gateway from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean?

A

The Meghreb

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Do the Continents of Africa, Asia, and the Americas meet in the Middle East?

A

No

17
Q

What resources determines where people live in the Middle East?

A

water

18
Q

Which religion split over how Jesus’ message was spread or taught?

A

Christianity

19
Q

Which religion believes a trip to the holy city must be taken?

A

Islam

20
Q

Which region calls their God Allah?

A

Islam

21
Q

Which religion is the oldest in the Middle East?

A

Judaism

22
Q

Which religion was forced to scatter throughout the world by the Romans?

A

Judaism

23
Q

Which religion is monotheistic?

A

Christianity ,Islam, and Judaism

24
Q

Which religion considers present day Israel their homeland?

A

Judaism

25
Q

Which religion considers the daily “struggle” part of their religion?

A

Islam

26
Q

Which religion became the religion of the Roman Empire?

A

Christianity

27
Q

Which religion fasts during the month of Ramadan?

A

Islam

28
Q

How do Muslims refer to the Jews and Christians because they share the’same scripture?

A

People of the Book

29
Q

What organization unifies the major oil producing nations today, not just the ones in the Middle East?

A

OPEC

30
Q

What do the letters PLO stand for

A

Palestinian Liberation Organization

31
Q

The Jewish religion began when who made a covenant with God?

A

Abraham

32
Q

What event is considered the first year in the Christian calendar?

A

Jesus’ birth

MWHS Geography 9 Paul (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions