U9: Middle East Flashcards
(21 cards)
What are the three major monotheistic religions that began in Southwest Asia
Judaism, Chriistianity, and Islam
Historically where did most Jewish people live?
Modern day Israel
What is the most important city in Islam
Mecca
The bible is what religion
Christianity
The temple was destroyed by the what and later rebuilt
Babylonians
Islam is directly related to what
Judaism and Christianity
What resource is extremely valuable to Middle east and African countries
Water
Some countries in the Middle East and North Africa are referred to as _______________________
Arab Countries
A large percentage of the population in this area is under
15 years old
Who taught people that anyone can reach salvation through faith?
Jesus Christ
The teachings of Muhammed were collected into a book called the ________________ .
Koran
Who founded Islam?
The Prophet Muhammed
Muslims worship in buildings called ________.
mosques
The population is ____________________ . The desert is sparsely populated. Large cities are located on the coasts
unevenly distrubuted
Art in this area reflects the diversity of religion. Some examples are:
stain glass
tiling
prayer rugs
calligraphy
mosaics
Name three Arab countries?
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, and North Africa
Name three Non - Arab countries
Israel, Turkey, and Iran
Like other parts of the world the population in Southwest Asia is becoming rapidly _____________________ . People are moving into cities looking for jobs.
urbanized
What animals do Nomads usually heard
Camels or sheep
A Large population in North Africa and the Middle East are under what age?
15
Most of the population in the middle east reside around what ?
Rivers like the Nile, Euphrates, and Tigris.
