Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byTobias Davis Modified over 8 years ago
2
$100 Religion Political Problems GeographyNations $200 $300 $400 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 Final Jeopardy Leaders
3
This leader of Iran was overthrown partially because of his rejection of Islamic tradition and his close ties with the west. The Shah (Shah Reza Pahlevi)
4
He is the former president of Iran who has claimed that the Holocaust may not have occurred. President Ahmadinejad
5
This Egyptian president led that country from the early 1980’s until he was overthrown in 2012. Hosni Mubarek
6
He was the Israeli prime minister killed by an assassin in 1995 because of his pursuit of peace with the Palestinians. Yitzshak Rabin
7
This Egyptian leader pursued the policy of Pan Arabism which caused him to come into conflict with the West. Gamal Nasser
8
This religion is followed by more than 80% of the people in the nation of Israel. Judaism
9
The name given to the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. hajj
10
This is the term for the religious and political movement that helped establish the modern Jewish state. Zionism
11
The name of the month in which Muslims are required to fast. Ramadan
12
The term for a Muslim place of worship. mosque
13
This city has been the center of many political problems because of its sacred connection to Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Jerusalem
14
The seizure of land by Israel during this conflict caused many problems for Israel with Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. 6 Day War
15
We once saw these Afghan rebels as “freedom fighters”, but later they caused civil war in Afghanistan and some of their followers formed Al Qaeda. Muhjahedeen
16
An Islamic Revolution in 1979, led to this event that helped weaken President Carter’s administration. Iranian Hostage Crisis
17
This group took control of the Palestinian government in Gaza, unfortunately most western nations view them as a terrorist group. Hamas
18
This river forms Israel’s eastern border. Jordan River
19
This body of water is surrounded by numerous petroleum producing nations. Persian Gulf
20
The city where this structure is located. Mecca, Saudi Arabia
21
This area was seized by Israel from Syria during the 6 Day War. Golan Heights
22
This is the area on the Mediterranean Coast where Palestinians have self rule. Gaza Strip
23
The world’s top oil producing nation. Saudi Arabia
24
This country was led by Muammar Quadafi for many years until his overthrow in the “Arab Spring”. Libya
25
The Taliban once controlled this nation completely and they still have much influence there. Afghanistan
26
Israel invaded this nation twice, in the 1980’s and the summer of 2006, to fight Hezbollah. Lebanon
27
This country is unusual because it is a member of NATO ( a US and European military alliance),is predominantly Islamic, and has a democratic government. Turkey
28
Category: Middle Eastern Political GroupsCategory: Middle Eastern Political Groups This group was formed in the 1960’s by Arab’s who were displaced during Israel’s wars with her neighbors. For many years Israel identified them as a terrorist group, but they became a recognized governmental group.This group was formed in the 1960’s by Arab’s who were displaced during Israel’s wars with her neighbors. For many years Israel identified them as a terrorist group, but they became a recognized governmental group. PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization)
Similar presentations
© 2024 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.