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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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