Unit 2 Middle East – Study Party Powerpoint Religion, History and Modern Wars
A person who had to leave their home as a result of war is known as what? Refugee
What ethnic group is found primarily in Iran? Persians
What is the place of worship for Muslims? Mosque
What is the oldest monotheistic religions Judaism
What sect of Islam are most Muslims? Sunni
The murder of millions of European Jews during World War II What was the Holocaust? The murder of millions of European Jews during World War II
The Ottoman empire was very powerful during what years? 1500s-1600s
What is Zionism? The belief that Jews deserved to return to a homeland in Zion (present day Israel)
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
Palestinian Liberation Organization 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
An invasion of their land Any Jewish settlements in the West Bank is considered what by the Palestinians? An invasion of their land
What city is the birthplace of Islam Mecca
Who supported Palestine after the creation of Israel in 1948 Neighboring Arab Naitons
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
When Israel is established, who is forced to relocate? The Palestinian Arabs
U.S. troops are still fighting in which middle Eastern Country? Afghanistan
When did Operation Desert Storm begin? After Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait
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
A group of Radical Muslims 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
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 Christians, Muslims and Jews
What ethnic group is found in Iraq, Turkey, and Syria? Kurds
What modern day country is the home to those who call themselves the Persians? Iran
What branch of Islam believes that anyone can be a leader? Sunni
Where are Shi’a Muslims found today? Iran
A person who had to leave their home as a result of war is known as what? Refugee
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
What branch of Islam is the largest? Sunni
Where do Jews pray? Synagogue
What country was invaded in Operation Enduring Freedom? Afghanistan
Where do Muslims pray? Mosque
The city once called Constantinople is now called? Istanbul
What ethnic What language do Persians speak? Farsi
What is the name of the agency that created the State of Israel as a homeland for the Jews? The United Nations
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
Where was Muhammad born? Mecca
An invasion of their land 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
When Israel is established, who is forced to relocate? The Palestinian Arabs
What is Anti-Semitism? Hatred of Jews
U.S. troops are still fighting in which middle Eastern Country? Afghanistan
When did Operation Desert Storm begin (year and reason)? After Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait
Why did the U.S. get involved in the Persian Gulf War? Because Iraq invaded Kuwait
Who is responsible for the 9-11 attacks (person and group)? Osama Bin Laden
Iraq’s second largest ethnic group is? Kurds
What is the U.S. main interest in Southwest Asia? Oil
To where did Muhammad flee in 622? Medina
A group of Radical Muslims Who are the Taliban? A group of Radical Muslims
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
The West Bank is between what two countries? 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 Christians, Muslims and Jews
When did Israel gain control of the Sinai peninsula? After the Six Day War with the Arabs
What year was Israel created? 1948
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 country took over the area around Israel during WWI? Great Britain
What ethnic group’s predominant language is Arabic, and the majority follows the teachings of Islam. Arabs
The spreading of the Jewish culture Diaspora is known as? The spreading of the Jewish culture
What is the second largest sect of Islam? Shi’a Muslim
Which religion do most people in Southwest Asia practice Islam
When did Israel gain control of the Sinai peninsula? After the six day war with the Arabs
In the beginning of the Ottoman Empire, what was stance on religious practices? tolerance
What year was Israel created? 1948
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 country took over the area of Mesopotamia during WWI? Great Britian
What ethnic group’s predominant language is Arabic, and the majority follows the teachings of Islam. Arabs
The Israelis were caught by surprise during which war? Yom Kippur War
The spreading of the Jewish culture Diaspora is known as? The spreading of the Jewish culture
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."
What is the second largest sect of Islam? Shiite Muslim
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