Middle East Quiz

Question 1

This is where Muslims go to pray and worship:

Accepted Answer

mosque

Question 2

This building in Jerusalem is most significant for Muslims.

Accepted Answer

The Dome of the Rock

Question 3

Which religion celebrates its' most important holiday: Yom Kippur

Accepted Answer

Juadism

Question 4

This country exports the most petroleum/oil in the Middle East.

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia

Question 5

Zionism refers to Jewish peoples returning to which country?

Accepted Answer

Israel

Question 6

This resource is scarce in many parts of the Middle East.

Accepted Answer

Water

Question 7

A country that mixes government with religion is known as a:

Accepted Answer

theocracy

Question 8

Which three major religions dominate the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

Christianity/Judaism/Islam

Question 9

This famous German monk is credited with starting the Protestant faith protesting Catholicism.

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther

Question 10

Which two factions fight over the "Holy Land" and the city Jerusalem?

Accepted Answer

Palestine and Israel

Question 11

Which of these is terrorist group fighting an intifada for Palestine?

Accepted Answer

HAMAS

Question 12

What valuable commodity has made many Middle Eastern countries very wealthy.

Accepted Answer

Petroleum

Question 13

This religion believes Muhammad as the last Prophet and reads the Koran.

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 14

Which of these is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Pilgrimage to Jerusalem

Question 15

The Arab League promotes Arab Nationalism, which of these best describes Arab Nationalism.

Accepted Answer

One nation/area bound by history, language, and culture.

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