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AKS 42a, 43a, 44a, 44b, 44c, 44d
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1
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are ALL connected to....
Monotheistic, Moses, Mecca
Monotheistic, Abraham, Jerusalem/Israel
Monotheistic, Moses, Jesus
Monotheistic, Abraham, Iran
2
The people of SW Asia mainly live near.....
Europe
Egypt
Rivers and other water sources
Deserts
3
What is the significance of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers originating in Turkey?
decreased oil trade
need for more irrigation sources
decreased tourism
Turkey has an advantage
4
Near the Tigris and Euphrates River......
brings tourism to SW Asia
creates borders between Iraq and Iran
is dried out due to the dam in Turkey
is the most densly populated area in SW Asia
5
Persians are diffferent from Arabs mainly because....
Arabs are mainly Shia. Persians are mainly Sunni
Persians are mainly Shia. Arabs are mainly Sunni
Persians are mainly Muslims. Arabs are mainly Christians
Arabs speak Farsi while most persians speak Iranian
6
The major rivers in SW Asia has become political issues due to water scarcity.
False
True
7
The difference between religious and ethnic groups are....
religious groups share belief systems ethnic groups share language/ancestry
there is no difference
ethnic groups share belief systems religious groups share food/holidays
ethnic groups share belief systems while religious groups share ancestry
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How did the people of SW Asia take advantage of the frequent flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates?
Developed irrigation
Its a border between Africa and SW Asia
They were unable to take advantage of the flood water
Its a man made waterway
9
Iran's largest ethnic group who also are Shia Muslims
Persians
Arabs
Jews
Kurds
10
Why did Islam divide into Sunni and Shia Muslims?
Muhammad choose his cousin to take his place and some did not like him
Some wanted a family member to lead while others wanted anyone qualified
Muhammad was Sunni and when he died Shia tried to take over
Sunni were already the majority and Shia didn't like that
11
What could we conclude if Muhammad would have choosen someone to take his place before he died...........
There would be no division between Sunni and Shia
The islamic faith would be divided into two Sunni and Shia
There would be unity in the Islmic faith under a Sunni elected leader
The Islamic faith would be led by a family member of Muhammad (Shia)
12
Which explains why diversity of religions have lead to conflict in SW Asia?
Sunni and Shia share the same land
Sunni and Shia share the same belief system
There is no conflict because everyone is Muslim
Different beliefs have lead to conflict
13
15% of Muslims are Shiite. 85% of Muslims are Sunni. What conculssion can be drawn?
Majority of Muslims elect a relative of Muhammad to lead Islam
Sunni Muslims are the minority
Shiite Muslims are the majority
Majority of Muslims elect the most qualified man to lead Islam
14
What is the difference between what Sunni believes and what Shia believe?
Shia believe Muhammad successor should have been a relative
Sunni believe in Muhammad Shia believe in Jesus
Sunni believe in Jesus Shia believe in Muhammad
Sunni believe Muhammad successor should have been a relative
15
This ethnic group does not have a homeland and also are Sunni Muslim
Jews
Kurds
Arabs
Persians
