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SW Asia Unit 1 Review Game Mrs. K. Rogers 7 th Grade Social Studies
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SW AsiaUnit 1
Review GameMrs. K. Rogers
7th Grade Social Studies
What modern day country is the home to those who call themselves the Persians?
Iran
What is the religion of most Kurds?
Islam
What is the name of this country?
Turkey
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers run through which country?
Iraq
The Suez Canal is linked together by what two bodies of
water?Mediterranean Sea & Red
Sea
What is the most prominent ethnic group in Southwest
Asia (Middle East)?
Arabs
Which sect of Islam is the minority group & is considered the stricter
of the two groups?
SHIA
What was the “Exodus” in the history of the Jewish people?
When the Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt and returned to
the promised land.
What is the name of this river?
Euphrates
River
According to Jewish teachings, they believe that one day a leader will come to restore the greatness of
Israel, ushering in a “golden age.” By what name do they call this anticipated leader?
the Messiah
What basic belief made Christianity different from Judaism?
That the Messiah (Jesus) already came
to Earth.
In what present day country did Judaism
originate?
Israel
Which river do Syria, Israel, and Jordan
share?Jordan River
How does SW Asia’s location and bodies of
water impact international trade?
It increases international trade.
A group of people who share a common culture,
language, race and traditions are known as a(n)
Ethnic Group
What is the name of this small area in Israel?
The Gaza
Strip
Name the Five Pillars of Islam.
1-Believe in one god, Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger2-Donate to charity/the poor3-Fast during the holy month of Ramadan4-Pray five times a day facing Mecca5-Take a hajj to Mecca at least once in your lifetime
What issue led to the split between the Sunni and Shia in
Islam?
They disagreed over who should lead the Muslim community after the
death of Muhammad.
What natural resource, vital to
survival, is in scarce supply in the Middle
East?
F R E S H W A T E R
Who was the founder of Christianity?
Jesus
What is the holy writing of Islam?
Qur'an
What is the
name of this
country?
Israel
What is the impact of having the Tigris &
Euphrates Rivers located in the same country?
oLarger populationoFertile soiloIncreased agricultureoFresh wateroTrade & transportation routes
Through which two bodies of water is a large portion of the
world’s oil exported?
The Persian Gulf & the Strait of Hormuz
What is the
name of this
river?
Jordan River
What river meets the Euphrates River in Iraq?
Tigris River
What is the name of this country?
Iraq
What is the name of this body of water?
Persian Gulf
Which religion do most people in Southwest Asia
practice?
Islam
Three of the world’s major religions began in Southwest Asia/ Middle
East. Which of the three follows the strict
teachings of the Torah?
Judaism
What ethnic group is commonly found in
Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and other ME countries?
Kurds
What is the name of this country?
Iran
What characteristic do the religions of Judaism, Christianity
& Islam all have in common?
Monotheism
Those of the Christian faith believe that Jesus Christ was
sentenced to die by what method?
Crucifixion
What is the name of this country?
Saudi Arabia
Muhammad was forced to leave Mecca for Medina in
622 AD/CE. In what present day country is
Mecca found?
Saudi Arabia
What is the largest, less strict sect/branch of
Islam?
Sunni Muslim
What is the name of this body of water?
Straight of Hormuz
The Hebrew Bible states that Abraham was born in Ur and
was promised the Land of Canaan. Abraham, according
to the Hebrew religion is considered the ______.
“Father of Judaism”
STUDY...STUDY...STUDY...STUDY!
BE SURE TO
All Muslims are required to visit this city as least once in
their lifetime…
Mecca
What body of water connects the Arabian
Sea to the Persian Gulf?
Strait of Hormuz
What is the
name of this
river?
Tigris River
Who was the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
Muslims pray how many times a day?
FIVE
What is the birthplace of Islam?
Mecca
What is the name of this body of water?
Red SeaRed Sea
What is the holy writing of Judaism?
Torah
What is the name of this body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
What is the name of this body of water?
Arabian
Sea
What was the “Exodus” in the history of the
Jewish people?
When Moses led them out of slavery in Egypt.
The Suez Canal is linked together by what two bodies of
water?Mediterranean Sea &
Red Sea
Which bodies of water are connected
by the Strait of Hormuz?
The Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf
What is the name of this country?
Turkey
What is the name of this body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
What is the name of this country?
Afghanistan
What is the name of this body of water?
Arabian
Sea
What is the second largest sect/branch of Islam?
Shia Muslim
What ethnic group faced genocide under Saddam
Hussein?
KURDS
What modern day country is the home to those who call
themselves the Persians?
Iran
Which sect/branch of Islam believes that its leader
must be a direct descendant of Muhammad?
Shia Muslims
What basic belief made Christianity different from
Judaism?
Jesus = Messiah
What religion uses this symbol?
Judaism/Star of David
Who would go to a Synagogue for religious purposes?
Jews
What makes it possible to get to the Mediterranean Sea from the Arabian Sea without having to
sail around the continent of Africa?
The Suez Canal
Of the religions we studied, which one is the
youngest?
Islam
What part of the Holy Bible makes it different
from the Torah?
New Testament
Of the religions we studied, which one is the
oldest?
Judaism
What religion uses this symbol & what is
it?
Christianity /Cross, Crucifix
What is the birthplace of Christianity?
Bethlehem/Jerusalem
(Current day Israel)
Which Middle Eastern Country is located in
both Europe and Asia?
Turkey
Three of the world’s major religions began in
Southwest Asia/Middle East. Which of the three follows the strict teachings of the
New Testament?
Christianity
What is the Jewish celebration/holiday of
their release from being held as slaves in Egypt?
Passover
Writings about Jesus’ life and teachings can be found where?
The Gospels
What is the religion of most Kurds?
Sunni Muslim
What is the Jewish Celebration/Holiday
of Lights?
Hanukah
What basic belief makes Christianity different from Judaism?
That the Messiah has already come to Earth
What is the name of this river?
Euphrates
River
