middle east Crossword Puzzles
Middle East 2023-04-02
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- democracy where parliament choses the government
- self-governing religious communities
- government controlled by one person who was not elected
- limit the power of the ruler with a constitution
- group of hired government officials
- movement to create a Jewish homeland
- ruler controls the government alone
- discrimination against Jews
- word in Arabic meaning "struggle"
- belief that politics and society should follow Islamic teachings
- images considered sacred by believers
- religious leaders
- leader chosen by god
- self-rule
- messenger of god
- Muslim political and religious leader
- system of beliefs about what is right or wrong
- agreement
- culture with a written language and different jobs
- holy book of Islam
- dry area that forms between a highland that captures moisture
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- Persian word for King
- remains of living things
- tunnels that move water to irrigate fields
- belief that holy books should be taken literally
- father son and holy spirit in Christianity
- dry winds in Iran that blow from northwest to southeast
- blocks of rock and soil
- religious wars between Muslims and Christians
- Islamic houses of worship
- removal of salt from seawater
- Iranian religion
- underground layers of rock where water collects
- religion with only one god
- educated people leading an area
- military overthrow of a government
- Persian governor
- region from Mediterranean coast to Persian Gulf
- ruler is related to the previous monarch
39 Clues: self-rule • agreement • Iranian religion • Persian governor • messenger of god • religious leaders • holy book of Islam • leader chosen by god • Persian word for King • blocks of rock and soil • remains of living things • Islamic houses of worship • religion with only one god • discrimination against Jews • removal of salt from seawater • educated people leading an area • ...
Middle east 2021-03-24
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- Places with water in the desert
- / Longest river in North Africa
- / Mountains in Iran
- Flat area next to a stream or river that floods (2)
- / Trade through the desert was on this
- a dry area on one side of the mountain range (2)
- Fast moving river in the Fertile Crescent
- The mountains in Saudi Arabia are located here
- The Sahara was this 10,000 years ago
- This Peninsula connects Southwest
- This is deposited by rivers when they flood
- The Taurus mountains are in this country
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- / Sans two continents, Asia and ________
- This trade route goes through Iran and Turkey (2)
- to North Africa
- The Iran and Turkey get these
- The desert in southeast Saudi Arabia (3)
- Slow moving river that evaporates
- These mountains are in Morocco and Algeria
- This waterway separates N. Africa from SW. Asia
20 Clues: to North Africa • / Mountains in Iran • The Iran and Turkey get these • Places with water in the desert • / Longest river in North Africa • Slow moving river that evaporates • This Peninsula connects Southwest • The Sahara was this 10,000 years ago • / Trade through the desert was on this • / Sans two continents, Asia and ________ • The desert in southeast Saudi Arabia (3) • ...
Middle East 2021-04-22
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- Document giving the Jews Palestine as a Homeland
- Holy city of the Jews
- what muslim means
- Area between two rivers
- Good works that every muslim is expected to do
- Muhammad's first wife
- The first five books of the Old Testament
- Islamic holy man
- Jewish movement to find a homeland for the Jews
- Mosque built on the spot where Muhammad was taken up the heaven
- Muslim holy month
- The largest desert in the world
- Angel who took Muhammad to heaven
- The founder of Judaism
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- Islamic holy day
- Government sanctioned attack on a people group
- pilgrimage to Islamic holy city
- What Islam means
- The first Prime Minister of the new state of Israel
- Branch of Islam that has the largest following
- Islamic holy book
- Founder of the Zionist movement
- Jewish book of wise sayings
- Leader of Iraq during the Gulf War
- Islamic holy city
- leader of the PLO
- Uncle who raised Muhammad
27 Clues: Islamic holy day • What Islam means • Islamic holy man • what muslim means • Islamic holy book • Islamic holy city • Muslim holy month • leader of the PLO • Holy city of the Jews • Muhammad's first wife • The founder of Judaism • Area between two rivers • Uncle who raised Muhammad • Jewish book of wise sayings • pilgrimage to Islamic holy city • Founder of the Zionist movement • ...
middle east 2022-10-24
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- a desert transportation
- Nomads people that wonder the desert
- there are multiple gods
- Populated less population
- Canal a canal that connects to
- Quarter a 25 empty
- Sea the sea that is located in the
- a holy city for jews
- Sea the sea above the Suez canal
- River a river located in Jordan
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- River a key river in the middle east
- Populated more population
- Sea the _ _ _ sea
- a key part in the bible
- there is one God
- Hormuz a water way near the Persian gulf
- a city in a saudiarbia
- River A river below the Tigris river
- Gulf a gulf in the middle east the red sea
- a way for plants to get water
- Gas natural _ _ _
- Distribution unfair giving
- black stuff
23 Clues: black stuff • there is one God • Sea the _ _ _ sea • Gas natural _ _ _ • Quarter a 25 empty • a holy city for jews • a city in a saudiarbia • a desert transportation • a key part in the bible • there are multiple gods • Populated more population • Populated less population • Distribution unfair giving • a way for plants to get water • Canal a canal that connects to • ...
middle east 2023-09-26
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- belief in only 1 god
- the killing of 6 million jews
- US forces remained in __ until the new iraqi government was secure and stable
- a __ is a group of people who share a common culture
- the muslim holy book is the __
- a __ group is a group of people of people who share a belief system
- __ was founded by abraham around 2000BC
- __ __ was executed in december 2006
- __ is the 2nd largest religion in the world
- an extremely religious group
- abbreviation for Weapons Mass Destruction
- jews worship in __
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- in 2003 __ __ __ started
- the founder of islam is __
- christian holy book
- dividing countries into smaller parts
- the hatred of jews
- language that persians speak
- capital of israel/palestine
- the jewish holy book is the __
- muslim most muslims practice __ __
- most arabs practice __
- the majority of the people in the middle east are __
- worship place for muslims
- __ is the celebration of being able to keep their religion from the greeks
25 Clues: the hatred of jews • jews worship in __ • christian holy book • belief in only 1 god • most arabs practice __ • in 2003 __ __ __ started • worship place for muslims • the founder of islam is __ • capital of israel/palestine • language that persians speak • an extremely religious group • the killing of 6 million jews • the muslim holy book is the __ • the jewish holy book is the __ • ...
Middle East 2024-02-06
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- A body of water surrounded by land
- Aylward, Famous Missionary
- Earth is covered with 75% of this
- Desert in Asia
- where water meets land
- 2 main types of beaches are _____ & sandy
- Language spoken in China
- Body of Salt H20 part or completely surrounded by land
- The language spoken in Japan
- Sea, Largest lake in the world
- Spoken language in Saudi Arabia
- popular craft in Middle East
- Historic City - Important to Christians
- Point above which no trees will grow
- The number of oceans covering earth
- Asia is the birthplace of all major ______.
- Capital of Russia
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- Carmichael, Famous Missionary
- 90% of Women over 25 can't read here
- Sea, Sea named after a color
- 3 R's of Conservation- ____, reuse, & recycle
- layer of ground that stays frozen even in summer
- Famous mountain range
- Capital of Israel
- Language spoken in India
- Known as the Black Dragon River
- The World's 3rd longest River
- The least populated country in Asia.
- Capital of China
- Sea, Saltiest body of water in the world
- Capital of Iran
- Major part of the diet
- Capital of Japan
33 Clues: Desert in Asia • Capital of Iran • Capital of China • Capital of Japan • Capital of Israel • Capital of Russia • Famous mountain range • where water meets land • Major part of the diet • Language spoken in China • Language spoken in India • Aylward, Famous Missionary • Sea, Sea named after a color • The language spoken in Japan • popular craft in Middle East • Carmichael, Famous Missionary • ...
Middle East 2024-05-07
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- - During this holiday of Islam where people fast from dawn to dusk for a month.
- - A holy pilgrimage to Mecca, must be done by every follower of Islam.
- -When the 3 kings/wise men arrived to see baby Jesus.
- - The spreading of the Jews around the earth
- - The town in which Jesus Christ was born.
- - King of Babylon, expanded the empire and created a set of 10 laws.
- - The main natural resource of the middle east.
- - Very important Christian apostle who was a reason behind why Christianity separated from Judaism.
- - Holiest place in Judaism, located in Jerusalem in the Jewish quarter.
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- - This landform is where Moses received the ten commandments
- - Ancient Messopotamian temple, in the shape of a pyramid with multiple levels which look like steps.
- - a group of people who developed the first iron tools, and whose language influenced European languages.8
- - Jewish holiday that lasts 8 days, on the first two nights families have seder.
- - spinning top used on chanukah, has a letter on each side.
- - The proclaimed son of God and the Virgin Mary.
- - The holy text of Judaism.
- - Holiest day in Judaism, fast to focus on atoning.
- Prophet of Islam, received a message from god.
- - Nomadic peoples who live in the deserts of the Middle East.
- - Potato pancake, customarily eaten on hanukkah with applesauce or sour cream.
20 Clues: - The holy text of Judaism. • - The town in which Jesus Christ was born. • - The spreading of the Jews around the earth • Prophet of Islam, received a message from god. • - The main natural resource of the middle east. • - The proclaimed son of God and the Virgin Mary. • - Holiest day in Judaism, fast to focus on atoning. • ...
Middle East 2024-05-07
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- - This landform is where Moses received the ten commandments
- - Potato pancake, customarily eaten on hanukkah with applesauce or sour cream.
- - King of Babylon, expanded the empire and created a set of 10 laws.
- - The main natural resource of the middle east.
- - The spreading of the Jews around the earth
- - Ancient Messopotamian temple, in the shape of a pyramid with multiple levels which look like steps.
- - spinning top used on chanukah, has a letter on each side.
- - The proclaimed son of God and the Virgin Mary.
- - The holy text of Judaism.
- - During this holiday of Islam where people fast from dawn to dusk for a month.
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- - Holiest place in Judaism, located in Jerusalem in the Jewish quarter.
- Prophet of Islam, received a message from god.
- -When the 3 kings/wise men arrived to see baby Jesus.
- - Holiest day in Judaism, fast to focus on atoning.
- - Very important Christian apostle who was a reason behind why Christianity separated from Judaism.
- - The town in which Jesus Christ was born.
- - a group of people who developed the first iron tools, and whose language influenced European languages.8
- - Jewish holiday that lasts 8 days, on the first two nights families have seder.
- - Nomadic peoples who live in the deserts of the Middle East.
- - A holy pilgrimage to Mecca, must be done by every follower of Islam.
20 Clues: - The holy text of Judaism. • - The town in which Jesus Christ was born. • - The spreading of the Jews around the earth • Prophet of Islam, received a message from god. • - The main natural resource of the middle east. • - The proclaimed son of God and the Virgin Mary. • - Holiest day in Judaism, fast to focus on atoning. • ...
Middle East 2023-05-05
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- Holy book for Muslims
- first written language
- when a city acts like it's own country
- Holy book for Christians
- What we call the era when humans began to farm and ranch
- the worship of many gods
- training plants and animals to be useful to humans
- the man that you can trace the three major monotheistic religions to
- The Jewish Homeland
- What a person is called who follows Islam
- the worship of one god
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- Type of land you need to grow food
- when a religion spreads (one of 5 themes)
- Holy book of judaism
- day of rest for a jewish person
- first food stuff made with barely
- era of hunter gathers
- Abrahams wife
- a way to get water where you need it
- first 5 books of the bible
- What a person is called who follows Christianity
- what a person is called who follows judaism
22 Clues: Abrahams wife • The Jewish Homeland • Holy book of judaism • Holy book for Muslims • era of hunter gathers • first written language • the worship of one god • Holy book for Christians • the worship of many gods • first 5 books of the bible • day of rest for a jewish person • first food stuff made with barely • Type of land you need to grow food • a way to get water where you need it • ...
Middle East 2023-11-30
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- the holy land of the jews
- the involvement of the community and government
- the movement of something from somewhere to another
- Jewish place of worship
- a natural developed area separating land
- governament ruled by a dictator
- the religion of muslims
- world's largest embankment dam
- city in Saudi Arabia that was the birthplace of muhammed
- religion based on the teachings of Jesus
- city in western asia between the dead sea and the meditranian sea
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- monotheistic religion developed by ancient Hebrews
- connects the Medditranian sea to the Red Sea
- Refers to the 13 major oil exporting countries
- a group of people traveling across the desert
- violence against civilians
- the belief in God or Gods
- unequal distribution of income
- a place in a desert where water is found
- king or queen with full ruling
- resources that were naturaly developed
- There is a lot of ________ in the Middle East
- the belief that there is only one God
23 Clues: Jewish place of worship • the religion of muslims • the holy land of the jews • the belief in God or Gods • violence against civilians • unequal distribution of income • king or queen with full ruling • world's largest embankment dam • governament ruled by a dictator • the belief that there is only one God • resources that were naturaly developed • ...
Middle east 2024-05-17
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- religious group that believes that the Islamic prophet Muhammad left no successor
- Large marsupial
- a region of the northwestern part of the Indian ocean that goes through the strait of hormuz and the gulf of oman
- a subregion of Asia
- Man's best friend
- Has a trunk
- a narrow strip of land located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea
- a country located in western asia that is bordered by turkey to the north, iran to the east,kuwait to the southeast, saudi arabia to the south, jordan to the southwest, and syria to the west
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- an artificial waterway that connects the Mediterranean sea to the red sea.
- the legislature of Israel that passes all laws, elects the president, and elects the prime minister.
- religious group that believes that the Islamic prophet Muhammad designated ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib as his successor
- a country in the middle east, located east of the River Jordan
- a country located mainly in Western Asia, bordered by Iran to the east and Iraq and Syria to the south.
- Likes to chase mice
- a body of water located in western asia, bordered by Iran to the northeast and connects to the arabian sea through the strait of hormuz
- a country in western asia that is bordered by iraq and turkey to the west
- a country in the middle east occupying most of the Arabian peninsula
- one of the longest rivers in western asia, originating in easter Turkey and flowing through syria and iraq before emptying into the persian gulf
- Flying mammal
- a country located in the middle east on the southeastern shore of the mediterranean sea
20 Clues: Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • a subregion of Asia • a country in the middle east, located east of the River Jordan • a country in the middle east occupying most of the Arabian peninsula • a country in western asia that is bordered by iraq and turkey to the west • ...
middle east 2024-04-24
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- has spanish exclaves
- its previous flag was just green
- home to mecca
- 10th largest country, largest in africa
- jesus was baptized here!
- national dish: msakhan
- capital: sana'a
- this country is next to ethiopia
- capital: tunis
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- has the lowest point in africa, lake assal
- the capital is manama
- pharaoh
- home to fairouz
- southernmost nation of the arab league
- has more pyramids than egypt
- tallest building
- hosted fifa would cup 2022 and afc 2023
- ongoing civil war here
- 2/3 of this country is the Sahara desert
- oldest independent state in the arab world
- has arabic writing on its flag
- has the strongest currency in the world
22 Clues: pharaoh • home to mecca • capital: tunis • home to fairouz • capital: sana'a • tallest building • has spanish exclaves • the capital is manama • ongoing civil war here • national dish: msakhan • jesus was baptized here! • has more pyramids than egypt • has arabic writing on its flag • its previous flag was just green • this country is next to ethiopia • southernmost nation of the arab league • ...
Middle east 2023-01-31
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- life experiences and beliefs, all of the things that make us who we are.
- :a follower of the religion of Islam.
- as the Prophet of Allah.
- Book: any book (as the Bible) regarded by a religious body as an authoritative
- Site :a place set apart for religious rites.
- group:a community or population made up of people who share a common
- or divinely inspired statement of its faith, history, and practices.
- return of the last recognized Imam compare sunni.
- a system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is
- or moral code.
- Imams as the only rightful successors of Muhammad and in the concealment and
- or time, and that has developed through repetition over a long period of time.
- a structured and conventional way and conveyed by speech, writing, or gesture.
- to Muhammad.
- religious creed, beliefs, doctrines, practices, or rituals
- of the family and descent is traced through the male line.
- system:a set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion,
- fact of being passed on in this way.
- Praiseworthy
- religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its
- :the principal method of human communication, consisting of words used
- background or descent.
- member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful
- political-religious state comprising the Muslim community and the
- religion.
- and peoples under its dominion in the centuries following the death (632 ce) of
- modern Persian language, a member of the Iranian branch of the
- religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through
- transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or
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- to be passed on from parents to their offspring or descendants.
- to or characterized by the belief that there is only one God.
- resurrection as reported in the New Testament of the Bible are the basis of the
- GDP:is the market value of the goods and services produced by labor and property
- Father of Many Nations.
- also known as the Arab people, are an ethnic group mainly inhabiting the Arab
- Muslim:the Muslims of the branch of Islam comprising sects believing in Ali and
- Christ: the man who Christians believe is the son of God and whose life, death,
- and practices.
- widely accepted way of doing something, specific to a particular society,
- about what makes each of us unique and includes our backgrounds,
- in Western Asia and North Africa.
- family written in Arabic script.
- a characteristic or disease) determined by genetic factors and therefore
- Iran, and eastern Syria.
- group of mainly Islamic people living in parts of eastern Turkey, northern Iraq,
- Group:a set of individuals whose identity as such is distinctive in terms of
- of Worship:a building for religious services, such as a church, temple, etc.
- Prophet Muhammad.
- in the United States.
- monotheistic religion of the Jewish people.
50 Clues: religion. • to Muhammad. • Praiseworthy • and practices. • or moral code. • Prophet Muhammad. • in the United States. • background or descent. • Father of Many Nations. • as the Prophet of Allah. • Iran, and eastern Syria. • family written in Arabic script. • in Western Asia and North Africa. • fact of being passed on in this way. • :a follower of the religion of Islam. • ...
Middle east 2023-01-31
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- a follower of the religion of Islam.
- a building for religious services, such as a church, temple, etc.
- a member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad.
- The Father of Many Nations.
- relating to or characterized by the belief that there is only one God.
- the man who Christians believe is the son of God and whose life, death, and resurrection as reported in the New Testament of the Bible are the basis of the Christian religion.
- also known as the Arab people, are an ethnic group mainly inhabiting the Arab world in Western Asia and North Africa.
- a set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- about what makes each of us unique and includes our backgrounds, personality, life experiences and beliefs,all of the things that make us who we are. Shia Muslim the Muslims of the branch of Islam comprising sects believing in Ali and the Imams as the only rightful successors of Muhammad and in the concealment and messianic return of the last recognized Imam compare sunni.
- the principal method of human communication, consisting of words used in a structured and conventional way and conveyed by speech,writing,or gesture.
- a community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent.
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- the political-religious state comprising the Muslim community and the lands and peoples under its dominion in the centuries following the death (632 ce) of the Prophet Muhammad.
- The Praiseworthy
- the religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices.
- the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.
- any book (as the Bible) regarded by a religious body as an authoritative source or divinely inspired statement of its faith, history, and practices. Patriarch a system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is traced through the male line.
- a place set apart for religious rites.
- the modern Persian language, a member of the Iranian branch of the Indo-European family written in Arabic script.
- a widely accepted way of doing something, specific to a particular society, place or time, and that has developed through repetition over a long period of time.
- the religion of the Muslims,a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.
- the monotheistic religion of the Jewish people.
- a group of mainly Islamic people living in parts of eastern Turkey, northern Iraq,western Iran, and eastern Syria.
- a set of individuals whose identity as such is distinctive in terms of common religious creed, beliefs, doctrines, practices, or rituals.
- of a characteristic or disease) determined by genetic factors and therefore able to be passed on from parents to their offspring or descendants.
- is the market value of the goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States.
25 Clues: The Praiseworthy • The Father of Many Nations. • a follower of the religion of Islam. • a place set apart for religious rites. • the monotheistic religion of the Jewish people. • a building for religious services, such as a church, temple, etc. • relating to or characterized by the belief that there is only one God. • ...
Middle East 2021-11-30
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- Kurds did not get their own territory when the Europeans divided the Middle east, therefore this idea took hold.
- Largest denomination of muslums (90%) Less strict, and believe that the leaders do not have to be related to mohammed.
- Located at one end of the Persian Gulf. Connects the Persian gulf to the Arabian sea.
- Belie in the same god (or gods)and have a common sacred text with a specific set of rules about how to live.
- The second largest denomination of Islam. More strict and the leaders have to be descended from Mohammed
- Hatred of Jews
- A monotheistic religion that descended from abraham. They are known as Jews.
- Small Land Area that has been a source of conflict between the Israeli Jews and the Paletinain Arabs for years.
- Mostly live in the mountains of Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Largest ethnic group without their own country. Most are Sunni muslum.
- Located north of the Arabian ocean, formed part of a key shipping route between India and Europe through the suez canal.
- between Iran and the Arabian peninsula. All of the countries that ship oil depend on the route.
- 120 mile man made waterway that is used to transport goods from all 3 continents. Connects the Red Sea from the mediterranean sea.
- an ethnic group that mostly practices Islam and speaks arabic.
- Begins at the Sea of Galilee and flows south to the Dead sea. Main source of water for Israel, Jordan, parts of Syria, and many of those who live in the Gaza strip.
- Inlet of the Indian ocean between Africa and Asia. Heavy shipping traffic
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- Mostly live in Iran and are Shia Muslums. They speak Farsi
- of the world Jews to return to a homeland in Zion (Palestine)
- Operation desert storm. Military force to repel invasion of Kuwait in 1991. The US won after 6 weeks.
- Begins in Turkey and Flows south through Iraq. Proved water for drinking and farming. Many countries have problems with how the water should be shared.
- Invasion of Iraq led by the US to stop Iraq from developing nuclear weapons. Hussein was captured, tried and executed.
- Over 6 million Jews were killed by hitlers Germany
- Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Founded to set oil prices and policies.
- The nation that was partitioned from Palestine after world war 2 a a homeland for the jewish people
- A territory that is 25 miles long and 4 or 5 miles wide. One of the world's most densely populated areas. Often politically unstable
- group Group of people who share a common culture, language, traditions, and foods.
- Begins in Turkey and flows south through Iraq. In southern Iraq, the euphrates river joins with the Tigris river to form a one waterway called the Shaat al-arab
- invasion. The US invaded Afghanistan because they believed that they aided Osama Bin Laden. US defeated taliban
- Followers are called Muslums. Based on the religious teachings of the Prophet Mohammed.
- Conflict Palestine refused to recognise Israel as a nation and fighting soon broke out.
29 Clues: Hatred of Jews • Over 6 million Jews were killed by hitlers Germany • Mostly live in Iran and are Shia Muslums. They speak Farsi • of the world Jews to return to a homeland in Zion (Palestine) • an ethnic group that mostly practices Islam and speaks arabic. • Inlet of the Indian ocean between Africa and Asia. Heavy shipping traffic • ...
Middle East 2022-10-25
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- Capital of Isreal
- Cruel Government
- Middle Eastern Country on the Mediterranean
- The Movement of People
- individual or group activity addressing issues of public concern
- unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society
- Disagreement or Argument
- Holy Book is Torah
- Oil Production
- A Jewish Congregation
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- Resources From Nature
- A fertile spot in a desert where water is found
- Monarch Rules
- the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, against civilians,
- Holy Book is Bible
- company of travelers on a journey through desert or hostile regions
- An Area Part of a Country
- Belief in only 1 god
- Center Place for Speified Group
- Large Egyptian Dam
- Holy book is Quran
- Connects Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
22 Clues: Monarch Rules • Oil Production • Cruel Government • Capital of Isreal • Holy Book is Bible • Large Egyptian Dam • Holy book is Quran • Holy Book is Torah • Belief in only 1 god • Resources From Nature • A Jewish Congregation • The Movement of People • Disagreement or Argument • An Area Part of a Country • Center Place for Speified Group • Connects Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea • ...
middle east 2022-10-27
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- an intergovernmental organization oil demand supply market upstream downstream Vienna Austria
- promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes
- a mountain range, a large canyon, a body of water, or large expanses of climatic differences
- a city and administrative center_____ of the Province of Saudi Arabia, .
- the building where a Jewish assembly or congregation meets for religious worship and instruction
- a form of monarchy in which the monarch rules in their own right or powe
- The largest recorded caravans were those for special purposes, such as the Muslim pilgrim caravans from Cairo and Damascus to Mecca
- is a path that connects the red sea with medderterian sea
- rules over fear
- the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.
- the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
- the world's oldest monotheistic religion
- is the homeland of the jews
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- beleives that jesus christ is the meshiah
- the unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society
- a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one
- the world's largest embankment dam, which was built across the Nile in Aswan
- gold oil coal
- to move one place to another
- an area or division, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries
- teaches that God is merciful, all-powerful, and unique, and has guided humanity through various prophets, revealed scriptures, and natural signs
- a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found
- is seen as a holy land by all three
23 Clues: gold oil coal • rules over fear • is the homeland of the jews • to move one place to another • is seen as a holy land by all three • the world's oldest monotheistic religion • beleives that jesus christ is the meshiah • a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found • the doctrine or belief that there is only one God. • ...
Middle East 2022-01-14
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- Muslim holy book.
- Islam's holy month, when Muslims were to eat nothing or drink nothing between sunrise and sunset.
- The body of law governing the lives of Muslims.
- The name of the peninsula that occupies the southern part of the region of Southwest Asia. Largest peninsula in the world and the birthplace of Islam.
- The climate in much of the Middle East.
- Petroleum as it is found in the ground.
- Belief in one god.
- The name of the state-owned oil company in Saudi Arabia.
- Measures the well-being of a country's people.
- A measure of the goods and services produced by a country each year.
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- Organization formed by several oil-exporting countries to control the prices of oil.
- Name of Muslim god.
- An arc of rich farmland in Southwest Asia, between the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea. Known as the "cradle of civilization".
- Islamic term for pilgrimage.
- Dictator of Iraq when Iraq invaded Kuwait in what was known as the Persian Gulf War.
- A resource that takes so long to form that it can't be replaced.
- An Islamc model for living, based on the life and teachings of Muhammad.
- Per person.
- One of the duties of Islam, giving help to the needy.
- An Islamic place of worship.
- Prophet who founded Islam.
21 Clues: Per person. • Muslim holy book. • Belief in one god. • Name of Muslim god. • Prophet who founded Islam. • Islamic term for pilgrimage. • An Islamic place of worship. • The climate in much of the Middle East. • Petroleum as it is found in the ground. • Measures the well-being of a country's people. • The body of law governing the lives of Muslims. • ...
Middle East 2015-11-01
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- what decade did Isis start
- Commonly called the crossroads of the world
- What years did the Gulf War take place
- War started because of the 9-11 attacks
- The government of Afghanistan
- an area located in southern Israel
- Who was the dictator of Iraq that was arrested in 2006
- what terrorist group had been very active lately
- This country had the American Embassy attacked in 2012
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- the empire that started in 1299
- What county was the Ottoman Empire reduced to
- when did the Afghanistan War start
- What Year did the Iranian Revolution take place
- Largest country in the Middle East
- when did the Iraq war start
- the head of al-Qaeda until 2011
- Which group was responsible for the 9-11 attacks
- The second largest country in the Middle East
- a group against Israel
- the law the sunni muslims follow
- A group that shares beliefs
21 Clues: a group against Israel • what decade did Isis start • when did the Iraq war start • A group that shares beliefs • The government of Afghanistan • the empire that started in 1299 • the head of al-Qaeda until 2011 • the law the sunni muslims follow • when did the Afghanistan War start • Largest country in the Middle East • an area located in southern Israel • ...
Middle East 2012-08-29
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- a tax on imports
- the capitol is Baghdad
- this is a man made water way
- A large arc of rich or fertile farm land
- aan economic system that combines command and market
- the value that people bring to a market place
- the _________ helps the middle east trade with other countries
- the longest river in the world
- any goods or equipment used by a buisness to produce other goods
- the lowest point on earth
- the capitol of turkey
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- a mixture or rich soil and tiny rocks
- a person willing to start a buisness
- the capitol of iran
- a limit on trade
- this is to the left of Lebenon
- a ban on trade with a certain country
- the capitol of Saudi Arabia
- the capitol is Amman
- an economic sysen where the govornment decides what goods are made and how they will be made
- the total amount of goods and services produced by a country
- the capitol of afganistan
22 Clues: a tax on imports • a limit on trade • the capitol of iran • the capitol is Amman • the capitol of turkey • the capitol is Baghdad • the lowest point on earth • the capitol of afganistan • the capitol of Saudi Arabia • this is a man made water way • this is to the left of Lebenon • the longest river in the world • a person willing to start a buisness • ...
Middle East 2022-08-31
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- starts in Turkey and runs through 3 countries
- linked to the Mediterranean Sea by the Suez Canal
- the main water source for Syria, Jordan, and Israel
- connects the red sea to the Mediterranean Sea
- what is the main natural resource of the Middle East
- the language the Persians speak
- most Persians practice _______
- what is another important resource
- contains one of the most important oil fields in the Middle East
- the main problem in the Middle East
- flows through Turkey then meets The Euphrates river in Iran
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- what most of the land in the middle East is
- a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater
- the artificial application of water to the soil through various systems of tubes, pumps, and sprays
- a structure built across a stream, a river, or an estuary to retain water
- connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea
- the majority of the Middle East is this this ethnic group
- a key shipping route between Europe and west ports of India
- removal of salt and impurities from seawater to produce fresh water
- water that has been underground for centuries
20 Clues: most Persians practice _______ • the language the Persians speak • what is another important resource • the main problem in the Middle East • what most of the land in the middle East is • connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea • starts in Turkey and runs through 3 countries • connects the red sea to the Mediterranean Sea • ...
Middle East 2023-11-09
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- To tame wild animals for human use
- The holy cite of Muslim worship
- The movement of people or animals to a new place
- A religious journey
- Small countries that are the size of cities
- Followers of a religion or idea
- A spring of water in the middle of the desert
- A small body of water that connects two seas
- The process of bring water in to water crops
- A resource that cannot be easily made
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- The process of going from fertile land to less productive land
- A religion with only one God
- Skills used for a job
- Another name for oil, often when it has just come out of the ground
- Fine soil often found near rivers
- To spread out
- A man made water way to connect two bodies of water
- Someone who uses fear to gain political advantages
- The right to vote
- The area next to a river
20 Clues: To spread out • The right to vote • A religious journey • Skills used for a job • The area next to a river • A religion with only one God • The holy cite of Muslim worship • Followers of a religion or idea • Fine soil often found near rivers • To tame wild animals for human use • A resource that cannot be easily made • Small countries that are the size of cities • ...
middle east 2023-09-27
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- __ is the founder of islam
- jewish holy book
- __ is the 2nd largest religion in the world
- __ worship in synagouges
- celebration of being able to keep their religion from the greeks
- __ __ __ started in 2003
- christain holy book
- belif in only 1 god
- dividing countries into smaller parts
- the majority of people in the middle east are __
- capital of israel/palestine
- worship place for muslims
- language that persians speak
- the __ __ connects the red sea and mediterranean sea
- __ __ was executed in december of 2006
- __ was founded by abraham around 2000BC
- is a narrow waterway that connects the persian gulf and arabian sea
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- the muslim holy book
- most __ live in iran
- the hatred of jews
- an extremely religous group
- a __ group is a group of people who share a belief system
- a large empire stretched across europe, africa, south west asia
- __ did not get land
- the killing of 6 million Jews
- a __ group of people is a group of people who share a common culture
- US forces remained in iraq until the new iraqi government was secure and stable
- most muslims practice __ muslim
- country with most oil in the middle east
- abbreveation for Weapons Mass Destruction
30 Clues: jewish holy book • the hatred of jews • __ did not get land • christain holy book • belif in only 1 god • the muslim holy book • most __ live in iran • __ worship in synagouges • __ __ __ started in 2003 • worship place for muslims • __ is the founder of islam • an extremely religous group • capital of israel/palestine • language that persians speak • the killing of 6 million Jews • ...
Middle East 2024-05-20
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- An association of oi-producing nations, including those in the Middle East. Member nations work together to control production levels and prices.
- The modern nation of _____ was formed after World War II; many of its early settlers were survivors from Hitler's death camps in the Holocaust.
- Governing authority in Gaza; militants backed by it infiltrated Israel, killed over a thousand people, and took hostages. Israel has responded by attacking Gaza.
- There is a division within Islam between Shiite and ____ Muslims.
- The Middle East has strategic importance due to its location, its command of vital sea routes, and the fact that it sits atop vast reserves of _____.
- In 1979, Islamic militants in Iran captured the US embassy and held its 52 occupants _______ for more than a year.
- This word refers to the scattering of Jews throughout the world, beginning in AD 70 when the Romans expelled them from Palestine.
- _______ Hussein was leader of Iraq during the Persian Gulf Wars.
- This Ancient civilization of the Tigris-Euphrates valley developed cuneiform writing, built ziggurats, and used a system of measurement based on the number 60.
- In addition to Judaism and Islam, this religion originated in the Middle East as well.
- The desire for a Jewish homeland in Palestine; can have both religious and political elements.
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- The Ottomans captured the city of Constantinople and renamed it this.
- The Middle East stands at the ____________ of three continents: Africa, Europe, and Asia.
- Islam spread rapidly after Muhammad's death. By 732, the Arab empire reached as far west as this European nation.
- These people arrived around 1500 BC and conquered the Fertile Crescent region; they were known for their mastery of iron and use of iron weapons
- Born in Mecca about AD 570 and died in AD 632.
- The West Bank, Jerusalem, and the _____ strip are areas of territorial dispute between Israel and the Palestinians.
- At first the Roman Empire, which controlled Palestine, tolerated Christians but later the Romans distrusted the Christians because they wouldn't show respect for Roman gods. Christians faced ________, and indeed some became martyrs.
- Holy book of Islam
- Anyone whose native language is Arabic.
- This Babylonian king of around 1700 BC was known for his law code
- The goals of the Christian crusades against Muslim lands was to check the expansion of Islam and to retake this city and the surrounding Holy Land.
- This word refers to the shape of a fertile area that stretches from the Mediterranean to the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers and then to the Persian Gulf.
- In 1956, Egyptian president Nasser nationalized this canal
24 Clues: Holy book of Islam • Anyone whose native language is Arabic. • Born in Mecca about AD 570 and died in AD 632. • In 1956, Egyptian president Nasser nationalized this canal • _______ Hussein was leader of Iraq during the Persian Gulf Wars. • There is a division within Islam between Shiite and ____ Muslims. • ...
Middle East 2024-05-06
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- Kippur Holiest day in Judaism, fast to focus on atoning.
- The spreading of the Jews around the earth
- A holy pilgrimage to Mecca, must be done by every follower of Islam.
- King of Babylon, expanded the empire and created a set of 10 laws.
- Potato pancake, customarily eaten on hanukkah with applesauce or sour cream.
- The holy text of Judaism.
- Wall Holiest place in Judaism, located in Jerusalem in the Jewish quarter.
- Nomadic peoples who live in the deserts of the Middle East.
- Ancient Messopotamian temple, in the shape of a pyramid with multiple levels which look like steps.
- spinning top used on chanukah, has a letter on each side.
- Sinai This landform is where Moses received the ten commandments
- When the 3 kings/wise men arrived to see baby Jesus.
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- Prophet of Islam, received a message from god.
- Very important Christian apostle who was a reason behind why Christianity separated from Judaism.
- a group of people who developed the first iron tools, and whose language influenced European languages.8
- Jewish holiday that lasts 8 days, on the first two nights families have seder.
- During this holiday of Islam where people fast from dawn to dusk for a month.
- The town in which Jesus Christ was born.
- The main natural resource of the middle east.
- The proclaimed son of God and the Virgin Mary.
20 Clues: The holy text of Judaism. • The town in which Jesus Christ was born. • The spreading of the Jews around the earth • The main natural resource of the middle east. • Prophet of Islam, received a message from god. • The proclaimed son of God and the Virgin Mary. • When the 3 kings/wise men arrived to see baby Jesus. • ...
Middle East 2024-11-20
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- Group of rivers home to first human societies
- Origin of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity
- Type of monarchy with King/Queen and other governing body
- Punishments used against other countries
- disasters made worse by lack of vegetation
- Main terror group fighting Israel
- Waterway vital for global trade
- Country that has Islam as it's theocracy
- Journey that Muslims must take once in their life
- Type of leader common in the Middle East
- Main economic resource for many countries
- Main religion among Middle East countries
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- believed Muhammad's family should replace him
- Type of monarchy with just the King/Queen
- Largest group in Islam, preferred religious figure over family
- Winds that bring rainy weather to the coast
- Organization that handles oil trade in the Middle East
- Government based on religious practices
- Movement that tried to increase democracy in the Middle East
- Clothing that many women in the Middle East wear
- Government ruled by a king or queen
- Predominantly Jewish country made in 1948
- Founder of Islam, death caused split in religion
- Most common ethnic group and language
24 Clues: Waterway vital for global trade • Main terror group fighting Israel • Government ruled by a king or queen • Most common ethnic group and language • Government based on religious practices • Punishments used against other countries • Country that has Islam as it's theocracy • Type of leader common in the Middle East • Type of monarchy with just the King/Queen • ...
Middle east 2023-04-13
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- the desert that covers the southern half of Saudi Arabia
- a territory located between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea
- current controller of afghanistan
- the dominant religion in the Middle East
- the process of removing salt from water or land
- people who follow the Judaism faith
- term used for valleys
- an ancient wall in Jerusalem
- one of branches of Islam
- people who live in Palestine
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- a place of worship for the Islamic religion
- the city where the Kaaba is located
- The ethnic term used for people in the Middle East and northern Africa
- A famous salt lake
- a plateau located in Israel
- The nomadic people who inhabit the deserts of the Middle East
- terrorist organization
- A production facility that uses chemicals to refine materials
- Small areas in deserts that has water and plant life
- a Palestinian territory occupied by Israel
20 Clues: A famous salt lake • term used for valleys • terrorist organization • one of branches of Islam • a plateau located in Israel • an ancient wall in Jerusalem • people who live in Palestine • current controller of afghanistan • the city where the Kaaba is located • people who follow the Judaism faith • the dominant religion in the Middle East • ...
MIDDLE EAST 2025-02-24
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- early means of money for region due to crossroads location
- main religion in this region
- largest desert, located in North Africa
- means nomad, name for those in this region
- wars fought in Middle Ages over control of Jerusalem
- empire who controlled region until losing in WW1
- country invaded by US in search of weapons of mass destructin
- land between 2 rivers, first civilzations located here
- city of religious importance for Muslims, Christians, and Jews
- means belief in one God
- abundant resource, presence gives wealth to countries
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- this island country is located in Persian Gulf
- sea in middle of Europe, Asia, and Africa
- term means dry, used to describe climate of region
- this gulf is home to petroleum and a war was named for it
- Jewish homeland created after WW2, at war with Palestine
- scarce resource
- area in desert with water and vegetation
- country invaded by US after 9/11
- this country is located on Africa and part of Middle East
- one of the countries that borders Arabian Sea
- on the 11th of this month, the United States was attacked by terrorists
- violent, brutal terrorist group in the region
23 Clues: scarce resource • means belief in one God • main religion in this region • country invaded by US after 9/11 • largest desert, located in North Africa • area in desert with water and vegetation • sea in middle of Europe, Asia, and Africa • means nomad, name for those in this region • one of the countries that borders Arabian Sea • violent, brutal terrorist group in the region • ...
middle east 2025-09-24
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- between Iran and the uae
- between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula
- water source and politcal border
- borders Israel and Palestine
- borders with Iran
- bordering the Red Sea to the west and the Persian Gulf to the eas
- bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, and Israel and the West Bank to the west.
- borders turkey Iraq Jordan Lebanon and Israel
- borders Saudi Arabia and Oman
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- borders Jordan Israel and Egypt
- borders Greece Bulgaria Iran and Syria
- next to the Euphrates river
- the process of removing salts and minerals from saline water
- next to the Tigris river
- Iran Iraq and Saudi Arabia surround it
- borders Lebanon Syria Jordan and Egypt
- connects red sea to the mad sea
- a key shipping route for Europe and India
- borders Saudi Arabia Yemen and the UAE
- borders with Iraq
20 Clues: borders with Iran • borders with Iraq • between Iran and the uae • next to the Tigris river • next to the Euphrates river • borders Israel and Palestine • borders Saudi Arabia and Oman • borders Jordan Israel and Egypt • connects red sea to the mad sea • water source and politcal border • borders Greece Bulgaria Iran and Syria • Iran Iraq and Saudi Arabia surround it • ...
Middle East 2021-11-30
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- Kurds did not get their own territory when the Europeans divided the Middle east, therefore this idea took hold.
- Largest denomination of muslums (90%) Less strict, and believe that the leaders do not have to be related to mohammed.
- Located at one end of the Persian Gulf. Connects the Persian gulf to the Arabian sea.
- Belie in the same god (or gods)and have a common sacred text with a specific set of rules about how to live.
- The second largest denomination of Islam. More strict and the leaders have to be descended from Mohammed
- Hatred of Jews
- A monotheistic religion that descended from abraham. They are known as Jews.
- Small Land Area that has been a source of conflict between the Israeli Jews and the Paletinain Arabs for years.
- Mostly live in the mountains of Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Largest ethnic group without their own country. Most are Sunni muslum.
- Located north of the Arabian ocean, formed part of a key shipping route between India and Europe through the suez canal.
- between Iran and the Arabian peninsula. All of the countries that ship oil depend on the route.
- 120 mile man made waterway that is used to transport goods from all 3 continents. Connects the Red Sea from the mediterranean sea.
- an ethnic group that mostly practices Islam and speaks arabic.
- Begins at the Sea of Galilee and flows south to the Dead sea. Main source of water for Israel, Jordan, parts of Syria, and many of those who live in the Gaza strip.
- Inlet of the Indian ocean between Africa and Asia. Heavy shipping traffic
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- Mostly live in Iran and are Shia Muslums. They speak Farsi
- of the world Jews to return to a homeland in Zion (Palestine)
- Operation desert storm. Military force to repel invasion of Kuwait in 1991. The US won after 6 weeks.
- Begins in Turkey and Flows south through Iraq. Proved water for drinking and farming. Many countries have problems with how the water should be shared.
- Invasion of Iraq led by the US to stop Iraq from developing nuclear weapons. Hussein was captured, tried and executed.
- Over 6 million Jews were killed by hitlers Germany
- Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Founded to set oil prices and policies.
- The nation that was partitioned from Palestine after world war 2 a a homeland for the jewish people
- A territory that is 25 miles long and 4 or 5 miles wide. One of the world's most densely populated areas. Often politically unstable
- group Group of people who share a common culture, language, traditions, and foods.
- Begins in Turkey and flows south through Iraq. In southern Iraq, the euphrates river joins with the Tigris river to form a one waterway called the Shaat al-arab
- invasion. The US invaded Afghanistan because they believed that they aided Osama Bin Laden. US defeated taliban
- Followers are called Muslums. Based on the religious teachings of the Prophet Mohammed.
- Conflict Palestine refused to recognise Israel as a nation and fighting soon broke out.
29 Clues: Hatred of Jews • Over 6 million Jews were killed by hitlers Germany • Mostly live in Iran and are Shia Muslums. They speak Farsi • of the world Jews to return to a homeland in Zion (Palestine) • an ethnic group that mostly practices Islam and speaks arabic. • Inlet of the Indian ocean between Africa and Asia. Heavy shipping traffic • ...
Middle East 2021-12-01
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- Located between Iran and the ArabianPeninsula
- Connects the Red Sea and the MediterraneanSea
- religion that was founded by Muhammad
- U.S. invaded Afghanistan
- very close to Euphrates River; flows in same places
- This is the homeland of the Jews
- Organization of petroleum exporting countries
- Main source of water for Israel, Jordan, some of Syria, and for some people in West Bank/Gaza Strip
- of Hormuz a strait near the Persian Gulf
- a strict form of Islam
- Begins in Turkey and flows south through Iraq
- religion founded by Abraham
- Most practice Islam;speaks Arabic
- Operation Desert Storm
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- territory that is 25 miles long
- Majority live in Iran; speaks Forsi
- group that has common beliefs
- Freedom When the Us invaded Iraq
- This was a conflict in Israel
- The hatred of Jews is called
- This is an informal form of Islam
- Religion that believes in Jesus
- This ethnic group speaks Kurdish
- Kurds did not get their own territory when the Middle East was partitioned
- movement for Jews to return to Zion
- group of people with commom culture
- Over 6 million Jews were killed
- Inlet of Indian Ocean
- Bank Where Palestinians live; land-locked
29 Clues: Inlet of Indian Ocean • a strict form of Islam • Operation Desert Storm • U.S. invaded Afghanistan • religion founded by Abraham • The hatred of Jews is called • group that has common beliefs • This was a conflict in Israel • territory that is 25 miles long • Religion that believes in Jesus • Over 6 million Jews were killed • This ethnic group speaks Kurdish • ...
Middle East 2022-04-05
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- a hot, dry, suffocating wind that blows from time to time in the Arabian Peninsula.
- Material - material contaminated by residue from the generation of nuclear energy or the testing of nuclear weapons.
- a northwesterly wind in the Persian Gulf.
- excessively dry.
- the removal of salt from seawater to make it usable for drinking and farming.
- any grain like barley, oats, or wheat, grown for food.
- a strategic, narrow waterway between two larger bodies of water.
- in Islam, the yearly pilgrimage to Makkah that Muslims must make at least once in a lifetime.
- government policy as it is influenced by physical, human, and economic geography.
- a mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind.
- from Arabic for “seeker” or “student”; name of a fundamentalist Sunni Muslim group, active in Afghanistan, which controlled the Afghan government from 1996 to 2001
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- Islamic law derived from the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad.
- a branch of Islam that regards Muhammad’s son-in-law Ali and the imams as his rightful successors.
- a conservative form of Islam distinct from Sunni and Shia sects.
- Islamic guerrilla fighters.
- a branch of Islam that regards the first four successors of Muhammad as his rightful successors.
- a distinct territorial or cultural area that is within a foreign territory.
- a territory that belongs to a particular political unit but is separated from it and surrounded by another political unit.
- wide, grassy plains of Eurasia; also, similar semi arid grassy areas elsewhere.
- a portion of land nearly surrounded by water.
- a seasonal wind that brings warm, moist air from the oceans in summer and cooler, dry air from inland in winter.
- territory ruled by an Arab tribal leader.
22 Clues: excessively dry. • Islamic guerrilla fighters. • a northwesterly wind in the Persian Gulf. • territory ruled by an Arab tribal leader. • a mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind. • a portion of land nearly surrounded by water. • any grain like barley, oats, or wheat, grown for food. • a conservative form of Islam distinct from Sunni and Shia sects. • ...
Middle East 2012-05-07
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- This organization represents Palestinians in political matters
- This pillar of Islam tells people to give to the poor
- This is the name for the Holy Land before the UN partition
- This organization was given power after the British
- These are people who were kicked off their land as a result of the Arab-Israeli conflict after the UN Partition
- His teachings inspired the creation of Islam
- This organization has used violence against Israel in the past.
- This country provided funding to mujahideen to help them resist
- Israel attacked this country and stole the Sinai peninsula from them
- He helped mujahideen resist the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
- This type of Islam is the majority
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- The death of millions of Jewish people during this event increaed support for getting a homeland
- This group wants to extend and promote the power of white people in the United States
- This British Declaration supported the idea of a homeland for Jewish people in Palestine (the Holy Land)
- Egypt promised Israel this in exchange for the return of land (Sinai peninsula)
- This was a Jewish movement to obtain a homeland for Jewish people
- This is a terrorist organization that wanted to expell British forces from Ireland
- These are people who believe the Islam
- This country took control of Palestine (the Holy Land) after World War I
- This organization seeks to create and independent country in present day Sri Lanka
- This Palestinian uprising tried to end Israel from controlling Palestinian land
- This act by Jewish people raised tensions between Arabs and Jewish people
- Multiple versions of this term exist, including the internal struggle to do the right thing and external attack
- This country invaded Kuwait to try and expand its ability to sell oil
24 Clues: This type of Islam is the majority • These are people who believe the Islam • His teachings inspired the creation of Islam • This organization was given power after the British • This pillar of Islam tells people to give to the poor • This is the name for the Holy Land before the UN partition • This organization represents Palestinians in political matters • ...
Middle East 2015-11-01
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- what decade did Isis start
- Which group was responsible for the 9-11 attacks
- What years did the Gulf War take place
- the empire that started in 1299
- War started because of the 9-11 attacks
- what terrorist group had been very active lately
- Commonly called the crossroads of the world
- This country had the American Embassy attacked in 2012
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- when did the Iraq war start
- What Year did the Iranian Revolution take place
- Largest country in the Middle East
- when did the Afghanistan War start
- What county was the Ottoman Empire reduced to
- the head of al-Qaeda until 2011
- A group that shares beliefs
- the country where Osama Bin Laden was found
- the law the sunni muslims follow
- an area located in southern Israel
- Who was the dictator of Iraq that was arrested in 2006
- The second largest country in the Middle East
- The government of Afghanistan
- a group against Israel
22 Clues: a group against Israel • what decade did Isis start • when did the Iraq war start • A group that shares beliefs • The government of Afghanistan • the head of al-Qaeda until 2011 • the empire that started in 1299 • the law the sunni muslims follow • Largest country in the Middle East • when did the Afghanistan War start • an area located in southern Israel • ...
Middle East 2022-10-25
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- Capital of Isreal
- Cruel Government
- Middle Eastern Country on the Mediterranean
- The Movement of People
- individual or group activity addressing issues of public concern
- unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society
- Disagreement or Argument
- Holy Book is Torah
- Oil Production
- A Jewish Congregation
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- Resources From Nature
- A fertile spot in a desert where water is found
- Monarch Rules
- the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, against civilians,
- Holy Book is Bible
- company of travelers on a journey through desert or hostile regions
- An Area Part of a Country
- Belief in only 1 god
- Center Place for Speified Group
- Large Egyptian Dam
- Holy book is Quran
- Connects Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
22 Clues: Monarch Rules • Oil Production • Cruel Government • Capital of Isreal • Holy Book is Bible • Large Egyptian Dam • Holy book is Quran • Holy Book is Torah • Belief in only 1 god • Resources From Nature • A Jewish Congregation • The Movement of People • Disagreement or Argument • An Area Part of a Country • Center Place for Speified Group • Connects Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea • ...
middle east 2022-10-27
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- an intergovernmental organization oil demand supply market upstream downstream Vienna Austria
- promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes
- a mountain range, a large canyon, a body of water, or large expanses of climatic differences
- a city and administrative center_____ of the Province of Saudi Arabia, .
- the building where a Jewish assembly or congregation meets for religious worship and instruction
- a form of monarchy in which the monarch rules in their own right or powe
- The largest recorded caravans were those for special purposes, such as the Muslim pilgrim caravans from Cairo and Damascus to Mecca
- is a path that connects the red sea with medderterian sea
- rules over fear
- the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.
- the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
- the world's oldest monotheistic religion
- is the homeland of the jews
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- beleives that jesus christ is the meshiah
- the unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society
- a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one
- the world's largest embankment dam, which was built across the Nile in Aswan
- gold oil coal
- to move one place to another
- an area or division, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries
- teaches that God is merciful, all-powerful, and unique, and has guided humanity through various prophets, revealed scriptures, and natural signs
- a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found
- is seen as a holy land by all three
23 Clues: gold oil coal • rules over fear • is the homeland of the jews • to move one place to another • is seen as a holy land by all three • the world's oldest monotheistic religion • beleives that jesus christ is the meshiah • a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found • the doctrine or belief that there is only one God. • ...
Middle East 2022-10-26
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- the holy land of the jews
- the involvement of the community and government
- the movement of something from somewhere to another
- Jewish place of worship
- a natural developed area separating land
- governament ruled by a dictator
- the religion of muslims
- world's largest embankment dam
- city in Saudi Arabia that was the birthplace of muhammed
- religion based on the teachings of Jesus
- city in western asia between the dead sea and the meditranian sea
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- monotheistic religion developed by ancient Hebrews
- connects the Medditranian sea to the Red Sea
- Refers to the 13 major oil exporting countries
- a group of people traveling across the desert
- violence against civilians
- the belief in God or Gods
- unequal distribution of income
- a place in a desert where water is found
- king or queen with full ruling
- resources that were naturaly developed
- There is a lot of ________ in the Middle East
- the belief that there is only one God
23 Clues: Jewish place of worship • the religion of muslims • the holy land of the jews • the belief in God or Gods • violence against civilians • unequal distribution of income • king or queen with full ruling • world's largest embankment dam • governament ruled by a dictator • the belief that there is only one God • resources that were naturaly developed • ...
Middle East 2023-09-25
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- Narrow Strait that provides passage to Persian Gulf
- Side Ottoman Empire was on in WWI
- Belief in Jesus Christ and his teachings
- To divide
- Country that Jews live in in the Middle East that has conflict
- Day of sabbath for Muslims
- Language that Arabs speak
- Day of sabbath for Jews
- Ethnic Group that wasn't given a country
- Symbol of Judaism
- Language that Persians speak
- Founder of Islam
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- Prejudice or hatred towards Jews
- Largest ethnic group in Middle East
- Canal that connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea
- Source of water that causes conflict between Israel and Jordan
- Country that Saddam Hussein invaded
- Branch of Islam that believes caliph needs to be someone that is a descendant of Muhammad
- Empire that dominated the Middle East region before WWI
- Symbol for Christianity
- Dictator of Iraq
- Anti-American group that currently governs Afghanistan with force
- Day of sabbath for Christians
- Home of Persian ethnic group
- Movement and Belief of Jews moving to Palestine
- Language of the Kurdish people
- Scarce resource in the Middle East with high value
- Founder of Judaism
- Terrorist group responsible for the 9/11 attacks
- Belief in one God
30 Clues: To divide • Dictator of Iraq • Founder of Islam • Symbol of Judaism • Belief in one God • Founder of Judaism • Symbol for Christianity • Day of sabbath for Jews • Language that Arabs speak • Day of sabbath for Muslims • Home of Persian ethnic group • Language that Persians speak • Day of sabbath for Christians • Language of the Kurdish people • Prejudice or hatred towards Jews • ...
middle east 2022-10-24
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- a desert transportation
- Nomads people that wonder the desert
- there are multiple gods
- Populated less population
- Canal a canal that connects to
- Quarter a 25 empty
- Sea the sea that is located in the
- a holy city for jews
- Sea the sea above the Suez canal
- River a river located in Jordan
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- River a key river in the middle east
- Populated more population
- Sea the _ _ _ sea
- a key part in the bible
- there is one God
- Hormuz a water way near the Persian gulf
- a city in a saudiarbia
- River A river below the Tigris river
- Gulf a gulf in the middle east the red sea
- a way for plants to get water
- Gas natural _ _ _
- Distribution unfair giving
- black stuff
23 Clues: black stuff • there is one God • Sea the _ _ _ sea • Gas natural _ _ _ • Quarter a 25 empty • a holy city for jews • a city in a saudiarbia • a desert transportation • a key part in the bible • there are multiple gods • Populated more population • Populated less population • Distribution unfair giving • a way for plants to get water • Canal a canal that connects to • ...
Middle East 2022-10-25
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- Capital of Isreal
- Cruel Government
- Middle Eastern Country on the Mediterranean
- The Movement of People
- individual or group activity addressing issues of public concern
- unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society
- Disagreement or Argument
- Holy Book is Torah
- Oil Production
- A Jewish Congregation
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- Resources From Nature
- A fertile spot in a desert where water is found
- Monarch Rules
- the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, against civilians,
- Holy Book is Bible
- company of travelers on a journey through desert or hostile regions
- An Area Part of a Country
- Belief in only 1 god
- Center Place for Speified Group
- Large Egyptian Dam
- Holy book is Quran
- Connects Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
22 Clues: Monarch Rules • Oil Production • Cruel Government • Capital of Isreal • Holy Book is Bible • Large Egyptian Dam • Holy book is Quran • Holy Book is Torah • Belief in only 1 god • Resources From Nature • A Jewish Congregation • The Movement of People • Disagreement or Argument • An Area Part of a Country • Center Place for Speified Group • Connects Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea • ...
middle east 2022-10-27
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- an intergovernmental organization oil demand supply market upstream downstream Vienna Austria
- promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes
- a mountain range, a large canyon, a body of water, or large expanses of climatic differences
- a city and administrative center_____ of the Province of Saudi Arabia, .
- the building where a Jewish assembly or congregation meets for religious worship and instruction
- a form of monarchy in which the monarch rules in their own right or powe
- The largest recorded caravans were those for special purposes, such as the Muslim pilgrim caravans from Cairo and Damascus to Mecca
- is a path that connects the red sea with medderterian sea
- rules over fear
- the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.
- the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
- the world's oldest monotheistic religion
- is the homeland of the jews
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- beleives that jesus christ is the meshiah
- the unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society
- a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one
- the world's largest embankment dam, which was built across the Nile in Aswan
- gold oil coal
- to move one place to another
- an area or division, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries
- teaches that God is merciful, all-powerful, and unique, and has guided humanity through various prophets, revealed scriptures, and natural signs
- a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found
- is seen as a holy land by all three
23 Clues: gold oil coal • rules over fear • is the homeland of the jews • to move one place to another • is seen as a holy land by all three • the world's oldest monotheistic religion • beleives that jesus christ is the meshiah • a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found • the doctrine or belief that there is only one God. • ...
Middle East 2021-12-01
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- Invasion to find Osama Bin Laden
- Begins at the southern end of the Sea of Galilee & flows south until it reaches the Dead Sea
- A strict denomination of Islam
- on coast of Mediterranean sea, often unstable
- A conflict against Palestine and Israel that has gone on for 54 years
- Founded to set oil prices and policies
- Largest group of Islam
- Invasion led by US in 2003 to stop Iraq from developing nuclear weapons
- Group of people who share a common culture
- A gulf that is very important for a shipping route
- Most live in Islam and are Shia Muslims
- Huge ethnic group, most are Sunni Muslim
- A war between Persian and the U.S.
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- Hatred of jews
- Body of water that connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea
- Belief in the same god (or gods)
- Ethnic group found mostly in Southwest Asia and Northern Africa
- 120-mile man-made waterway that is used to transport goods to and from all three continents
- large sea between Africa and Asia
- Third largest religion
- Small land within Israel
- Second largest religion
- Movement for the world's Jews to return to a homeland in Zion
- Over 6 milion Jews were murdered bu Hitlers='s Germany
- Begins in Turkey and flows south through Iraq
- A sea located north of the Indian Ocean
- A jewish nation
- Largest religion
28 Clues: Hatred of jews • A jewish nation • Largest religion • Third largest religion • Largest group of Islam • Second largest religion • Small land within Israel • A strict denomination of Islam • Belief in the same god (or gods) • Invasion to find Osama Bin Laden • large sea between Africa and Asia • A war between Persian and the U.S. • Founded to set oil prices and policies • ...
Middle East 2022-04-21
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- the chemical products obtained from petroleum by refining.
- a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
- A cereal is any grass cultivated for the edible components of its grain composed of the endosperm, germ, and bran.
- a gently sloping underground channel or tunnel constructed to lead water from the interior of a hill to a village below.
- Soil Deposit a fine-grained fertile soil deposited by water flowing over flood plains or in river beds.
- connected with or relating to different racial or cultural groups of people.
- the monotheistic religion of the Jewish people.
- an agricultural region extending from the Levant to Iraq. an area in the Middle and Near East: formerly fertile, now partly desert.
- Gulf Baḥr Fāris, Persian Khalīj-e Fārs, also called Arabian Gulf, shallow marginal sea of the Indian Ocean that lies between the Arabian Peninsula and southwestern Iran.
- an organization founded in 1960 of nations that export large amounts of petroleum: formed to establish oil-exporting policies and set prices.
- a fine-grained fertile soil deposited by water flowing over flood plains or in river beds.
- a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found.
- relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth and its crust.
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- a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf; strategically important for its oil resources.
- Delta wetlands that form as rivers empty their water and sediment into another body of water, such as an ocean, lake, or another river.
- a form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals known as livestock are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing, historically by nomadic people who moved around with their herds. The species involved include cattle, camels, goats, yaks, llamas, reindeer, horse and sheep.
- the religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.
- the process of removing salt from seawater.
- a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater.
- a Muslim place of worship.
- the religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices.
- Industry a business that does work for a customer, and occasionally provides goods, but is not involved in manufacturing.
- the action of purifying a liquid by a process of heating and cooling.
- denoting or relating to the wedge-shaped characters used in the ancient writing systems of Mesopotamia, Persia, and Ugarit, surviving mainly impressed on clay tablets.
- a nomadic Arab of the desert.
- Mountains series of mountain ranges in northwestern Africa, running generally southwest to northeast to form the geologic backbone of the countries of the Maghrib (the western region of the Arab world)—Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
- the total value of goods produced and services provided in a country during one year.
- the modern Persian language, a member of the Iranian branch of the Indo-European family written in Arabic script.
- places where Mesopotamian gods were worshipped.
- (in certain Arabic-speaking countries) a valley, ravine, or channel that is dry except in the rainy season.
30 Clues: a Muslim place of worship. • a nomadic Arab of the desert. • the process of removing salt from seawater. • the monotheistic religion of the Jewish people. • places where Mesopotamian gods were worshipped. • a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found. • the chemical products obtained from petroleum by refining. • ...
Middle East 2022-04-19
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- domestic- measure of the market value of all final good
- Crescent-The boomerang shaped region of the Middle East that was home to some of the earliest human civilization.
- An Abraham monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
- gulf- Is a Mediterranean sea in western Asia.
- Bedu are nomadic Arab tribes
- the process of separating the comp-nets
- is the worlds second largest religion with more than two billion followers or 24.9% of the worlds population, known as Muslims.
- mountains- mountain range in north Africa
- chemicals form petroleum
- A Kari or forages a system for transporting water.
- In religion a prophet is an individual who is regarded as being in conceit with a divine.
- world's oldest monotheistic.
- Denoting or relating to the wedge shaped characters.
- industry- banking communications and wholesales
- peninsula- A peninsula of western Aisa.
- Africa qued is the Arabic term.
- Delta- Is a land form created by deposition.
- Relating to earthquakes or other vibrations.
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- An English rock band formed in Manchester.
- Grains- The seeds that come from grasses such as wheat, millet, rice,barley, oats, rye, tricycle, sorghum, and maize.
- Is a type of massive structure.
- of North Africa- Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and Sahara.
- process of removing salts or other minerals
- Middle east and North Africa.
- mosque- Also called mastoid is a place for Muslums to worship.
- A mode of subsistence that involves domestic animals.
- 5 languages in the middle east- Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Kurdish, and Hebrew.
- Loose clay slit sand or gravel.
- underground layer of water bearing permeable.
- Diversity- Most values racial and ethic diversity.
30 Clues: chemicals form petroleum • Bedu are nomadic Arab tribes • world's oldest monotheistic. • Middle east and North Africa. • Is a type of massive structure. • Loose clay slit sand or gravel. • Africa qued is the Arabic term. • the process of separating the comp-nets • peninsula- A peninsula of western Aisa. • mountains- mountain range in north Africa • ...
Middle East 2023-09-27
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- A military mission to recapture Kuwait
- Lived in a region for centuries
- The book for jews
- Where Christians go on Sunday
- Country with most oil
- The killing of 11 million people and 6 million jews
- Muslim holy book
- Celebrates for Jews
- to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ
- Protection of Jews
- The Dictator of Iraq
- abbreveation for weapons mass destruction
- Capital of Israel
- People who share a common culture
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- Dominates in most Arab areas
- Language of Kurds
- A large empire that collapsed during WW1
- who believe in Jesus Christ
- Different Cultures
- makes miracle and rose from the dead and goes to heaven
- Dividing parts
- Hitler Someone who blames the jews for their economic problems
- A extremely religious group
- An Arab Merchant in Mecca
- Independent system of Religion in the Muslim World
- A great prophet
- The second Largest religion
- Holy book of Christianity
- Language of Arabs
- Ban
30 Clues: Ban • Dividing parts • A great prophet • Muslim holy book • Language of Kurds • The book for jews • Language of Arabs • Capital of Israel • Different Cultures • Protection of Jews • Celebrates for Jews • The Dictator of Iraq • Country with most oil • An Arab Merchant in Mecca • Holy book of Christianity • who believe in Jesus Christ • A extremely religious group • The second Largest religion • ...
Middle East 2024-05-07
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- - This landform is where Moses received the ten commandments
- - Potato pancake, customarily eaten on hanukkah with applesauce or sour cream.
- - King of Babylon, expanded the empire and created a set of 10 laws.
- - The main natural resource of the middle east.
- - The spreading of the Jews around the earth
- - Ancient Messopotamian temple, in the shape of a pyramid with multiple levels which look like steps.
- - spinning top used on chanukah, has a letter on each side.
- - The proclaimed son of God and the Virgin Mary.
- - The holy text of Judaism.
- - During this holiday of Islam where people fast from dawn to dusk for a month.
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- - Holiest place in Judaism, located in Jerusalem in the Jewish quarter.
- Prophet of Islam, received a message from god.
- -When the 3 kings/wise men arrived to see baby Jesus.
- - Holiest day in Judaism, fast to focus on atoning.
- - Very important Christian apostle who was a reason behind why Christianity separated from Judaism.
- - The town in which Jesus Christ was born.
- - a group of people who developed the first iron tools, and whose language influenced European languages.8
- - Jewish holiday that lasts 8 days, on the first two nights families have seder.
- - Nomadic peoples who live in the deserts of the Middle East.
- - A holy pilgrimage to Mecca, must be done by every follower of Islam.
20 Clues: - The holy text of Judaism. • - The town in which Jesus Christ was born. • - The spreading of the Jews around the earth • Prophet of Islam, received a message from god. • - The main natural resource of the middle east. • - The proclaimed son of God and the Virgin Mary. • - Holiest day in Judaism, fast to focus on atoning. • ...
Middle East 2025-03-05
Middle East 2023-12-07
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- Peices of meat and vegetables on a skewer
- Longest River in the World
- Fortresses in the Omani desert
- Thick paste made from flour, butter, saffron and more from OMan
- Means between the mountains
- Capital is Cairo
- Part of Paphos and two kilometres north of Paphos harbour
- City in Oman, one of the oldest and second largest in the Adh Sharqiyah Region
- Also spelled as Quzi or ghoozi
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- Telecommunications tower in Kuwait City
- Civilization located in the Persian gulf, Kuwait people origins
- Capital is Nicosia
- Capital is Amman
- Home to the great pyramid
- Capital is Kuwait City
- Capital is Muscat
- Also known as Fatteh
- City in Egypt on eastern part of the NIle Delta
- Also called rose City"
19 Clues: Capital is Amman • Capital is Cairo • Capital is Muscat • Capital is Nicosia • Also known as Fatteh • Capital is Kuwait City • Also called rose City" • Home to the great pyramid • Longest River in the World • Means between the mountains • Fortresses in the Omani desert • Also spelled as Quzi or ghoozi • Telecommunications tower in Kuwait City • Peices of meat and vegetables on a skewer • ...
Middle East 2012-08-29
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- People who move often from place to place
- Completely surrounded by land with no direct access to the ocean
- A drastic change in a country's government and way of life
- "Proper of fit" in hebrew is the term for food allowing under Jewish dietary laws
- A large farm where people share everything in common
- Muslims believe in the ability of the majority of the community to interpret Islamic teaching
- The dispersal of the Jewish population
- Muslims belive that true interpertationof Islamic teaching can only come from certain religions and political leaders
- Suitable for growing crops
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- A radical Muslum group
- Farmiong that relies on rainfall instead of irrigation
- Arabic-speaking nomads who mostly live in the Southwest Asia
- A movable round house made of wool felt mats hung over a wood frame
- Limit on trade
- A government ruled by religious leaders
- Dry streambeds
- Religion is kept seperate from government
- A wet, fertile area in a desert that forms where under ground water bubbles to the surface
- King
19 Clues: King • Limit on trade • Dry streambeds • A radical Muslum group • Suitable for growing crops • The dispersal of the Jewish population • A government ruled by religious leaders • People who move often from place to place • Religion is kept seperate from government • A large farm where people share everything in common • Farmiong that relies on rainfall instead of irrigation • ...
Middle East 2023-12-07
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- Peices of meat and vegetables on a skewer
- Longest River in the World
- Fortresses in the Omani desert
- Thick paste made from flour, butter, saffron and more from OMan
- Means between the mountains
- Capital is Cairo
- Part of Paphos and two kilometres north of Paphos harbour
- City in Oman, one of the oldest and second largest in the Adh Sharqiyah Region
- Also spelled as Quzi or ghoozi
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- Telecommunications tower in Kuwait City
- Civilization located in the Persian gulf, Kuwait people origins
- Capital is Nicosia
- Capital is Amman
- Home to the great pyramid
- Capital is Kuwait City
- Capital is Muscat
- Also known as Fatteh
- City in Egypt on eastern part of the NIle Delta
- Also called rose City"
19 Clues: Capital is Amman • Capital is Cairo • Capital is Muscat • Capital is Nicosia • Also known as Fatteh • Capital is Kuwait City • Also called rose City" • Home to the great pyramid • Longest River in the World • Means between the mountains • Fortresses in the Omani desert • Also spelled as Quzi or ghoozi • Telecommunications tower in Kuwait City • Peices of meat and vegetables on a skewer • ...
middle east 2023-12-04
Middle East 2025-05-07
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- A fertile area in a desert.
- Marked by high amounts of water vapour in the air.
- The Ecosystem in the North of the Middle East.
- An exchange of goods and services.
- The resource the UAE's economy is based on.
- The most populous country in the Middle East.
- _____, oil and natural gas.
- An object of value
- The moment of people from one place to another.
- When one country takes control over another.
- A wave of unrest and protests starting in Tunisia
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- Dishonest conduct by people in power.
- A country that has been experiencing conflict for 14 years.
- A leader who is not voted for by the people.
- An extremely dry climate.
- The act of selling goods to other countries.
- The process of economic, social, and technological progress that improves the well-being and quality of life for individuals and societies.
- The name of the desert in the Middle East.
- An area that has countries with similar characteristics.
19 Clues: An object of value • An extremely dry climate. • A fertile area in a desert. • _____, oil and natural gas. • An exchange of goods and services. • Dishonest conduct by people in power. • The name of the desert in the Middle East. • The resource the UAE's economy is based on. • A leader who is not voted for by the people. • The act of selling goods to other countries. • ...
Middle East 2022-03-25
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- Prophet who founded Islam.
- An arc of rich farmland in Southwest Asia, between the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea. Known as the "cradle of civilization".
- Term for pilgrimage in Islam.
- Holy book of Islam.
- Belief in one god.
- The branch of Islam that dominates Iran.
- An Islamic place of worship.
- The name of the peninsula that occupies the southern part of the region of Southwest Asia. Largest peninsula in the world and the birthplace of Islam.
- The movement that advocated for the creation of a Jewish nation.
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- The holy city located in Israel.
- Made up of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, primarily populated by Arab Muslims.
- The tool used to translate hieroglyphics.
- Organization formed by several oil-exporting countries to control the prices of oil.
- Name of God in Islam.
- An ancient Egyptian burial practice.
- Islam's holy month, when Muslims were to eat nothing or drink nothing between sunrise and sunset.
- The climate in much of the Middle East.
- The branch of Islam with the most followers.
18 Clues: Belief in one god. • Holy book of Islam. • Name of God in Islam. • Prophet who founded Islam. • An Islamic place of worship. • Term for pilgrimage in Islam. • The holy city located in Israel. • An ancient Egyptian burial practice. • The climate in much of the Middle East. • The branch of Islam that dominates Iran. • The tool used to translate hieroglyphics. • ...
Middle East 2022-09-29
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- Citizens of the Middle East depend on the yearly flooding of this river
- The Sahara Desert is slightly larger than the _________.
- During this war, many migrants settled in Turkey.
- The capital of Sudan
- This is the capital of Syria
- This country, which contains the Hijaz mountains,is supporting Russia in their assault on Ukrain.
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- The Tigris and Euphrates river create a span of land optimal for travel and irrigation. What is the name of this region?
- Sambusas are a celebratory food eaten in this country.
- This country is bordered by Israel to the east, Mediterranean Sea to the North, Sudan to the south, and Libya to the west.
- This country contains Mount Ararat; considered the resting place of Noah's Arc
- The capital of Israel
- Top allies of this country include the United States,Israel, and Kuwait.
- In Saudi Arabia (and other nations around the world), this is the name for a traditional head covering worn by woman.
- In Jordan, 600 people a year die from _______.
- Israel contains/shares this body of water with Jordan; a location so saturated with salt, one can easily float.
- 90% of the citizens in Egypt practice this religion.
- The last name of the Syrian president who attacked his own civilians protesting the mismanagement of power and natural resources.
17 Clues: The capital of Sudan • The capital of Israel • This is the capital of Syria • In Jordan, 600 people a year die from _______. • During this war, many migrants settled in Turkey. • 90% of the citizens in Egypt practice this religion. • Sambusas are a celebratory food eaten in this country. • The Sahara Desert is slightly larger than the _________. • ...
Middle East 2022-10-24
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- the worlds oil supply.
- Connected to the Red Sea, home of most
- Holy book for Islam
- A religion dominant in Iran
- Holy book for Christians
- a sarsly populated area in the M.E. (empty)
- The prophet of Islam
- Muslim religion, more dominant in
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- connects the Persian Gulf and Arabian
- areas for boats to import goods.
- Holy book for Jewish religion
- Connects the Red sea and the
- Christian Prophet
- Sea, Used for shipping.
- in the Persian Gulf.
- highly needed natrual resource, lots is
- A more traditional Muslim religion
17 Clues: Christian Prophet • Holy book for Islam • in the Persian Gulf. • The prophet of Islam • the worlds oil supply. • Sea, Used for shipping. • Holy book for Christians • A religion dominant in Iran • Connects the Red sea and the • Holy book for Jewish religion • areas for boats to import goods. • Muslim religion, more dominant in • A more traditional Muslim religion • ...
Middle East 2023-05-22
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- This body of water sits at the lowest elevation on Earth's surface and its minerals are thought to have healing qualities
- The capital of Iraq
- This sea, the saltiest in the world, separates Saudi Arabia from Africa
- The country that is home to the Burj Khalifa, the word's tallest building
- The most commonly used language in the Middle East
- The official language of Israel
- The most commonly practice religion in the middle east
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- This city is considered holy in 3 major world religions (Judaism, Islam, and Christianity)
- This city in Saudi Arabia is considered the most holy city in the religion of Islam
- The name of the currency (money) in Israel
- This "Wonder of the World" is found in Jordan
- This city contains elaborate man-made islands
- This body of water separates Iran from Saudi Arabia
- The biggest export product from the middle east
- The smallest country in the Middle East
- This country's capital is split- part is in Asia and part is in Europe
16 Clues: The capital of Iraq • The official language of Israel • The smallest country in the Middle East • The name of the currency (money) in Israel • This "Wonder of the World" is found in Jordan • This city contains elaborate man-made islands • The biggest export product from the middle east • The most commonly used language in the Middle East • ...
Middle East 2020-01-21
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- the earliest civilizations in history were established in this region, whose name means "land between rivers".
- Most of the countries that border the Persian gulf have this natural resource.
- Most of present-day Turkey is located on this peninsula.
- In 1948, this state was declared by its leader, David Ben-Gurion.
- Most of the Middle East is located on what continent?
- The surface and shores of this sea are Earth's lowest elevation on land.
- What is the most widely spoken language in the Middle East?
- What is the most populous Middle Eastern country?
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- What was the wave of revolutions that swept the region in the early 2010s called?
- What is the largest country in the middle east in terms of land area?
- This is the name of the region where agriculture and early human civilizations flourished (2 words)
- What tourist attraction is located in Jordan is carved out of rock?
- What is the capital of Iraq?
- What is the most widely followed religion in the Middle East?
- Which Middle Eastern country is an Islamic Republic?
- This narrow sea is located between Africa and Asia.
16 Clues: What is the capital of Iraq? • What is the most populous Middle Eastern country? • This narrow sea is located between Africa and Asia. • Which Middle Eastern country is an Islamic Republic? • Most of the Middle East is located on what continent? • Most of present-day Turkey is located on this peninsula. • What is the most widely spoken language in the Middle East? • ...
Middle East 2020-12-21
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- The holy city
- Reciting Muslim profesion
- Fasting
- run by Kings, Queens, etc.
- The war where people tried to exterminate the Tutsis
- Muslims who will do anything to defend their religion
- The people get a saying their leaders
- Eliminate a certain group of people like the jews in WWll
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- Run by religious leaders
- Muslim holy book
- Fast during this month
- The Muslim prophet
- Give the poor 2-2.5% of your savings
- Prayer
- Means limiting water to each person
- Number of pillars
16 Clues: Prayer • Fasting • The holy city • Muslim holy book • Number of pillars • The Muslim prophet • Fast during this month • Run by religious leaders • Reciting Muslim profesion • run by Kings, Queens, etc. • Means limiting water to each person • Give the poor 2-2.5% of your savings • The people get a saying their leaders • The war where people tried to exterminate the Tutsis • ...
Middle East 2021-08-16
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- Medium feature/area in Israel
- strip Very small area part of Israel
- Country where the tigris and Euphrates run
- Country Above Pakistan
- Country Below turkey and border the Med Sea
- Small country next to Jordan to the west
- Other river that end in the Persian Gulf
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- Smallest country in the Middle East
- Arabia Biggest country in the Middle East
- The Nile River runs through it
- Country above the mediterraneen sea
- Country to the East of the Tigris River
- Country to the North of the Arabian Sea
- One of the river that end in the Persian Gulf
- straight that connect the Persian Gulf/A.Sea
- Canal The Mediterranean sea connection to Red Sea
16 Clues: Country Above Pakistan • Medium feature/area in Israel • The Nile River runs through it • Smallest country in the Middle East • Country above the mediterraneen sea • strip Very small area part of Israel • Country to the East of the Tigris River • Country to the North of the Arabian Sea • Small country next to Jordan to the west • Other river that end in the Persian Gulf • ...
Middle East 2021-08-16
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- Country above the mediterraneen sea
- Country Above Pakistan
- Country where the tigris and Euphrates run
- Other river that end in the Persian Gulf
- One of the river that end in the Persian Gulf
- Smallest country in the Middle East
- Country to the East of the Tigris River
- ____Canal The Mediterranean sea connection to Red Sea
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- Country to the North of the Arabian Sea
- ____ strip Very small area part of Israel
- Country Below turkey and border the Med Sea
- The Nile River runs through it______
- Medium feature/area in Israel
- straight of ___ that connect the Persian Gulf/Arabian Sea
- ____Arabia biggest country in the Middle East
- Small country next to Jordan to the west
16 Clues: Country Above Pakistan • Medium feature/area in Israel • Country above the mediterraneen sea • Smallest country in the Middle East • The Nile River runs through it______ • Country to the North of the Arabian Sea • Country to the East of the Tigris River • Other river that end in the Persian Gulf • Small country next to Jordan to the west • ...
middle east 2012-09-07
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- the study of the influence of geographical factors apon politics
- the system of government in which power is rested in a monarch
- when a contry has to many people in it,it is now concitered
- of or having to do with a parliment or its members
- government by the people
- the act of constituting
- the body of rules or principals
- one who goes and takes the risk to start a buissness
- an economy were you are both command and market
- an economy based on traditions
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- when someone loses a job or maybe many people lose there jobs, this is consitered
- is when a buissness not just locally but around the worlds earnings for that bissness is made in one year
- not dependent
- circulation, as a coin or paper money
- a person exircising absolute control
15 Clues: not dependent • the act of constituting • government by the people • an economy based on traditions • the body of rules or principals • a person exircising absolute control • circulation, as a coin or paper money • an economy were you are both command and market • of or having to do with a parliment or its members • one who goes and takes the risk to start a buissness • ...
Middle East 2012-08-31
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- land with different territories and peoples under a single rule
- an economy based on beliefs and customs
- countries with less productive economies and a lower quality of life
- consisted of a central city and all the countryside around it
- system which is made up of two different economies
- countries with strong economies and a high quality of life
- a form of government in which the people elect leaders and rule by majority
- extra food or suplies
- a system based on private ownership, free trade, and competition
- a system in which the central government makes all economic decisions
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- the process in which countries are increasingly linked together through culture and trade
- a political system in which the government owns all property and dominates all aspcts of life in a country
- the valus of all goods and services produced wittin a country in a single year
- is a relationship between countries in which they rely on one another for resources, goods,or services
- a large arc of rich, fertile,farmland
15 Clues: extra food or suplies • a large arc of rich, fertile,farmland • an economy based on beliefs and customs • system which is made up of two different economies • countries with strong economies and a high quality of life • consisted of a central city and all the countryside around it • land with different territories and peoples under a single rule • ...
Middle East!! 2024-05-17
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- Iraq invaded this country in 1990
- Jews and Arabs both claim to be owners of
- Led by Yasir Arafat
- A war that occurred in 1967
- Captured 12/13/03
- This was the first war
- Young Palestinians organized this
- In 1994 this country made a peace agreement with Israel
- Migrated to Palestine in late 1800's
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- Muslims began to oppose in 1970's
- A non-religious government
- This group was back in power in 2005
- These 2 countries signed this
- This group was elected into the parliament
- This war happened in 1991
15 Clues: Captured 12/13/03 • Led by Yasir Arafat • This was the first war • This war happened in 1991 • A non-religious government • A war that occurred in 1967 • These 2 countries signed this • Iraq invaded this country in 1990 • Muslims began to oppose in 1970's • Young Palestinians organized this • This group was back in power in 2005 • Migrated to Palestine in late 1800's • ...
Middle East 2021-12-01
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- Height above a given level
- Things that are produced by nature
- The growing of plants
- The ability to sustain, or maintain,our current level of natural resources so that we may rely on them in the future
- The watering of farm land with water taken from the reservoirs of rivers
- The humans in this place and those objects that man has created, including city and country boundaries
- A method of human communication
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- A natural event
- Lowest point on Earth
- A measurement of population
- Features that naturally occurs in a region
- The belief and worship of a superhuman
- Long term pattern of weather
- The surroundings in which a person or animals lives
- Not plentiful
15 Clues: Not plentiful • A natural event • Lowest point on Earth • The growing of plants • Height above a given level • A measurement of population • Long term pattern of weather • A method of human communication • Things that are produced by nature • The belief and worship of a superhuman • Features that naturally occurs in a region • The surroundings in which a person or animals lives • ...
Middle East 2024-03-20
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- Oldest Western religion 9
- The increase of salt in water and oil
- Son of God 15
- Land claimed by Israel 10
- Division of Israel and Palestine 1
- Lacking rain and dry 14
- Unused oil in the ground 11
- The wellbeing of people in a country
- Person living in Israel but is Jewish 4
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- Same as branches 8
- Belief in 1 God 3
- People from Palestine 12
- Word meaning safe for drinking 6
- These people believed that the new leader should be elected 7
- Protests leading to democratic changes
15 Clues: Son of God 15 • Belief in 1 God 3 • Same as branches 8 • Lacking rain and dry 14 • People from Palestine 12 • Oldest Western religion 9 • Land claimed by Israel 10 • Unused oil in the ground 11 • Word meaning safe for drinking 6 • Division of Israel and Palestine 1 • The wellbeing of people in a country • The increase of salt in water and oil • ...
Middle East 2025-10-14
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- Elite Ottoman soldiers
- Ottoman appointed governors
- Where the Ottoman Empire started
- Muslim empire on the Anatolian Peninsula
- Capitol of the Safavid Empire
- Founder of the Mighal Empire
- Title taken by Safavid rulers
- Special guards of Sultan's wives
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- Hindu practice of burning a widow alive
- Eunuchsx
- Built the Taj Mahal
- Title taken by Ottoman rulers
- Ended the Mughal Empire
- Former Byzantine city
- A Sultan's sacred place in the palace
15 Clues: Eunuchsx • Built the Taj Mahal • Former Byzantine city • Elite Ottoman soldiers • Ended the Mughal Empire • Ottoman appointed governors • Founder of the Mighal Empire • Title taken by Ottoman rulers • Capitol of the Safavid Empire • Title taken by Safavid rulers • Where the Ottoman Empire started • Special guards of Sultan's wives • A Sultan's sacred place in the palace • ...
Assignment -Trate 2021-12-01
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- black crude,texas tea
- sea in middle eaststarts with r
- sea in middle east starts with c
- river in middle east
- gulf in middle east
- sea in middle east starts with m
- river in middle east
- sun,water,wind never out of it
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- oil,dimonds,coal runs out
- naturally occurring features
- sea in middle east starts with a
- gulf in middle east,popular name
- mt in middle east most popular
- sea in middle east can float in it
- famous river in middle east
- gulf in middle east starts with p
16 Clues: gulf in middle east • river in middle east • river in middle east • black crude,texas tea • oil,dimonds,coal runs out • famous river in middle east • naturally occurring features • mt in middle east most popular • sun,water,wind never out of it • sea in middle eaststarts with r • sea in middle east starts with a • sea in middle east starts with c • gulf in middle east,popular name • ...
Middle East 2021-12-02
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- Where do most people in the Middle East live?
- Where are the Taurus mts. located
- What conclusion can you draw about the climate in Turkey?
- What would the land look like given this description of the climate and vegetation?
- how many of these are freshwater (drinkable)?
- what is irrigation?
- why do people live in egypt
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- What is turkeys highest mountain
- Do the Mid-east have mountains
- what does this mean in terms of climate?
- How can we describe the elevation of the Middle East?
- where are the Elburz mts. located
- what is the climate in much of the Middle East?
- is coal a renewable source
- What is the region’s most plentiful natural resource?
15 Clues: what is irrigation? • is coal a renewable source • why do people live in egypt • Do the Mid-east have mountains • What is turkeys highest mountain • Where are the Taurus mts. located • where are the Elburz mts. located • what does this mean in terms of climate? • Where do most people in the Middle East live? • how many of these are freshwater (drinkable)? • ...
Middle East 2016-12-14
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- An organization that controls price and production of oil.
- A form of government where central power has the power.
- A government where one person has all control.
- The main source of water for Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
- A government ruled by a religious leader.
- Complete entrepreneurial control over the government.
- Muslims who don't believe the descendent of Muhamad should inherit the throne.
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- A government where central and regional powers have power.
- A government where a small group of people have control.
- Someone who takes a risk to make a business.
- A government where a king or queen rules.
- The 5th president of Iraq
- To divide a country.
- An ethnic group that mainly lives in Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria
- Complete government control over economy.
15 Clues: To divide a country. • The 5th president of Iraq • A government where a king or queen rules. • A government ruled by a religious leader. • Complete government control over economy. • Someone who takes a risk to make a business. • A government where one person has all control. • The main source of water for Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. • ...
Middle East 2019-03-29
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- Islam, yearly pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims must make at least one in their lifetime
- Islam house of worship
- Belief in one God
- ethnic group without formal state
- wedge-shaped symbols that were pressed into clay tablets.
- Asia, seasonal wind that brings warm, moist air from oceans in summer and cooler,dry air inland in winter.
- Islamic law derived form Quran and teaching of Muhammad.
- Large temple built by Sumerians
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- conservative form of Islam distinct from Sunni and Shia
- Belief in right of each people to be an independent nation
- ban on trade
- ancient Egyptian writing system in which pictures and symbols represent words and sounds
- branch of Islam that regards 1st 4 successors of Muhammad as his rightful successors.
- Person believed to be a messenger of God.
- branch of Islam regards Muhammad son in law Ali and imams as rightful successors.
15 Clues: ban on trade • Belief in one God • Islam house of worship • Large temple built by Sumerians • ethnic group without formal state • Person believed to be a messenger of God. • conservative form of Islam distinct from Sunni and Shia • Islamic law derived form Quran and teaching of Muhammad. • wedge-shaped symbols that were pressed into clay tablets. • ...
Middle East 2014-09-16
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- The science dealing with water
- To distribute or allocate proportionally
- The part of a country that borders another country
- Continual change from one condition to another
- To dig trenches for a defensive purpose
- To increase the violence, severity, or bitterness of
- Something for catching water; a basin or reservoir
- The state or process of being absorbed
- To convey, draw, or pass through
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- A searching examination or investigation
- Importance; consequence
- A substance used a nutrient
- The state or fact of being extracted
- The act of trying to solicit or influence
- Coming into possession or ownership of something
15 Clues: Importance; consequence • A substance used a nutrient • The science dealing with water • To convey, draw, or pass through • The state or fact of being extracted • The state or process of being absorbed • To dig trenches for a defensive purpose • A searching examination or investigation • To distribute or allocate proportionally • The act of trying to solicit or influence • ...
Middle East 2024-03-20
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- Belief in 1 God 3
- Person living in Israel but is Jewish 4
- Word meaning safe for drinking 6
- Land claimed by Israel 10
- People from Palestine 12
- The increase of salt in water and oil
- Lacking rain and dry 14
- Son of God 15
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- Division of Israel and Palestine 1
- The wellbeing of people in a country
- Protests leading to democratic changes
- These people believed that the new leader should be elected 7
- Same as branches 8
- Oldest Western religion 9
- Unused oil in the ground 11
15 Clues: Son of God 15 • Belief in 1 God 3 • Same as branches 8 • Lacking rain and dry 14 • People from Palestine 12 • Oldest Western religion 9 • Land claimed by Israel 10 • Unused oil in the ground 11 • Word meaning safe for drinking 6 • Division of Israel and Palestine 1 • The wellbeing of people in a country • The increase of salt in water and oil • ...
Middle East 2023-10-10
15 Clues: Borders Iran • Borders Egypt • Furthest west • Furthest east • Borders Yemen • Furthest south • South of Syria • North of Israel • South of Turkey • Northernmost country • Borders Saudi Arabia • Borders Iraq and Jordan • Borders Saudi Arabia and Oman • In between Iraq and Saudi Arabia • appears to be floating in the Persian gulf
Middle East 2025-02-11
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- Group who lives in mountainous areas in Turkey,Iraq and Iran.
- Scarce natural resource in Middle East.
- Land between the rivers near Tigris and Euphrates
- Ethnic group that believes to be descendants of Abraham through his son Ismael.
- Two forms of Islam
- Belif in one God.
- What prevents a permanent peace in the Middle East. from Israel and Palestine
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- Christianity,Islam,Judaism,all began here.
- Are Shaped region that stretches from Eastern Mediterranean along the rivers to Persian Golf.
- Bealivers in Islam.
- Climate which dominates most of Middle East.
- Major source of conflict between Israel and Jordan.
- Persian people speak.
- Religious group in Middle East with least scintific innovation
- Abundant natural resource in Middle East.
15 Clues: Belif in one God. • Two forms of Islam • Bealivers in Islam. • Persian people speak. • Scarce natural resource in Middle East. • Abundant natural resource in Middle East. • Christianity,Islam,Judaism,all began here. • Climate which dominates most of Middle East. • Land between the rivers near Tigris and Euphrates • Major source of conflict between Israel and Jordan. • ...
Middle East 2025-03-25
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- What war took place in 1990?
- What is the biggest country in the Middle East?
- How many main religions are in the Middle East?
- What is the most common currency of the Middle East?
- What country is apart of Africa and the Middle East?
- Which Middle Eastern country is known for the "Ancient City of Petra"?
- Which city is known as the "Holy City"?
- What body of water separates Saudi Arabia and Africa?
- Which country was formally known as Persia
- What is the largest city in the Middle East?
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- How much oil does the Middle East produce?
- What is the largest mountain in the Middle East?
- How many countries are apart of the Middle East?
- What is the longest river in the Middle East?
- Most common language spoken in the Middle East?
15 Clues: What war took place in 1990? • Which city is known as the "Holy City"? • How much oil does the Middle East produce? • Which country was formally known as Persia • What is the largest city in the Middle East? • What is the longest river in the Middle East? • What is the biggest country in the Middle East? • How many main religions are in the Middle East? • ...
Middle East 2025-10-10
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- What core Sufi value is shown through the effort to welcome people with troubled pasts into the spiritual community and remind them they are not excluded?
- Which group’s influence is reflected in the inscription that shows Persia’s cultural reverence for poets and spiritual leaders?
- Which major Islamic power encouraged the creation of artworks depicting stories of the Prophet Muhammad to teach about Islam?
- Which texts provide additional guidance and teachings for Islamic followers seeking to understand the religion’s philosophy?
- Which Islamic scripture teaches followers to live with mercy, compassion, and peace while following God’s words to receive His grace and mercy?
- Who is the founder of Islam and the prophet whose teachings are recorded in the Quran, guiding followers to live with mercy, compassion, and peace?
- Which set of moral and legal guidelines in Islam governs economic activities, emphasizing honesty, fairness, and trust in trade?
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- Which religious journey do Muslims undertake to a central sacred site as part of fulfilling one of the Five Pillars?
- Which term describes religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam that share origins and foundational beliefs in the Middle East?
- Which religious structure was restored to its original monotheistic purpose after the destruction of 360 pagan idols?
- Which field encompasses the study and advancements in math, chemistry, and astronomy in Islamic civilization?
- What term describes the differences in clothing that indicate social rank?
- Which city is considered the birthplace of Islam and became the most prominent religious shrine in Arabia, central to Islamic culture?
- Which religious leaders in Islam are responsible for teaching, interpreting, and guiding followers in religious matters?
- What concept is reflected by the image showing both men and women worshipping separately but equally before God?
15 Clues: What term describes the differences in clothing that indicate social rank? • Which field encompasses the study and advancements in math, chemistry, and astronomy in Islamic civilization? • What concept is reflected by the image showing both men and women worshipping separately but equally before God? • ...
Middle East, Juan David Blanco 2017-01-17
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- Capital city of Qatar
- Capital of Bahrain.
- Biggest city of the Middle East.
- it breaks the misconception that says all from the Middle East are Muslims.
- Country in the middle east that is landlocked.
- Typical food of the middle east
- Capital city of Iraq
- One of the beautiful country in the Middle East.
- Capital city of Kuwait
- It is one misconception that says that are people in the middle east are muslims.
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- Capital city of Turkey
- Smallest country of the Middle East.
- Empire Empire of the Middle East that it is called like summer.
- Biggest river of the Middle East.
- Dhabi Capital city of UAE.
- It is the major resource of the Middle East.
16 Clues: Capital of Bahrain. • Capital city of Iraq • Capital city of Qatar • Capital city of Turkey • Capital city of Kuwait • Dhabi Capital city of UAE. • Typical food of the middle east • Biggest city of the Middle East. • Biggest river of the Middle East. • Smallest country of the Middle East. • It is the major resource of the Middle East. • ...
Middle East, Juan David Blanco 2017-01-17
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- Capital city of Iraq
- It is one misconception that says that are people in the middle east are muslims.
- One of the beautiful country in the Middle East.
- Biggest river of the Middle East.
- Capital of Bahrain.
- Smallest country of the Middle East.
- Capital city of Qatar
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- it breaks the misconception that says all from the Middle East are Muslims.
- It is the major resource of the Middle East.
- Typical food of the middle east
- Country in the middle east that is landlocked.
- Capital city of Kuwait
- Empire Empire of the Middle East that it is called like summer.
- Capital city of Turkey
- Biggest city of the Middle East.
- Dhabi Capital city of UAE.
16 Clues: Capital of Bahrain. • Capital city of Iraq • Capital city of Qatar • Capital city of Kuwait • Capital city of Turkey • Dhabi Capital city of UAE. • Typical food of the middle east • Biggest city of the Middle East. • Biggest river of the Middle East. • Smallest country of the Middle East. • It is the major resource of the Middle East. • ...
middle east north Africa 2015-07-28
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- of the environment in the middle east is this
- in this region are
- resource is abundant in the middle east
- sea is widening because the tectonic plates are separating
- is the headwater for the Blue Nile (two words)
- plate is surrounded on both sides by the African and Eurasian plates
- of the first urban civilizations located in the middle east
- in this region comes from this source
- is the second oldest religion in the middle east
- mountain range in Turkey reaches heights of 17,000ft.
- three religions originating in the middle east are this
- religion is the majority in Iran, Lebanon, Iraq and Bahrain
- is the world’s longest river
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- is the source of the White Nile (two words)
- two rivers feed much of the middle east its water (two words)
- term ‘middle east’ is this by Europeans
- mountains are located in North Africa
- is the oldest religion in the middle east
- religion is the majority in the Saudi Arabia, Oman, Turkey and Egypt
- is the youngest religion in the middle east
20 Clues: in this region are • is the world’s longest river • mountains are located in North Africa • in this region comes from this source • term ‘middle east’ is this by Europeans • resource is abundant in the middle east • is the oldest religion in the middle east • is the source of the White Nile (two words) • is the youngest religion in the middle east • ...
Middle East 2022-10-24
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- Large population
- Body of water connected to the Atlantic Ocean
- A "shortcut" that is used for delivering goods and is man-made
- Produces 1/3 of the world's crude oil
- Very little populated
- Applying water to plants using tubes etc.
- Above the Euphrates River
- Desert where Nomads are located and is very rich in oil
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- Used ATV's and camels to travel
- Body of water rich of oil to the left of Strait Of Hormuz
- Body of water that is very salty and connects to the suez canal(not Jordan River)
- Salty body of water connected to the suez canal(Not Red sea)
- Large body of water connected to the Indian Ocean Connected to the Arabian Sea(One of the five oceans)
- Below the Tigris River
- vehicles nomads used to travel
15 Clues: Large population • Very little populated • Below the Tigris River • Above the Euphrates River • vehicles nomads used to travel • Used ATV's and camels to travel • Produces 1/3 of the world's crude oil • Applying water to plants using tubes etc. • Body of water connected to the Atlantic Ocean • Desert where Nomads are located and is very rich in oil • ...
Middle east 2022-10-24
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- / a system of traveling water to areas with little to no rain
- / an area in which does contain many people
- / A small body of water in Jordan
- / a liquid used from petrollium
- / Located near Israel
- / Next to Jordan river
- / 35-60 miles wide, near persian gulf
- / an area in which does not contain many people
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- / Certain people who live in the middle of a desert
- / Flows through Iraq and turkey also connected to Tigris river.
- / A very large body of water that is attached to the indian ocean
- / the christian holy book
- / Placed beside Saudi Arabia and Iran
- / a long body of water off to the side of Saudi Arabia
- / flows through Iraq and turkey and connected to Euphrates river.
15 Clues: / Located near Israel • / Next to Jordan river • / the christian holy book • / a liquid used from petrollium • / A small body of water in Jordan • / Placed beside Saudi Arabia and Iran • / 35-60 miles wide, near persian gulf • / an area in which does contain many people • / an area in which does not contain many people • / Certain people who live in the middle of a desert • ...
Middle East 2015-04-15
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- Country that was invaded by Iraq for its oil
- An ancient people that includes Jewish people, Arabs, Assyrians, and Phoenicians
- Action by one nation towards another to force it to comply with international law
- A religion born in the Middle East
- An agreement made when two or more parties negotiate
- Trade was made easier by the domestication of ______
- A traded article
- River 6671 km long that flows through Cairo
- People who worship multiple gods and goddesses
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- Six hundred thousand of these people became refugees after WW2 and are now fighting for land with the Israelis
- One of the two defining rivers of Mesopotamia
- Arabs who live as herders and nomads in the desert
- An estimated 4500 children under 5 every month in Iraq died from ____________ and disease
- Country twice the size of BC, mostly on a large desert plateau
- Founder of Islam
15 Clues: Founder of Islam • A traded article • A religion born in the Middle East • River 6671 km long that flows through Cairo • Country that was invaded by Iraq for its oil • One of the two defining rivers of Mesopotamia • People who worship multiple gods and goddesses • Arabs who live as herders and nomads in the desert • An agreement made when two or more parties negotiate • ...
Middle East Music 2024-04-09
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- How many miles did the north and south seas span
- how many miles does the Middle East expand from the mountains of Iran to the Meditterranian Sea in the west
- They use music for this
- The second thing Arabic music is based on
- How many countries are in the Middle East
- Traditional clothing item from the Middle East
- First part of the Middle East
- The first thing Arabic music is based on
- Arabic string instrument
- The largest country in the Middle East
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- Single-head membranophone
- one of the most important countries in the Middle East
- The God that Muslims worship
- Second part of Asia
- The sea that is in the south
- The thing Arabic music is opposed to
- A type of mandolin
- The sea that is in the north
- Use the Quran as a form of worship for their God
- One of the continents that cover the Middle East
20 Clues: A type of mandolin • Second part of Asia • They use music for this • Arabic string instrument • Single-head membranophone • The God that Muslims worship • The sea that is in the south • The sea that is in the north • First part of the Middle East • The thing Arabic music is opposed to • The largest country in the Middle East • The first thing Arabic music is based on • ...
Middle East 2022-08-17
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- country that you eat at Thanksgiving
- country between Syria Saudi Arabia & Iran
- where you find the pyramids
- country north of Israel
- made up of 33 islands
- Abbreviation that has Arab in the middle
- it's not O Woman
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- don't wait to guess the name of this country
- country that not funnia
- 2-word country
- east of Iraq
- southernmost middle eastern country
- it sounds like cutter
- country that doesn't touch the ocean
14 Clues: east of Iraq • 2-word country • it's not O Woman • it sounds like cutter • made up of 33 islands • country that not funnia • country north of Israel • where you find the pyramids • southernmost middle eastern country • country that you eat at Thanksgiving • country that doesn't touch the ocean • Abbreviation that has Arab in the middle • country between Syria Saudi Arabia & Iran • ...
Middle East 2022-10-24
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- Somewhere with only a small number or amount of people or things.
- The second largest river in western Asia that starts in Iraq and is joined with the Euphrates river.
- A man made canal that connects the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.
- The longest river in SW Asia that rises in Turkey and runs through Syria and Iraq.
- River that flows down the side of Israel,West Bank,and Gaza Strip.
- A liquid derived from petroleum.
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- Somewhere with a big amount of people or things.
- The Arabian Sea is a region of the northern Indian Ocean bounded on the north by Iran.
- The Christian scriptures,consisting of the Old and New Testaments.
- A sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean.
- A situation where available resources are not distributed evenly among the population.
- A Mediterranean sea in Western Asia connected to the Strait of Hormuz
- A sea next to Saudi Arabia.
- A narrow channel next to the Persian Gulf.
- An arm of the Arabian Sea, between SW Iran and Arabia
15 Clues: A sea next to Saudi Arabia. • A liquid derived from petroleum. • A sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean. • A narrow channel next to the Persian Gulf. • Somewhere with a big amount of people or things. • An arm of the Arabian Sea, between SW Iran and Arabia • Somewhere with only a small number or amount of people or things. • ...
Middle East 2025-06-12
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- A rich city in the UAE. Known for tall buildings and shopping.
- The capital of Iran. Big and busy.
- The capital of Lebanon. By the sea, full of culture.
- The capital of Jordan. Near old cities and desert lands.
- The capital of Qatar. A new, modern city in the desert.
- A city in Turkey. It’s in both Asia and Europe!
- The capital of Syria. One of the oldest cities in the world.
- The capital of Saudi Arabia. Hot and full of sand.
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- The capital of Oman. Known for markets and mountains.
- The capital of Kuwait. A city by the sea.
- A modern beach city in Israel.
- The capital of Iraq. Full of history and rivers.
- The capital of Bahrain. An island city in the Gulf.
- The capital of the UAE. A quiet and rich city.
14 Clues: A modern beach city in Israel. • The capital of Iran. Big and busy. • The capital of Kuwait. A city by the sea. • The capital of the UAE. A quiet and rich city. • A city in Turkey. It’s in both Asia and Europe! • The capital of Iraq. Full of history and rivers. • The capital of Saudi Arabia. Hot and full of sand. • The capital of Bahrain. An island city in the Gulf. • ...
Middle East 2013-01-17
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- president of the Palestine National Authority
- war between Arabs and Israelis
- secret treaty between France and Britian to split the Middle East
- government run by religous leaders
- Egypt blocked Israeli ships from passing through the Suez Canal
- the country retreat for the President of the United States
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- energy crisis in US/Europe
- Arabic word meaning rebellion
- Israeli athletes were held hostage and killed by Palestinians
- the international Zionist movements support in creating a Jewish homeland in Palestine
- took steps to open Egypt to foreign investment and private businesses
- Egypt tries to ambush Israel during a religous holiday
- Israel and Palestinian war to gain more land
- Palestinian military organization
14 Clues: energy crisis in US/Europe • Arabic word meaning rebellion • war between Arabs and Israelis • Palestinian military organization • government run by religous leaders • Israel and Palestinian war to gain more land • president of the Palestine National Authority • Egypt tries to ambush Israel during a religous holiday • ...
Middle East 2022-10-24
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- Somewhere with only a small number or amount of people or things.
- A liquid derived from petroleum.
- Somewhere with a big amount of people or things.
- The second largest river in western Asia that starts in Iraq and is joined with the Euphrates river.
- River that flows down the side of Israel,West Bank,and Gaza Strip.
- An arm of the Arabian Sea, between SW Iran and Arabia
- A man made canal that connects the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.
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- The longest river in SW Asia that rises in Turkey and runs through Syria and Iraq.
- A situation where available resources are not distributed evenly among the population.
- The Arabian Sea is a region of the northern Indian Ocean bounded on the north by Iran.
- A sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean.
- A Mediterranean sea in Western Asia connected to the Strait of Hormuz
- A narrow channel next to the Persian Gulf.
- A sea next to Saudi Arabia.
- The Christian scriptures,consisting of the Old and New Testaments.
15 Clues: A sea next to Saudi Arabia. • A liquid derived from petroleum. • A sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean. • A narrow channel next to the Persian Gulf. • Somewhere with a big amount of people or things. • An arm of the Arabian Sea, between SW Iran and Arabia • Somewhere with only a small number or amount of people or things. • ...
Middle East Review 2024-12-16
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- largest inland sea in the world
- most common language spoken in the Middle East
- an example of a monarchy in the Middle East
- most common religion in the Middle East
- an example of a theocracy in the Middle East
- government with no separation between religion and politics
- major biome in the Middle East
- belief in one god
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- longest river in the world
- largest peninsula in the world
- riverbed that's dry until the rainy season
- groups united by history, culture, language, etc
- tallest mountain in the Middle East
- belief in more than one god
- an example of a republic in the Middle East
- the major natural resource in the Middle East
16 Clues: belief in one god • longest river in the world • belief in more than one god • largest peninsula in the world • major biome in the Middle East • largest inland sea in the world • tallest mountain in the Middle East • most common religion in the Middle East • riverbed that's dry until the rainy season • an example of a monarchy in the Middle East • ...
Trevor Kochel 2021-12-02
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- an old name for the middle east
- this makes up a lot of the middle east
- another word for plants
- most common language in the middle east
- a renewable resource
- Best named country in middle east
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- common way to travel in the desert
- This resource is scarce in the middle east
- this body of water boarders Dubai
- you can float on the dead sea true or false
- what is the most common religion in the middle east
- this is the most common landform in the middle east
- This is most of the climate in the middle east
- this fossil fuel is very common in the middle east
- most important canal in the east
15 Clues: a renewable resource • another word for plants • an old name for the middle east • most important canal in the east • this body of water boarders Dubai • Best named country in middle east • common way to travel in the desert • this makes up a lot of the middle east • most common language in the middle east • This resource is scarce in the middle east • ...
Asia Review 2022-12-12
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- Most people in the Middle East practice this religion
- The three religions that have their birthplace in _______ are Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
- The divide between _______ and Shia is the largest and oldest in the history of Islam. The Islamic division is based on who would become next Muslim leader.
- _______ comes from the bottom of such rivers as the Nile, the Tigris, and the Euphrates. It comes out of the rivers during floods and helps farmers to plant.
- Major site of reverence and prayer for Jews.
- Island with ethnic tensions between Greeks and Turks.
- The _______ is an example of infrastructure in the Middle East. It helps control the flooding of the Nile River.
- Islamic shrine where some believe Muhammad ascended to Heaven.
- The Middle East is the largest producer of _______ in the world.
- _______ is the most precious resource of the Middle East.
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- Ethnically, the people of the Middle East are mostly _______.
- Most people in the Middle East are under the age of _______.
- Israel and Syria are in a territorial dispute over this region.
- The _______ is another example of infrastructure in the Middle East. It allows shipping between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
- _______ are seasonal rivers. They are dry for most of the year but exist as rivers during the rainy season.
- _______ is the artistic style of writing of the Middle East.
- Stateless nation in area that includes Iran, Iraq, Turkey, & Syria
- An _______ is a body of water found in the middle of the desert.
- Many cities of the Middle East, such as Jerusalem, have built _______ around themselves to protect against invaders.
- The church built at presumed site of Jesus’s tomb is called the Church of the _______.
- _______ is an example of an economic alliance of the Middle East. Its member countries control the world’s oil prices.
- _______ are open-air markets that can be found throughout the Middle East.
- _______ is a Jewish country that can be found in the Middle East. It is at conflict with Syria and Palestine.
- Focal point of Islamic pilgrimage (hajj)in Mecca.
24 Clues: Major site of reverence and prayer for Jews. • Focal point of Islamic pilgrimage (hajj)in Mecca. • Most people in the Middle East practice this religion • Island with ethnic tensions between Greeks and Turks. • _______ is the most precious resource of the Middle East. • Most people in the Middle East are under the age of _______. • ...
Ash's Crossword Puzzle 2021-12-01
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- watering of farmland with water drawn from reservoirs or rivers
- saltwater source in the middle east
- a form of transportation in or near deserts
- Rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds are fed by...
- the climate in the middle east is mostly...
- describe the middle east elevation
- does the middle east have mountains
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- lowest spot on dry land
- impacts where people live
- the dominant religion in the middle east
- the most plentiful resource in the middle east
- In the middle east,fresh groundwater is...
- an example of a renewable energy source
- receives more rain than the rest of the middle east
- the dominant language in the middle east
15 Clues: lowest spot on dry land • impacts where people live • describe the middle east elevation • saltwater source in the middle east • does the middle east have mountains • an example of a renewable energy source • the dominant religion in the middle east • the dominant language in the middle east • In the middle east,fresh groundwater is... • ...
History & Geography 2021-11-11
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- holy book of Islam
- areas of high-level land
- country with most people
- first prime minister of Israel
- world's highest mountain system
- land that is able to grow crops
- longitude meridians measure east or west
- largest country in Middle East
- Muhammad was the founder
- famous missionary to Middle East
- largest continent
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- Middle Eastern Country once called Persia
- known for its cedars in ancient times
- climate in middle East
- most important natural resource in Middle East
- largest peninsula in the world
- highest mountain in the world
- movement regathering Jews to their land
- used to be called Asia Minor
- world's largest lake
- language dominant in Middle East
- triangular peninsula between Egypt & Turkey
- Line of latitude/N & S hemispheres
- largest city in Turkey
- highest mountain in Turkey,Noah's Ark landed
25 Clues: largest continent • holy book of Islam • world's largest lake • climate in middle East • largest city in Turkey • areas of high-level land • country with most people • Muhammad was the founder • used to be called Asia Minor • highest mountain in the world • largest peninsula in the world • first prime minister of Israel • largest country in Middle East • world's highest mountain system • ...
The Middle East-Sara Steineman 2021-12-01
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- Saltwater body of water in the Middle East
- Along with rivers and seas, it helps trade
- Most of the climate in the Middle East
- Place with access to homes, shops, etc
- Water that is necessary to live but scarce
- Place where there is lots uninhabited land
- Place with no access to farming or any food
- The most common elevation in the Middle East
- One natural disaster in the Middle East
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- The highest mountain in Turkey (16,945 ft)
- The dominant language in the middle east
- Sea that is 1300-1410 feet below sea level
- The Middle Easts most plentiful resource
- Place in Middle East with a cooler climate
- The dominant religion in the middle east
- Using reservoirs and rivers to water crops
- The only places water is found in deserts
17 Clues: Most of the climate in the Middle East • Place with access to homes, shops, etc • One natural disaster in the Middle East • The dominant language in the middle east • The Middle Easts most plentiful resource • The dominant religion in the middle east • The only places water is found in deserts • The highest mountain in Turkey (16,945 ft) • ...
bree middle east 2021-12-01
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- sea in the middle east and starts r
- a dominant religion in the middle east
- the lines that go south to east
- positive things that happen
- lowest point on earth
- river in the middle east
- the height or flatness
- the lines that go north to south
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- things that come naturally(not man made)
- a dominant language in the middle east
- features that are man made
- middle of africa
- the ability to sustain
- the watering of farmlands with water drawn from reservoirs or rivers
- the gulf south of iran
- is a mountains range in middle east Africa
- negative things that happen
17 Clues: middle of africa • lowest point on earth • the ability to sustain • the gulf south of iran • the height or flatness • river in the middle east • features that are man made • positive things that happen • negative things that happen • the lines that go south to east • the lines that go north to south • sea in the middle east and starts r • a dominant language in the middle east • ...
Frank's Middle East Crossword Puzzle 2021-12-02
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- Is Turkey located high or in low latitude?
- Can you float in the saltwater?
- What is the region in the Middle East?
- River What river is the rain mostly fed to?
- Whats the biggest mountain in the Middle East?
- Oceans, Rivers How does the environment affect people?
- what does Turkey receive more that the rest of the Middle East doesn't?
- Whats the weather in Turkey then the rest of the Midlle East?
- How man of these are freshwater (drinkable)?
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- Gulf Which one of is (undrinkable)?
- River Whats the biggest river in the Middle East?
- What is one difference about Turkey then the rest of the Middle East?
- Name one renewable energy source?
- What is the name of the fresh groundwater called?
- What language is spoken more in the Middle East?
- Name one nonrenewable source?
- Does the Middle East have mountains?
17 Clues: Name one nonrenewable source? • Can you float in the saltwater? • Name one renewable energy source? • Gulf Which one of is (undrinkable)? • Does the Middle East have mountains? • What is the region in the Middle East? • Is Turkey located high or in low latitude? • River What river is the rain mostly fed to? • How man of these are freshwater (drinkable)? • ...
middle east By Arran ward 2021-12-02
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- Gulf in middle east next to red sea
- does the middle east have mountains
- biggest lake in middle east
- smallest country in middle east
- sea with most amount of salt
- does the middle east have deserts
- most popular religion in middle east
- how many countries are in the middle east
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- highest point in middle east
- longest river in world
- country south of turkey
- is middle east bigger than the USA
- Most popular language in middle east
- country in middle east that starts with Y
- does the equator go through the middle east
15 Clues: longest river in world • country south of turkey • biggest lake in middle east • highest point in middle east • sea with most amount of salt • smallest country in middle east • does the middle east have deserts • is middle east bigger than the USA • Gulf in middle east next to red sea • does the middle east have mountains • Most popular language in middle east • ...
Political and Physical Features of Southwest Asia 2024-11-21
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- an archipelago in the Middle East off the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia
- a group or chain of many islands
- basin a fertile area of the long Nile River; extends north from East Africa through Egypt; where many of Egypt’s agricultural and population centers are located
- a wind that frequently blows from the same direction over an area
- Sea a sea that lies between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, connected to the Mediterranean Sea by the Suez Canal
- the third-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, lying off Turkey and Syria
- River a river in the Middle East that starts in Syria and flows south
- Mountains a mountain system of Iran, in the Middle East
- a semicircle of fertile land in the Middle East
- Canal a human-made waterway that connects the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea
- Ararat one of the highest mountains in the Middle East, located in Turkey
- River the world’s longest river, flowing north in Africa from Sudan to Egypt and emptying into the Mediterranean Sea
- Peninsula the largest peninsula of the Middle East, jutting out into the Arabian Sea
- a country of the Middle East on a peninsula bounded by the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas
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- River a river in the Middle East that flows from Turkey to Iraq and then joins with the Tigris River
- Peninsula a small peninsula of the Middle East that juts out from the much larger Arabian Peninsula
- of Iran a plateau at the center of Iran, in the Middle East
- Sea an arm of the Indian Ocean lying between Arabia and India
- the capital of Egypt, in northeast Africa
- a group of countries west of South Asia that share elements of history, politics, and culture; the specific nations included change over time
- Plateau a plateau in the Middle East that forms most of western Turkey
- Gulf an arm of the Arabian Sea that lies between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran
- system the combined river basin of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers where many agricultural and population centers are located
- Mountains a mountain range of Iran, in the Middle East
- Damavand the highest mountain in the Middle East, located in Iran
- a ban on trade in a particular product
- River a river in the Middle East that flows from Turkey to Iraq and then joins the Euphrates River
27 Clues: a group or chain of many islands • a ban on trade in a particular product • the capital of Egypt, in northeast Africa • a semicircle of fertile land in the Middle East • Mountains a mountain range of Iran, in the Middle East • Mountains a mountain system of Iran, in the Middle East • of Iran a plateau at the center of Iran, in the Middle East • ...
Maddie's Middle East Crossword 2022-01-31
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- the man who drew the original The Middle East map
- 2nd largest religion in the world
- other prophets are Abraham, ______, and Jesus
- biggest city in The Middle East
- the man who named The Middle East
- The Middle East's ethnicity and language
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- biggest country in The Middle East
- coffee, clocks, and ______ were invented in The Middle East
- received visions from "God" and considered a great prophet
- what The Middle East was called before
- THe Middle East's religion
- The Middle East has how many countries
- The Middle East is in what region
- there are 1.5 ______ people in Islam
14 Clues: THe Middle East's religion • biggest city in The Middle East • 2nd largest religion in the world • the man who named The Middle East • The Middle East is in what region • biggest country in The Middle East • there are 1.5 ______ people in Islam • what The Middle East was called before • The Middle East has how many countries • The Middle East's ethnicity and language • ...
Middle East 2023-03-06
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- a serious disagreement or argument,
- To buy and sell goods and services.
- A large group of people that share a common background e.g. , tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin.
- the watering of land by artificial means for agriculture
- an area, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries.
- The height of the land
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- small in number or amount and spread out over an area.
- closely compacted, many in a small area
- The way something is spread out or arranged over a geographic area.
- A large scale ecosystem made of living (e.g. animals) and non living parts (e.g. climate, soil)
- an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships
- a great deal of variety; very different.
- a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level
13 Clues: The height of the land • a serious disagreement or argument, • To buy and sell goods and services. • closely compacted, many in a small area • a great deal of variety; very different. • small in number or amount and spread out over an area. • the watering of land by artificial means for agriculture • a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level • ...
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