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SS7G8abcde-Cultures Of Southwest Asia
Test Description: Explain/Describe/Compare and Contrast Cultures of SW Asia/Middle East
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1) Although Judaism, Islam and Christianity are similar one key difference is
A
Jerusalem is sacred Christianity alone
B
their patriarchal leader
C
they have place of worship
D
their view on Jesus Christ
2) The religions of Judaism, Islam and Christianity all have which characteristic in common.
A
polytheistic
B
same holy book
C
monotheistic
D
ethnic groups
3) The reason for division between Sunni and Shia Muslims is based on the issue of
A
where the geographic center of the Islamic world should be located
B
the issue of women’s rights within the religion
C
who should succeed Muhammad as leader (or caliph) after his death
D
who should control the natural resources of the region
4) What was the dominant religion in Southwest Asia (Middle East) before European partitioning?
A
Christianity
B
Judaism
C
Buddhism
D
Islam
5) What religion do MOST people in Southwest Asia practice today?
A
Buddhism
B
Judaism
C
Christianity
D
Islam
6) Which sect of Islam believes that its leader should be a direct descendant of Muhammad?
A
Judaic
B
Kurd
C
Shi’a
D
Sunni
7) Which of the following is NOT one of the three major religions that originated in Southwest Asia?
A
Islam
B
Christianity
C
Judaism
D
Hinduism
8) Iran, Syria, and Lebanon are Muslim nations. Israel was created so that Jews could live there. Most Southwest Asians Jews live in which nation?
A
Iran
B
Israel
C
Syria
D
Lebanon
9) Which statement about Southwest Asia today is true?
A
Only a few different ethnic groups live there.
B
The majority of its residents are Arabs.
C
Much of its economy is based on tourism.
D
It has very good literacy rates.
10) Literacy rates in Southwest Asia have risen dramatically in the 20th century. What will MOST LIKELY happen as a result of the rising literacy rates?
A
The unemployment rate will also rise.
B
The economy will improve.
C
The birth rate will soar.
D
Ethnic groups will stop fighting.
11) The oldest of the three major religions of Southwest Asia is
A
Christianity.
B
Islam.
C
Buddhism.
D
Judaism.
12) Around the time of Jesus’ death circa 33 CE, his followers started to spread his teachings. This led to the growth of which major religion?
A
Judaism
B
Islam
C
Christianity
D
Druze
13) What is one thing MOST Arabs, Kurds, and Persians have in common?
A
They all live in Saudi Arabia.
B
Arabic is the first language of all three groups.
C
Most practice Islam.
D
Most are nomads.
14) Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
A
Eat unleavened bread during Passover.
B
Make a hajj to Mecca at least once.
C
Eat fish on Fridays.
D
Donate one-tenth of personal income to the mosque.
15) One important reason for Israel’s high standard of living is that
A
Israel has huge reserves of oil and gas.
B
Israel has the highest literacy rate in the region.
C
Israel is a major exporter of grain.
D
Israel has not been involved in major wars.
16) The division between Shi’a and Sunni Muslims resulted from a dispute over
A
whether or not Muslims should follow the Qur’an.
B
whether Muhammad is a descendant of Jesus Christ.
C
who should be Muhammad’s successor.
D
who should control Iran.
17) Cultural community with common ancestry. Often shares language. Often shares traditions. This BEST describes...
A
an ethnic group.
B
a minority group.
C
a religious group.
D
a nationalist group.
18) The religion of Islam is split into sects. The majority of Muslims belong to which sect?
A
Kurd
B
Sunni
C
Hindi
D
Shi’a
19) The Five Pillars represent the main beliefs of what religion?
A
Buddhism
B
Christianity
C
Islam
D
Judaism
20) Abraham, the father of the Hebrew people, is sometimes considered the founder (father-patriarch) of all three monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam because,,,
A
Abraham, Jesus, and Muhammad took a vote and Abraham won.
B
He was the oldest of all the prophets.
C
He is the founder of Judaism and Christianity and Islam are rooted in Judaism.
D
His first name starts with an ‘A’.
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