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Muslims refer to people of Jewish and Christian faith as “People of the Book.” Why is this?

Most of the new and old testament are part of the Qur'an.

Which text is composed of the collected writings and sayings of Muhammed?

The Qur'an (also acceptable: Koran)

Israel is good example of how a high________rate equates to a high____________.

-Literacy -standard of living

People who follow the Islamic religion are referred to as_____________.

Muslim or Islamic

Kurds are an ethnic group; they share common__________. This group is found primarily in the countries of (name 4).

Language, customs/traditions & heritage Turkey, Iran, Iraq, & Syria

A _______is a government that is run by a religious leader.

A Theocracy

Muslims follow a set of requirements that are set forth in the Qur'an. These exist to guide them through life. They are called___________.

Sharia Law

Can folks be of different ethnicities yet practice the same religion?

Sure they can…religious affiliation is an individual choice. Ethnicity is something you are born of and it cannot change.

Throughout the Middle East, oil wealth has helped countries in many ways. It also catalyzed (started) a conflict between two distinct groups within the regional culture. What are the two groups?

Those with traditional Muslim values and those who embrace the materialism of the Western World.

What are the major ethnic and religious groups within Iran?

Ethnicity: Persian Religion: Shia Muslim

How does Middle Eastern conflict affect the global community, and why was this not as much of an issue 100 years ago?

The entire world is dependent upon oil, and a large percentage of this oil originates in this region. Conflict has the potential to interrupt the export of oil to countries that are dependent upon it. Oil was not as expensive 100 years ago, and most of the world didn’t think of it as a non- renewable resource

The major ethnicity of Saudi Arabia is___________.

Arab

What the major religion of Israel? What makes it unique (common to the Druze as well).

Jewish Jewish is an ethno-religious designation…it’s religion and an ethnicity!

Iraqis generally consider themselves to be of____________ethnicity. Any idea about religion?

Ethnicity: Arab Major religion is Islam (approx. 60% Shia/35% Sunni)

A disagreement among the followers of Islam led to a split. The two resulting groups are knowns as__________ and __________Muslims.

Sunni and Shia

What is the significance of the City of Jerusalem to the three major religions of Middle East origin?

There are many reasons, but here are a few specific to each: * This is where ALL three religions were born. Jerusalem is a (the) holy city to… -Judaism: Western Wall -Christianity: Church of the Holy Sepulchre -Islam: Dome of the Rock

Who was the individual to whom all three religions of Middle Eastern origin can be traced?

Abraham

What was the role of conflict in the divergence of Islam?

A disagreement over what happened after Muhammed created a split into Sunni and Shia.

What is the oldest monotheistic religion?

Judaism

How has the Middle East region impacted the rest of the world from a religious standpoint?

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have wide followings worldwide.

What was the cause of the divergence of Islam into the Sunni and Shia factions?

The Shia were of the belief that Muhammed nominated his successors…his cousin and son in law Ali ibn Abu Talib. Only one of direct lineage with Muhammed may lead. The Sunni believed that Muhammed did not name a successor, and that anyone can be be nominated to be a ruler by authorities in the Muslim world.

What city is holy in the Muslim faith because it is the birthplace of Muhammed?

Mecca

What was the term for the scattering of the Jewish people after they were driven from the region?

Diaspora

What can the world do to attempt reduce the conflict occurring over oil (much of which is in the Middle East)?

Work toward development of renewable resources that will reduce the world’s dependence upon petroleum as an energy source. Examples: Wind, Solar

Where are the terms for the places of worship for the religions of Middle Eastern origin that we’ve discussed?

Judaism: Temple or Synagogue Christianity: Church Islam: Mosque