Unit 4 Review

Conflict in SWA continues because the land in Israel is important to three religious groups.

Zionism is a movement that encouraged Jews to settle in Palestine because it was part of their sacred homeland.

True or False: Jerusalem is a holy city for Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?

The main difference between Sunni and Shia Islam is _____.

The West Bank is located on the EASTERN side of Israel.

The diversity of religious groups throughout Southwest Asia has contributed to much peace and stability.

The sacred texts for Judaism and Christianity have similar aspects in common (people, events, etc.; ex. Abraham).

Which ethnic group is the most prominent in Southwest Asia?

What was the name of the agreement, created after WWI, that partitioned the Middle East?

Two people can have the same ETHNICITY but have different RELIGIONS?

Which event was the LEADING cause of the creation of Israel?

The Sykes-Picot Agreement did not consider the various ethnic groups and religious groups in the Middle East.

Which TWO European countries were responsible for the partitioning of the Middle East (aka Sykes & Picot were from ___)?

The Sykes-Picot Agreement divided the Ottoman Empire after WWII.

Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are divided into different sects (aka groups). For example, Sunni and Shia.

Which country is located at the letter A on the map?

Which body of water is located at the letter E on the map?

People that share the same customs, traditions, language, and holidays are most likely from the same ethnic group.

Which physical feature is located at the letter B?

Israel is located at which letter on the map?