Chapter 11

Question 1

Which phrase best describes the lifestyles of people in the Middle East and Northern Africa?

Accepted Answer

Wealthy and poor; mostly urban

Question 2

What did Hammurabi's Code provide for Mesopotamians?

Accepted Answer

legal system

Question 3

Who were Muslim leaders?

Accepted Answer

Caliphs

Question 4

In Saudi Arabia, who aren't allowed to vote, drive, or travel unless with a male relative?

Accepted Answer

Women

Question 5

What is the holy book of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Quran

Question 6

wedge-shaped writing made with reeds on clay tablets is called what?

Accepted Answer

cuneiform

Question 7

The holy book of Judaism is the _____?

Accepted Answer

Tanakh

Question 8

Who attacked the United States in 2001?

Accepted Answer

Al-Qaeda

Question 9

Which of these religions first spread to Europe and then around the world?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Question 10

In 1948 Jews set up Israel in their part of____?

Accepted Answer

Palestine

Question 11

What are Christian holy people called?

Accepted Answer

Saints

Question 12

A holy journey to Mecca is called what?

Accepted Answer

Hajj

Question 13

A government led by religious leaders is called what?

Accepted Answer

theocracy

Question 14

What is a tale or poem about heroes?

Accepted Answer

Epic

Question 15

What were Ancient Egyptian rulers called?

Accepted Answer

Pharaohs

Question 16

Which ethnic group is often angry with the U.S. for its support of Israel?

Accepted Answer

Arabs

Question 17

Greatest prophet of Islam

Accepted Answer

Muhammad

Question 18

Who made a covenant with God?

Accepted Answer

Abraham

Question 19

Which of the following is an Islamic house of worship?

Accepted Answer

Mosque

Question 20

What is the Christian religion's major holy day?

Accepted Answer

Easter

Question 21

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have what in common?

Accepted Answer

all were monotheistic

Question 22

What is the oldest major religion?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 23

The main language of the Middle East is what?

Accepted Answer

Arabic

Question 24

A name for a traditional marketplace

Accepted Answer

Bazaar

Question 25

What is an early form of Sumerian writing?

Accepted Answer

Cuneiform

Question 26

Which is an example of a dietary law?

Accepted Answer

Jews and Muslims cannot eat pork

Question 27

Islam expanded into Asia, North Africa, and parts of Europe under __________?

Accepted Answer

Caliphs

Question 28

What was early Egyptian writing called?

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics

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