Religion in the Middle East - part 1 | Religion in the Middle East - Part 2 | Wars of The Middle East | Facts and Geography of the Middle East |
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What is a Mosque?
A place of Muslim worship.
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What is a Muslim?
A person who believes that Muhammad was the final prophet, as well as the fact that their is one god who has no partners nor offspring.
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What is the 6 Day War (1967)?
Israel attacked Egypt and destroyed their entire air force, then proceeded to attack Jordan, Syria, and Iraq. The war only lasted 6 days.
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What is the Burj Khalifa?
The tallest building in the world at about 2717 feet, is in the United Arab Emirates.
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What is Christianity?
A religion that believes one God is the creator and sustainer of the universe. God exists in three parts known as the trinity and believes God’s son, Jesus, died on a cross but 3 days later rose from the dead.
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What is Islam?
A religion that believes in one god, considered as creator and sustainer of the universe. God possesses no partner, no offspring. Worship of any additional gods, or idols, is strictly forbidden. Was created by the prophet Muhammad.
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What is The War of Attrition (1968-1970)?
A border war that lasted 3 years, an extension of the 6 day war. Between Israel and Egypt.
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What is Syria?
A country north of Jordan with the capital of Damascus.
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What is Islam and Christianity?
2 religions that together make up over 50% of the world's beliefs. The 2 most prominent religions in the world.
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What is a Christian?
A person who believes Jesus Christ died on the cross and three days later rose again.
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What is The Israeli War of Independence (1948-1949)?
The war in which Israel fought, and beat, many of its Arabic neighbors. Many of the Arabic countries surrounding Israel attacked in hope of taking Israel's land, whereas, Israel ended up gaining land. Occurred shortly after Israel became a country.
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What is Yemen?
The most southern country still considered part of the middle east.
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What is the holocaust?
A time when many Jews were killed and persecuted for their faith. Occurred as part of the 2nd World War.
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What is the New Testament?
The part of the bible that separates Jews from Christians.
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What is The First Intifada (1987-1993)?
An uprising to the Palestinians in territories occupied by Israel, The war ended with the Oslo Accords.
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What is Tehran?
The capital city of Iran.
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What is The Torah, The Bible, and The Quran?
The most holy books in 3 major world religions.
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What is a Jew?
A person who believes in one god, considered as creator and sustainer of the universe. Believe in prophets and the old testament of the bible, however, unlike Christians, believe the promised Messiah has not yet returned.
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What is The Yom Kippur War (1973)?
Egypt and Syria launch a surprise attack against Israel on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur (also Ramadan to Muslims) Iraq also sends in troops to aid the Syrians.
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What is The Dead Sea?
The lowest point on Earth at about 420 meters below sea level.
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