SW Asia Unit 1 Review Game Ms. Booth 7 th Grade Social Studies
Iran
Islam-Sunni
What is the name of this country? Turkey
Iraq
Mediterranean Sea & Red Sea
Arabs
SHIA
When the Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt and returned to the promised land.
What is the name of this river? Euphrates River
the Messiah
That the Messiah (Jesus) already came to Earth.
Israel
Jordan River
It increases international trade.
Ethnic Group
What is the name of this small area in Israel? The Gaza Strip
1-Believe in one god, Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger 2-Donate to charity/the poor 3-Fast during the holy month of Ramadan 4-Pray five times a day facing Mecca 5-Take a hajj to Mecca at least once in your lifetime
o Larger population o Fertile soil o Increased agriculture o Fresh water o Trade & transportation routes
They disagreed over who should lead the Muslim community after the death of Muhammad.
F R E S H W A T E R
Kurds
What is the name of this waterway? Suez Canal
Jesus
Qur'an
What is the name of this country? Israel
The Persian Gulf & the Strait of Hormuz
What is the name of this river? Jordan River
Tigris River
What is the name of this country? Iraq
What is the name of this body of water? Persian Gulf
Islam
Judaism
What is the name of this country? Iran
Monotheism
Crucifixion
What is the name of this country? Saudi Arabia
Sunni Muslim
What is the name of this body of water? Straight of Hormuz
“Father of Judaism”
STUDY...STUDY...STUDY...STUDY!
Mecca
Strait of Hormuz
What is the name of this river? Tigris River
Muhammad
FIVE
Mecca
What is the name of this body of water? Red Sea
Torah
What is the name of this body of water? Mediterranean Sea
What is the name of this body of water? Arabian Sea
When Moses led them out of slavery in Egypt.
Mediterranean Sea & Red Sea
The Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf
What is the name of this country? Turkey
What is the name of this body of water? Mediterranea n Sea
What is the name of this country? Afghanistan
What is the name of this body of water? Arabian Sea
Shia Muslim
KURDS
Iran
Shia Muslims
Jesus = Messiah
Judaism/Star of David
Jews
The Suez Canal
Islam
New Testament
Judaism
Christianity / Cross, Crucifix
Bethlehem/ Jerusalem (Current day Israel)
Turkey
Christianity
Passover
The Gospels
Sunni Muslim
Hanukah
That the Messiah has already come to Earth
What is the name of this river? Euphrates River
Write a paragraph about the diverse cultures of the people who live in SW Asia (Middle East). Use as many facts as you can to support your answer. (Up to 5 pts. Extra credit on the Unit 1 Test)