What was the Holocaust? The murder of millions of European Jews during World War II

? The Ottoman empire was very powerful during? 1500s-1600s

What is Zionism? The belief that Jews deserved to return to a homeland in Zion where they had lived in Biblical times

What is the most dominant ethnic group in Southwest Asia (Middle East)? Arabs

The city once called Constantinople is now called? Istanbul

What is the name of the agency that created the State of Israel as a homeland for the Jews? The United Nations

What is the PLO? Palestinian Liberation Organization

How did Palestinians feel about the new state of Israel? They rejected it as unfair to them

When the Ottoman Empire ended, Who drew up the Boundaries for the new country’s created ? European Politicians

When were the Countries of Jordan and Iraq created? World War I

Any Jewish settlements in the West Bank is considered what by the Palestinians? An invasion of their land

In which country are the Gaza Strip and the West Bank located? Israel

What has happened to many of the Palestinians refugees since 1948 ? Many still live in refugee camps

Who ruled Palestine before Israel gained it’s Independence? United kingdom

What does “Sultan” mean? It is the ruler of a Muslim state.

When Israel was established, who is forced to relocate? The Palestinian Arabs

U.S. troops are still fighting in which Middle Eastern Country? Afghanistan

What event started Operation Desert Storm? After Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait

A person who had to leave their home as a result of war is known as what? Refugee

Why did the U.S. get involved in the first gulf War? Because Iraq invaded kuwait

Who is responsible for the 9-11 attacks? Osama Bin Ladin

Iraq’s second largest ethnic group is? Kurds

The result of the Iran – Iraq war was? Ended in a tie

What is the U.S. main interest in Southwest Asia? Oil

Who are the Taliban? A group of Radical Muslims

The U.S. went to war in 2003 against Iraq because? The United States government saw the Iraqi leader, Saddam Hussein, developing weapons of mass destruction

What is the capital of Israel? Jerusalem

This is the official language of the Jewish people? Hebrew

Zionism can be best described as ? Jewish nationalism Or the dream to return to Israel

The West Bank is between what two country’s? Israel and Jordan

Why did the UN intervene In dispute between Iraq and Kuwait in 1990 ? Because the economies of many countries depend on oil, and Iraq’s actions threatened that supply.

What was the result of the six day war? Israel doubled in size

Jerusalem is sacred to which people Muslims, Jews & Christians

What basic belief made Christianity different from Judaism? Christians believed Jesus was the Messiah, or savior of man

When did Israel gain control of the Sinai peninsula? After the six day war with the Arabs

What year was Israel created? 1948

Why did Jesus have trouble with both the Jewish leaders and the Roman authorities? Jews accused him of crimes against their teaching; Romans saw him as a threat to the Roman Empire

During the six day war Israel gained all of the following territories except which one listed: The West Bank, Jerusalem, Sinai Peninsula, or Cairo ? Cairo

What was the Camp David Accord? Talks that led to an agreement between Israel and Egypt

What is the second largest sect of Islam? Shiite Muslim

What country took over the area of Mesopotamia during WWI? Great Britain

Why did Christianity spread rapidly around the Roman Empire in the 4 th century? Emperor Constantine became a Christian after a major battle

What ethnic group’s predominant language is Arabic, and the majority follows the teachings of Islam. Arabs

Terrorism is defined as ? The unlawful use of — or threatened use of — force or violence against individuals or property to intimidate governments or societies, often to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives."

Which religion do most people in Southwest Asia practice Islam

What modern day country is the home to those who call themselves the Persians? Iran

What ethnic group is found in Iraq, Turkey, and Syria? Kurds

Abraham, the father of ancient Israel, believed in only one God. This concept is known as Monotheism

What is the main book called in Christianity? Bible

What is the holy writing of Judaism? Torah

Who was the founder of Christianity? Jesus

Diaspora is known as? When the Jews were forced to leave their homeland in 70 CE

The year 330 CE is what century? 4 th century CE

How many disciples did the founder of Christianity have? 12

What did Muhammad believe the angle Gabriel was asking him to do? Tell the word of God to the people

What are the three main branches of Christianity Catholic, Orthodox, & Protestant

What is the day of the week that Jewish people take off for rest and prayer? Saturday (or starts Friday at Sunset)

Muslims pray how many times a day? 5

According to Jewish teachings they believe that one day a leader will come and restore greatness to Israel ushering in a "golden age." By which name do they call this leader? Messiah

The sacred book of the Muslims is called the Quran

Judaism, the world's oldest major religion, originated in which modern country? Israel

What is the birthplace of Islam? Mecca

What is the main symbol of Judaism? Star of David

What is the main book called in Christianity? Bible

What is the largest type of Islam practiced? Sunni

What is a Diaspora? When a group of people leave their homeland and move to many different locations separately

What issue led to the split between the Sunni and Shia in Islam? They disagreed over who should lead the Muslim community after the death of Muhammad

What is the main belief that distinguished the Jewish faith from the others in the ancient world? The worship of a single god rather than many gods

How did the founder of Christianity die? Crucified in Jerusalem

This means food fit to be eaten, according to Jewish dietary laws Kosher

What is the relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? All three believe in the same God – they just have different interpretations of God

What are the Five Pillars? Five basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to meet in their lives

What is a religious leader called in Judaism? Rabbi

Muslims pray at a Mosque

Name two prophets of Islam Mohammad, Jesus, Abraham, Moses, etc.

When was the New Testament written? Around 300 years after the death of Jesus