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Law based around Islam and the Quran?
Why was Israel founded?
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Why was Israel founded?
Promote spreading of Judaism in Middle East
Moses demanded it
To Weaken Palestine
Create a Jewish safe space
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Law based around Islam and the Quran?
Constitutional Law
Sharia Law
Martial Law
Public Law
3
These lands are claimed by the Palestinians.
Syria, Israel, Egypt
Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran
West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jerusalem
West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan
4
What terror methods does Al-Qaeda use to spread fear?
Kidnappings
Suicide Bombings
Hijackings`
All of the Above
5
What Ethnic group is the MAJORITY within the middle east?
Jewish
Indian
Arab
Kurd
6
Group that has the same fashion, food, language, traditions, beliefs...culture.
Ethnic Group
Religious Group
Music Group
No such group exists
7
McMahon Pledge promised land to which of the following countries?
Palestine
Syria
Israel
Egypt
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The belief in one God is called?
Monotheism
Monochromatic
Polygons
Polytheism
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The desire to maintain their own Culture and avoid changes from Western Influence....
Caliph
Islamic Fundamentalism
Zionism
Hajj
10
This organization had control over the Middle East prior to WWI.
United Nations
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Great Britain
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This conflict is because land claimed by Arabs was given to the Jews after WWII.
Arab Israeli Conflict
Desert Storm
WWII
Iraqi Freedom
12
What two rivers surround Mesopotamia?
Nile and Congo
Litani and Karun
Jordan and Yarmouk
Tigris and Euphrates
13
Holy book of Judaism.
Bible
Torah/Hebrew Bible
Ten Commandments
Quran
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The call to Jewish to move back to the Holy Land is called?
Zionism
Judaism
Monotheism
Diaspora
15
Who attacked the U.S. on 9/11/01?
Al Qaeda
Afghanistan
Barack Obama
Iraq
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Which religion claims Jerusalem as an important Holy city?
All 3 religions
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
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Balfour Declaration promised land to which of the following countries?
Egypt
Palestine
Israel
Jordan
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Why Islam split into two groups.
Muhammad died without plan for new leader
God told Muhammad to make two groups
They thought it would be better this way
Jesus died on the cross
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Which religion did NOT originate in the Middle East?
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
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Who originally funded Al-Qaeda?
Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO)
Israel
U.S.S.R (Soviet Union)
United States
21
Who lead the group Al Qaeda when they attacked the U.S.?
Osama bin Laden
Saddam Hussein
Barack Obama
Banana Republic
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What is the purpose of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO)?
Sell Oil to various countries
Destroy America
Create a liberated Palestine in Israel
Promote Judaism in the Middle East
23
Al-Qaeda (Taliban) stems from which of the following organizations
ISIS
Islamic Jihad Union
Mujahideen
Asbat an-Ansar
24
Similarity between all the religions
They all believe in the same God
They all have Judaism as the base of history
They all expect their people to lead good and kind lives
All answers are correct
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Why was U.S. concerned about Iraq invading Kuwait and Saudi Arabia?
Iraq had weapons of mass destruction
Afraid Saddam would keep taking over other countries
Worried about the effect on oil & the economy
OPEC asked them to watch over Kuwait
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What is the name of the Islamic Holy City in Saudi Arabia?
Jeddah
Medina
Mecca
Riyadh
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This conflict occurred due to Saddam Hussein invading Kuwait.
WWII
Desert Storm
Iraqi Freedom
Israeli Palestinian Conflict
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The profit of Islam
Muhammad
Gabriel
Jesus
Abraham
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What is the belief in MULTIPLE gods?
Monotheistic
Catholicism
Polytheistic
Judaism
