unit test

What were the effects of European mandates in Southwest Asia after World War I?

Europeans did not take into consideration ethnic groups when they created new political borders.

Sharia

Islamic code of law, not practiced the same way in all Islamic countries.

Kurds

Mainly from Syria, but also live in Turkey, Iraq, and Iran, mostly Sunni Muslims, critical force against ISIS terrorist group

desert

Sahara is the largest desert in the region. Hot and dry climate.

Persians

The largest ethnic group in Iran, most are Shia Muslims, united by their Farsi language

Turks

The largest ethnic group in Turkey, most are moderate Sunni Muslims, culture has become more Westernized over time.

Arabic

The main language of Southwest Asia. The official language of the Quran.

Bible

holy book of the Christian religion, contains two parts ⏤ the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Reservoir

A reservoir is an artificial lake where water is kept and stored so that it can be used when needed. Reservoirs are usually formed by building dams across rivers.

Armistice

A temporary agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting.

Arab Spring

A term for the period of political unrest and demands for democracy that began in 2010 in some North Africa and Southwest Asian countries. Countries involved include Tunisia, Egypt, Syria, Algeria, Morocco, and Libya. Countries had mixed results. Some countries saw progress like Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Other countries like Libya and Syria are still in a civil war.

Arab-Israeli War (1967)

Arab states of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria attacked the country of Israel in June 1967. When the fighting ended, Israel had won control of new territories including the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan. Israel also gained control of the Sinai Peninsula and Gaza from Egypt and the Golan Heights from Syria.

oil/petroleum

Fossil fuel found in the region. Major impact on the economy. Caused more traditional societies to Westernize due to new workers in the region.

Prophet Muhammad

God's final prophet, God's teachings were revealed to Muhamad and were written down in the Qu'ran. Spread Islam.

how did mustafa Kemal modernize and westernize turkey.

He made turkey independant and the government secular.

desalination

Innovative inhabitants have created desalination plants to take the salt out of water. Isreal, the UAE, and Suadi Arabia use these plants to have more access to clean drinking water.

Bedouin

Nomadic. Animal herders who move into the desert during the rainy winter season. Arab people were formerly Bedouin.

Secular

Non-religious. Some governments in this region are secular and some are not. One way that Mustafa Kemal modernized and westernized Turkey was to create a secular government.

In Southwest Asia, which counties are mainly Sunni, and which are mainly Shia?

Sunni- Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, and Syria. Shia- Iran, Iraq, recently Lebanon

ISIS (Islamic State)

Terrorist organization, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Formed in 1999 as an offshoot of Al-Qaeda.

hwat cultural elements unite the people of north Africa and southwest Asia.

The religion of Islam, food, and Arabic language

What is the main issue that has separated Sunnis Muslims and Shia Muslims?

The two Muslim sects disagreed on who should have been the next prophet after Muhammad's death. Sunni Muslims believe anyone who proves to be a good leader can have the position. Shia Muslims believe the leader must be a blood relative of the Prophet Muhammad.

How was the Arab and Islamic world more sophisticated, long before Europe?

They had hospitals, universities, libraries, cities and many people could read and write.

oasis

a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found. Humans have adapted to harsh desert conditions by establishing communities near an oasis.

hijab

a headscarf worn by Muslim women that covers their hair, necks, and ears, an important symbol for Muslim women to show their faith, modesty is an important aspect of their faith.

Israel

a land created to give Jews' an independent country in their historic homeland of Palestine, created after the Holocaust to provide a safe haven to Jews from anti-Semitism, caused conflict with Arab Palestinians.

Zionism

a movement to create a Jewish state in Jews' historic homeland of Palestine.

Torah

a part of the holy book of the Jewish religion, contains the stories of the ancient Hebrews.

what are simularities and diferences between christianity, judism, Islam.

christianity= believes that Jesus was the son of god. Judaism= Follow teaching of the torah Islam= Prophet Muhammad is the last prophet

Five Pillars of Islam

core beliefs and practices of Islam, includes a public declaration of faith, prayer, giving to the needy, fasting, and a journey to Mecca.

Anti-semitism

discrimination against Jews

Muslim

followers of Islam, two sects of Muslim people, worship in a holy building called a Mosque

ethnic groups

groups of people who share a distinct language, culture, and identity.

Palestine

land occupied by Arab people, promised to Arab people by Great Britain for supporting them during World War I and II, same area of land was promised to Israeli's people causing conflict.

Arabs

largest ethnic group in Southwest Asia, faith and family are the most important values to this ethnic group, formerly nomadic Bedouins.

Islam

major world religion where followers believe in one God, Allah. Followers believe in the Five Pillars of Islam, consider Muhammad to be God's final prophet but also believe in Hebrew prophets Moses and Abraham.

Sunni

makes up 75% of the modern Muslim world, believed Muhammad's successor could be a devout follower and not necessarily a family member.

Judaism

monotheistic religion - believe in the God Abraham, believe Abraham made a covenant with God that said all of his descendants will be God's chosen people, believe in the prophet Moses.

Christianity

monotheistic religion which believes in the God Abraham, base their religion on the life and teachings of Jesus who they believe is God's son.

Shia

smaller sect, makes up 15% of Modern Muslim world, believed Muhammad's successor had to be someone in his bloodline.

Qu'ran

the Holy book of all Muslims, includes the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

monotheism

the belief in one God. Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all share this trait. This region's values and beliefs are influenced by monotheistic religions.

Farsi

the main language of the Persian ethnic group. Spoken in Iran.