middle east Crossword Puzzles
Middle East Crossword By Sarah Bowden 2017-09-15
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- language of the Persians
- democracy that has a prime minister for a leader and parliament for legislature
- gov’t of Saudi Arabia
- Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
- large body of water North of Iran
- democracy with a president and executive branch separate from legislature
- economy run by the government who controls the factors of production
- a movement for the protection of Israel
- language of the Jews
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- country in the Middle East that is Jewish
- Gross Domestic Product
- section of arable land in the M.E. between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers
- language of the Arabs
- canal connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea
- river flowing through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq
- smaller branch of Islam that believe the leader should be a descendant of Muhammad
- larger branch of Islam that believe in an elected leader
- economy that falls in between Command and Market
- Israel’s parliament
- economy run by the citizens and businesses who control the factors of production
20 Clues: Israel’s parliament • language of the Jews • language of the Arabs • gov’t of Saudi Arabia • Gross Domestic Product • language of the Persians • large body of water North of Iran • a movement for the protection of Israel • country in the Middle East that is Jewish • Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries • river flowing through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq • ...
Middle East and North Africa Crossword 2013-02-01
31 Clues: Baku • Doha • Sanaa • Amman • Rabat • Kabul • Tunis • Cairo • Kuwait • Manama • Muscat • Ankara • Astana • Beirut • Riyadh • Tehran • Algiers • Bishkek • Nicosia • Tbilisi • Yerevan • Baghdad • Tripoli • Damascus • Tashkent • Ashgabat • Dushanbe • Jerusalem • Abu Dhabi • Islamabad • Jerusalem
Geography of the Ancient Middle East 2022-06-21
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- ____ Gulf; large body of water into which the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers flow
- Sumerian city-state famous for its clash with the city of Umma
- name of the capital of the Hittite Empire
- an early kingdom in Syria known for being a major commercial center; in the mid-3rd Millennium, it was unique for electing rulers for seven-year periods of time.
- large desert region filled with mostly nomadic tribes, would later be the region where Islam was founded
- ancient city in Syria situated on the bank of the Mediterranean Sea; also the site where a number of cuneiform texts were discovered in 1928
- name of the narrow region on the eastern bank of the Mediterranean Sea
- ancient Sumerian city that was the religious center of Mesopotamia and seat of the god Enlil
- region situated on the northern part of the Mediterranean Sea, composed of numerous islands and a mountainous mainland
- region today known as Turkey, land of the Hittites
- capital of Egypt for most of the Old Kingdom period
- major capital city of the Assyrian Empire, founded by Ashurnasirpal II; possibly the actual site of the famous Hanging Gardens
- one of the earliest city-states in Mesopotamia, considered by the Sumerians to be the first city in the world; home of the god Enki
- major capital of the Assyrian Empire
- a once-coastal city that was very influential during the mid-3rd millennium until about 500 BCE; site of the famed Great Ziggurat built by Ur-Nammu and Shulgi
- capital city of the Babylonian Empire; supposed site of famous Hanging Gardens, city of luxury and advanced living
- Sea large body of water to the north of Anatolia
- region to the east of the Zagros Mountains, today known as Iran
- ancient name of the southern region of Mesopotamia
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- Egyptian site of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx
- capital of the Elamite kingdom and of the Achaemenid Empire
- ____ River; one of the two rivers that forms the river valley in which the region of Mesopotamia is situated; this one is the western river
- capital of Egypt for most of the Middle and New Kingdom periods
- southern region of Mesopotamia, was known by another name for over a thousand years
- region in northeast Africa, known for its pyramids and situated on the Nile River
- ____ River; the north-flowing river along which the region of Egypt is situated
- capital of the Akkadian Empire
- city founded by Akhenaten to be the capital of the Egyptian Empire during his attempt to make Egypt a monotheistic theocracy
- ____ Sea; large body of water to the northeast of Persia
- ____ River; one of the two rivers that forms the river valley in which the region of Mesopotamia is situated; this one is the eastern river
- ____ Sea; large body of water to the east of Egypt, famed for having been the river Moses allegedly led the Hebrews through
- ____ Sea; largest body of water in the ancient Near East, on the banks of which numerous famous ancient civilizations flourished
- northern region of Mesopotamia
- city in the Levant, site of a major battle against the Egyptians which resulted in the coining of the term “Armageddon”
- ____ Mountains; mountain range that delineates the boundary between Mesopotamia and Persia
- considered the first major metropolitan city in the world, it boasted a population of around 40,000 people within the city limits in 3100 BCE
- island just off the western coast of the Levant in the eastern Mediterranean Sea
- early civilization just west of the Zagros Mountains, a major thorn in the side of most Mesopotamian civilizations
38 Clues: capital of the Akkadian Empire • northern region of Mesopotamia • major capital of the Assyrian Empire • name of the capital of the Hittite Empire • Sea large body of water to the north of Anatolia • Egyptian site of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx • region today known as Turkey, land of the Hittites • ancient name of the southern region of Mesopotamia • ...
Kid's Puzzle 2020-12-25
17 Clues: pet • fruit • month • no lie • educator • continent • offspring • gives milk • music genre • pulls a cart • capital of ohio • made from leaves • prehistoric animal • middle east country • mountain range in africa • premier of the Netherlands • built in the past for protection
Bon Appetit 2023-06-20
28 Clues: hi • new • raw • far • also • meat • dish • fish • best • late • never • a lot • squid • always • to eat • rotten • to cook • usually • seafood • to work • to order • to finish • fantastic • especially • Middle East • I don't know • you're kidding • convenience store
All About You and Me 2021-11-18
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- Your middle name
- Football number
- My favorite place
- My dog's name
- Your favorite season
- Your favorite sport
- Your favorite holiday
- Your spring sport
- My favorite season
- Month we started dating
- Your favorite restaurant
- Your confirmation name
- My favorite season
- Your favorite color
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- Your birth month
- Where we first met in person
- My middle name
- Favorite MLB team
- Your favorite animal
- Your favorite NFL team
- My birthday month
- Your high school
- My favorite NFL team
- Your lizard's name
- My high school
- Your dog's name
- Your biggest fear
27 Clues: My dog's name • My middle name • My high school • Football number • Your dog's name • Your birth month • Your middle name • Your high school • My favorite place • Favorite MLB team • My birthday month • Your spring sport • Your biggest fear • My favorite season • Your lizard's name • My favorite season • Your favorite sport • Your favorite color • Your favorite animal • Your favorite season • ...
Spelling List #23 2020-04-23
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- done by all people or things in the world
- a cycle with one wheel
- lacking in variety or interest
- used for viewing distant objects
- 3 times as much
- an early type of aircraft
- the middle east
- all together
- a flag with 3 different colours
- shaped like a triangle
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- every 2 weeks
- the middle of summer
- an educational institution
- only one syllable
- 3 copies or examples
- divide into two parts
- occurring twice a year
- an outfit required to wear
- a one-track railroad
- a group of 3 related objects, songs, etc.
20 Clues: all together • every 2 weeks • 3 times as much • the middle east • only one syllable • the middle of summer • 3 copies or examples • a one-track railroad • divide into two parts • a cycle with one wheel • occurring twice a year • shaped like a triangle • an early type of aircraft • an educational institution • an outfit required to wear • lacking in variety or interest • ...
North Africa 2013-04-30
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- nile empties into
- off the coast of morocco
- 1959
- made traveling around africa easier
- hydro electric power
- 80%
- borders all of north africa
- beneath the desert
- is like a paradise in the middle of the desert
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- slightly larger than alaska
- 2/3 of egypt
- borders europe
- separates northeast africa from the middle east
- population increasing rapidly
- created by tha aswan high dam
- used to be a grassland but is now a desert
- recieves .04cm of rainfall each year
- triangle shaped
- main energy resource
- makes the nile delta fertile for farming
20 Clues: 80% • 1959 • 2/3 of egypt • borders europe • triangle shaped • nile empties into • beneath the desert • hydro electric power • main energy resource • off the coast of morocco • slightly larger than alaska • borders all of north africa • population increasing rapidly • created by tha aswan high dam • made traveling around africa easier • recieves .04cm of rainfall each year • ...
Antonella & Chris Fun Facts 2023-05-28
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- Dog name
- Language the couple speaks other than English
- total number of siblings
- First domestic flight together
- Chris’s went to University of
- Dog birthday month
- Antonella’s goddaughter
- Antonella’s university is
- City Antonella was born in
- East Village street they lived on
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- Neighborhood I’m Brooklyn the couple resides in
- Day of the month their birthday falls on
- First concert
- Rec sport the couple plays together
- First date location
- City Chris was born in
- Chris’s middle name
- First international flight together
- Favorite EV restaurant/Go to
- Antonella’s favorite flowers
- Antonella’s middle name
21 Clues: Dog name • First concert • Dog birthday month • First date location • Chris’s middle name • City Chris was born in • Antonella’s goddaughter • Antonella’s middle name • total number of siblings • Antonella’s university is • City Antonella was born in • Favorite EV restaurant/Go to • Antonella’s favorite flowers • Chris’s went to University of • First domestic flight together • ...
Matt and Maggie 2025-09-21
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- Dating app where the couple met
- Matt’s favorite vegetable from their garden
- Name of the couple’s cat
- Name of the park where they had their first date
- Maggie’s favorite flower
- Matt’s hometown
- Matt's birth month
- Maggie’s middle name
- Matt's favorite season
- Matt’s zodiac sign
- Number of years the couple has been together
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- Couple’s go-to pizza topping
- Maggie’s birth month
- Matt’s middle name
- Town where newlyweds live
- Maggie’s favorite hobby
- Maggie’s zodiac sign
- The proposal location (State)
- Name of the couple’s dog
- Maggie’s hometown (East ___)
20 Clues: Matt’s hometown • Matt’s middle name • Matt's birth month • Matt’s zodiac sign • Maggie’s birth month • Maggie’s zodiac sign • Maggie’s middle name • Matt's favorite season • Maggie’s favorite hobby • Name of the couple’s cat • Maggie’s favorite flower • Name of the couple’s dog • Town where newlyweds live • Couple’s go-to pizza topping • Maggie’s hometown (East ___) • ...
V Tuminaro Ancient Middle East Vocabulary 2021-09-21
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- (formerly) a high official in certain Muslim countries and caliphates, especially a minister of state.Compare grand vizier.
- (among the ancient Babylonians and Assyrians) a temple of Sumerian origin in the form of a pyramidal tower, consisting of a number of stories and having about the outside a broad ascent winding round the structure, presenting the appearance of a series of terraces.
- a tall, aquatic plant, Cyperus papyrus, of the sedge family, native to the Nile valley: the Egyptian subspecies, C. papyrus hadidi, thought to be common in ancient times, now occurs only in several sites.
- a title of an ancient Egyptian king.
- a cashless economic system in which services and goods are traded at negotiated rates
- a descent of water over a steep surface; a waterfall, especially one of considerable size.
- government by many bureaus, administrators, and petty officials.
- The shrivelling of a dead and retained fetus.
- any system of persons or things ranked one above another.
- cuneiform characters or writing.
- a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group:
- the body of laws of a state or nation regulating ordinary private matters, as distinct from laws regulating criminal, political, or military matters.
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- the laws of a state or country dealing with criminal offenses and their punishments.
- an ancient region in W Asia between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers: now part of Iraq.
- a stone slab, found in 1799 near Rosetta, bearing parallel inscriptions in Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphic, and demotic characters, making possible the decipherment of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
- a system or stage of economic life in which money replaces barter in the exchange of goods
- an ancient region in southern Mesopotamia that contained a number of independent cities and city-states of which the first were established possibly as early as 5000 b.c.: conquered by the Elamites and, about 2000 b.c., by the Babylonians; a number of its cities, as Ur, Uruk, Kish, and Lagash, are major archaeological sites in southern Iraq.
- an agricultural region extending from the Levant to Iraq.
- 18th century b.c. or earlier, king of Babylonia.
- Also hi·er·o·glyph·i·cal. designating or pertaining to a pictographic script, particularly that of the ancient Egyptians, in which many of the symbols are conventionalized, recognizable pictures of the things represented.
20 Clues: cuneiform characters or writing. • a title of an ancient Egyptian king. • The shrivelling of a dead and retained fetus. • 18th century b.c. or earlier, king of Babylonia. • an agricultural region extending from the Levant to Iraq. • any system of persons or things ranked one above another. • a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group: • ...
Middle East Vocabulary Ch 15-19 2019-01-14
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- a distinct territorial or cultural area that is within a foreign territory
- a cooperative settlement of small individual farms in Israel
- in Islam, a house of worship
- a large temple built by the Sumerians
- a natural mineral containing chemical compounds often used in fertilizer
- territory ruled by an Arab tribal leader
- an underground canal first built by the ancient Persians
- rich soil made up of sand and mud deposited by running water
- process in which arable land becomes desert
- Islamic guerilla fighters
- a member of a wandering pastoral people
- a northwesterly wind in the Persian Gulf area
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- member of the nomadic desert peoples of North Africa and Southwest Asia
- grazing so heavily that the vegetation is damaged and the ground erodes
- the raising of animals for food and other products
- an ethnic group without a formal country
- an ancient writing system used in Egypt in which pictures and symbols represent words or sounds
- a communal farm or settlement in Israel
- in Islam, the yearly pilgrimage to Makkah that Muslims must make at least once in a lifetime
- to adapt plants and animals from the wild for human use
- in the desert, a streambed that is dry except during a heavy rain
- a system of writing using wedge-shaped symbols that were pressed into clay tablets
- Islamic law derived from the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad
- hearth a center in which cultures develop and from which they are spread
24 Clues: Islamic guerilla fighters • in Islam, a house of worship • a large temple built by the Sumerians • a communal farm or settlement in Israel • a member of a wandering pastoral people • an ethnic group without a formal country • territory ruled by an Arab tribal leader • process in which arable land becomes desert • a northwesterly wind in the Persian Gulf area • ...
Monotheistic Religions of the Middle East 2014-09-15
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- when Mohammed left Mecca for Medina
- the Day of Atonement
- the holy book of Judaism
- a period of fasting
- place of worship for Muslims
- food that has been specially prepared according to Judaism
- rules for Islam
- commemoration of a Jewish victory
- the worship of only one god
- celebrates the escape from Egypt for Jews
- rules to live by
- the holy book of Islam
- god of Islam
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- place of worship for Christians
- Muslims who believe that the leader should be related to Mohammed
- place of worship for Jews
- day of Jesus's resurrection
- the promised deliverer
- Jewish New Year
- the holy book of Christianity
- 40 days of forgiveness
- birth date of Jesus
- the prophet
- Muslims who believe that the leader should be elected
- a pilgrimage to Mecca
25 Clues: the prophet • god of Islam • Jewish New Year • rules for Islam • rules to live by • a period of fasting • birth date of Jesus • the Day of Atonement • a pilgrimage to Mecca • the promised deliverer • 40 days of forgiveness • the holy book of Islam • the holy book of Judaism • place of worship for Jews • day of Jesus's resurrection • the worship of only one god • place of worship for Muslims • ...
Review over India and Middle East 2023-04-17
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- The British East India company conquered India for control over tea and this
- India and Pakistan have both threatened each other with this kind of powerful weapon
- This people crossed into India from Central Asia, spreading their language and religion
- This country was divided from India, is majority Muslim, and has threatened to go to war with India many times
- The only Jewish state in the world, is in the Middle East
- The country of Egypt is found on this continent
- This country is borded by the Himalayan Mountains to the north, the Indian Ocean to the South and has the majority of the world's Hindu population
- This Empire conquered and ruled India for two hundred years
- This religion believes in only one god and their holy book is known as the Torah
- This is one of two major language spoken in India
- These are the holy books in Hinduism
- This city is claimed as a holy city in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity and is the capital of modern day Israel
- This Emperor of India regretted all the people he killed to conquer India and converted to Buddhism
- Most Indian food is this type of food, it is a spicy sauce with meat, vegetables, or cheese mixed in, often thrown on top of rice
- The majority of people in India follow this religion
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- This religion worships multiple gods, believes in reincarnation, and is the major religion in India
- This event is when India got divided into India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh based on who was Muslim and who was Hindu
- Most people in the Middle East follow this religion, as well as the people of Pakistan and Bangladesh
- This major river in India is where many Indians go to scatter their family member's ashes
- This continent has the largest population, and is where most of the Middle East and India can be found
- This nation is what Israel used to be known as, now only Arab nations call it this
- This religion believes in one god, but people who follow this religion are also expected to never cut their hair
- This belief is that people's souls will be reborn in a new life, without the memories of their old life
- This is a payment a bride's family will make to the groom when they get married
- This system divides up the people of India based on what their parents did. The only way to go up in this system is to do good deeds and then be reborn in a better life
- This mountain range divides India from China
- This religion believes in reincarnation and that the only way to stop suffering is to stop wanting things
27 Clues: These are the holy books in Hinduism • This mountain range divides India from China • The country of Egypt is found on this continent • This is one of two major language spoken in India • The majority of people in India follow this religion • The only Jewish state in the world, is in the Middle East • This Empire conquered and ruled India for two hundred years • ...
Alanna's Bridal Shower Crossword 2014-06-17
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- Birth Month of Groom
- Mixer Bride's Favourite Kitchen Appliance
- Month of Proposal
- Island Place of Proposal
- Month Couple Met
- City Groom was Born
- Name of Couple's Cat
- Liberty Street Couple Currently Live In
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- Couple's Favourite TV Show
- Bride's Middle Name
- Grooms Last Night
- Birth Month of Bride
- Grooms Middle Name
13 Clues: Month Couple Met • Grooms Last Night • Month of Proposal • Grooms Middle Name • Bride's Middle Name • City Groom was Born • Birth Month of Groom • Birth Month of Bride • Name of Couple's Cat • Island Place of Proposal • Couple's Favourite TV Show • Liberty Street Couple Currently Live In • Mixer Bride's Favourite Kitchen Appliance
23 2025-07-15
25 Clues: Lake • Lake • Roman • Island • Volcano • Islands • Sea west • Sea east • Coastline • Sea south • Middle Ages • Renaissance • Spine range • Largest lake • River in Rome • Baroque style • Second island • Ancient ruins • Longest river • Largest island • Volcano island • Active volcano • Mountain range • River in Florence • Volcano near Naples
... 2023-09-17
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- Your middle name
- People normally get this at the movies
- You are (another word for beautiful)
- How many time zones are there in Russia
- 'your middle name' was a
- The best football team in England
- Ballet terms are in this language
- They come in last(3 Letters)
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- What is the capital of Finland
- Synonym for Washed
- Rubber from the Middle East
- Your star sign
- Lead role in Swan Lake
- A song by Majid Jordan that you should listen to
- Jake Peralta says this a lot
- One of your favourite Marvel characters
16 Clues: Your star sign • Your middle name • Synonym for Washed • Lead role in Swan Lake • 'your middle name' was a • Rubber from the Middle East • Jake Peralta says this a lot • They come in last(3 Letters) • What is the capital of Finland • The best football team in England • Ballet terms are in this language • You are (another word for beautiful) • People normally get this at the movies • ...
Islam crossword 2019-03-06
13 Clues: Hajj • Allah • fasting • muhammed • holidays • 5 prayers • statements • eid-al-fitr • east Location. • giving to poor • Koran and Hadith • no pork or alcohol • the world location.
Islam crossword 2019-03-06
13 Clues: Hajj • Allah • fasting • holidays • muhammed • 5 prayers • statements • eid-al-fitr • giving to poor • east Location. • Koran and Hadith • no pork or alcohol • the world location.
Bible archeology crossword 2025-01-31
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- Crescent: A rich agricultural region in the Middle East, stretching from the Nile River in Egypt to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Mesopotamia. It is known as the cradle of civilization due to early farming and urbanization.
- A collection of sacred religious texts or scriptures, central to Christianity, Judaism, Samaritanism, and other religious traditions.
- Ghazal: An archaeological site in Jordan, where excavations revealed early farming and the discovery of plaster statues, dating back to 7200–5000 BCE.
- The oldest known walled city in the world, located in the Jordan Valley. It is mentioned in the Bible, notably for the fall of its walls during Joshua's conquest.
- Mesha: The 9th-century BCE king of Moab, known for the Mesha Inscription detailing his victory over Israel.
- Sea Border: The Dead Sea borders Jordan to the east and Israel and Palestine to the west. It is a saltwater lake known for its high salinity and mineral-rich waters.
- Issa: In Islam, Prophet Issa (Jesus) is regarded as a central figure, a prophet and messenger of God, believed to have performed miracles and preached monotheism.
- River: A 251-km river in the Middle East, flowing through Israel, Jordan, and Palestine, significant in religious history.
- Early forms of writing that use simple pictures to represent objects, actions, or ideas.
- Stone: A famous artifact that helped scholars decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics, providing the same text in Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphic, and demotic script.
- The study of ancient remains, such as artifacts and ruins, providing insights into past civilizations, including biblical events.
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- A region in the Middle East, including parts of Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Strip.
- Relating to Greece, its language, or culture. In religious history, it is centered around polytheism, with gods like Zeus and Hera.
- A country in the Middle East, known for its rich history, ancient Persia, and its capital, Tehran.
- An ancient system of writing using pictorial symbols to represent words, sounds, or ideas, used in ancient Egypt.
- The process of digging to uncover ancient artifacts and remains.
- Stele: A stone inscription dating to the 13th century BCE, containing the earliest known Egyptian reference to "Israel" as a people, found in Egypt.
- Inscription: A 9th-century BCE inscription detailing King Mesha’s victory over Israel, providing historical context and a reference to Israel during that time.
- An ancient writing material made from the stalks of the papyrus plant, used by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.
- me know if you need anything else!
- An ancient region in the Levant, roughly covering modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and parts of Syria and Jordan.
21 Clues: me know if you need anything else! • The process of digging to uncover ancient artifacts and remains. • A region in the Middle East, including parts of Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Strip. • Early forms of writing that use simple pictures to represent objects, actions, or ideas. • ...
The Harbinger Crossword 2012-10-24
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- Last name of East assistant band director
- Last name of school principle
- Last name of sisters who won the doubles state championship this year
- What covers the walls in room 315?
- What class does Mr. Scott teach?
- What the "T" stands for in T. Michael Chaffee
- Name of the main serving line in the East cafeteria
- Last name of math teacher whose son also attends East
- Male math teacher who retired last year
- Last name of Ohio State alumni English teacher
- The school colors are _________, black and white
- SME feeder middle school
- Last name of the male anchor on the daily announcements
- Last name of football coach/physics teacher
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- Word that is incorrect on the school song in the gym
- Last name of senior twins who play football
- Last name of athletics secretary
- Last name of the sponsor for the Ping-Pong club
- Name of the league East sports teams participate in
- Varsity football quarterback
- Last name of the NAHS president
- Nickname for Mrs. Arndt-Helgesen
- Last name of JV basketball coach
- What other sources of light besides ceiling lights are there in the main gym?
- Name of the school's literary magazine
- Full name of soccer player who leads East for most goals in a single season
- Last name of Argentinian teacher at East
- Subject the head varsity soccer coach teaches
28 Clues: SME feeder middle school • Varsity football quarterback • Last name of school principle • Last name of the NAHS president • Last name of athletics secretary • What class does Mr. Scott teach? • Nickname for Mrs. Arndt-Helgesen • Last name of JV basketball coach • What covers the walls in room 315? • Name of the school's literary magazine • ...
Russia/Central Asia 2025-01-06
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- A special highly fertile soil in Russia.
- A sea that separates Russia from the Middle East, it was a key route for silk road merchants.
- A industry or economic activity that is small scale and usually operates from ones own home.
- A Biome(life zone)made up of coniferous forests in the Northern Regions of Russia. The trees are evergreen, meaning they don't shed their needles in winter.
- The title given to the emperor of the Russian monarchy before the Communist Revolution.
- Putin Current President of the Russian Federation, and a former KGB agent.
- A vast, frozen, lifeless and treeless region.
- An abbreviation for the Soviet Union.
- The use of violence to spread a political, religious or ideological message, or enact change forcefully.
- The name for Russia now, since abandoning communism and becoming a "democracy"
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- Headed by Russia, it was a collection of communist countries.
- The first leader of the Soviet Union, he led a revolution that changed Russia from a monarchy to a communist government.
- One of, if not the first network of trade routes that connected Asia to the Middle East and Europe.
- A mountain range that essentially separates Russia from Central Asia, or the Middle East
- A country that while officially independent, is under the influence of another.
- The spreading of culture
- A key river and trading route in Russia, it was used by the Vikings who founded the land in 862CE.
- The leader of the Soviet Union during WWII, he led the Soviet Union through a period of war and massive industrialization.
- A ideology that aims to create a classless society, it is a command economy.
- A nuclear power plant in Soviet-controlled Ukraine that exploded, leading to a mass spread of radiation, making the area uninhabitable.
20 Clues: The spreading of culture • An abbreviation for the Soviet Union. • A special highly fertile soil in Russia. • A vast, frozen, lifeless and treeless region. • Headed by Russia, it was a collection of communist countries. • A ideology that aims to create a classless society, it is a command economy. • ...
Government and Governance 2024-02-27
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- a country run by powerful businesses and private individuals
- a one-party country in the Caribbean
- a government with lots of rules for its people
- the belief that workers will inevitably overthrow their employers
- a country in the middle east without any constitution
- an absolute monarchy in the Middle East
- a government based on religious law
- Elizabeth II was the longest reigning one of these
- a government with complete control over its people
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- a government based on distribution of resources to those who need them most
- one of the largest communist countries in history
- many people believe this country is an example of an Oligarchy
- this city allowed citizens to vote on every important issue directly
- the most populous parliamentary republic in the world
- no rules!
- the birthplace of democracy
- a legal document that tells the government how to act
17 Clues: no rules! • the birthplace of democracy • a government based on religious law • a one-party country in the Caribbean • an absolute monarchy in the Middle East • a government with lots of rules for its people • one of the largest communist countries in history • Elizabeth II was the longest reigning one of these • a government with complete control over its people • ...
North Africa and the Middle East 2020-02-20
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- Longest mountain range in Africa
- Largest desert in the world (excluding Poles)
- World's longest river
- Climate in which precipitation averages 10 inches per year or less
- Trade route that connected China to the Mediterranean Sea (100 BCE)
- A place in the desert where underground water surfaces
- Islamic house of worship where Muslims pray
- Religions that believe in only one god
- Barbarian group who took over much of central and western Asia during the Middle Ages
- The type of government used by countries such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman
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- The main group of people living in Israel following the end of World War II
- Main group of people living in the Arabian Peninsula
- The main export commodity of North Africa/The Middle East
- Term that means "suitable for farming"
- Area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
- Territory that is culturally different from surrounding larger cultures
- One of the two main branches of Islam
- Group that to control of leadership in Afghanistan following the collapse of the Soviet Union
- Largest inland body of water on Earth
- Group of the major oil producing countries that work together to manage the supply of oil and shape pricing
20 Clues: World's longest river • Longest mountain range in Africa • One of the two main branches of Islam • Largest inland body of water on Earth • Term that means "suitable for farming" • Religions that believe in only one god • Islamic house of worship where Muslims pray • Area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers • Largest desert in the world (excluding Poles) • ...
R Brown Ancient Middle East Vocabulary 2021-09-21
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- A barter economy is a cashless economic system in which services and goods are traded at negotiated rates.
- writing consisting of hieroglyphs.
- composed of slim triangular or wedge-shaped elements, as the characters used in writing by the ancient Akkadians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and others.
- the ancient Babylonians and Assyrians) a temple of Sumerian origin in the form of a pyramidal tower, consisting of a number of stories and having about the outside a broad ascent winding round the structure, presenting the appearance of a series of terraces.
- a material prepared in ancient Egypt from the pithy stem of a water plant, used in sheets throughout the ancient Mediterranean world for writing or painting on and also for making rope, sandals, and boats.
- a high official in some Muslim countries, especially in Turkey under Ottoman rule
- a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision.
- a ruler in ancient Egypt.
- a system or stage of economic life in which money replaces barter in the exchange of goods
- Mummification is an old-fashioned method of preparing a dead body so that it doesn't decay. Mummification was commonly used in ancient Egypt, not so much these days.
- a line of hereditary rulers of a country.
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- an agricultural region extending from the Levant to Iraq.
- a black basalt stone found in 1799 that bears an inscription in hieroglyphics, demotic characters, and Greek and is celebrated for having given the first clue to the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphics.
- 18th century b.c. or earlier, king of Babylonia.
- an ancient region in W Asia between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers: now part of Iraq.
- a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
- of persons or things ranked one above another.
- the laws of a state or country dealing with criminal offenses and their punishments.
- ancient region in southern Mesopotamia that contained a number of independent cities and city-states of which the first were established possibly as early as 5000 b.c.: conquered by the Elamites and, about 2000 b.c., by the Babylonians; a number of its cities, as Ur, Uruk, Kish, and Lagash, are major archaeological sites in southern Iraq.
- the body of laws of a state or nation regulating ordinary private matters, as distinct from laws regulating criminal, political, or military matters.
20 Clues: a ruler in ancient Egypt. • writing consisting of hieroglyphs. • a line of hereditary rulers of a country. • of persons or things ranked one above another. • 18th century b.c. or earlier, king of Babylonia. • an agricultural region extending from the Levant to Iraq. • a high official in some Muslim countries, especially in Turkey under Ottoman rule • ...
Capital Cities of the Middle East 2025-11-20
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- Capital of Kazakhstan
- Capital of Israel
- Capital of Azerbaijan
- Capital of Syria
- Capital of Turkey
- Capital of Kyrgyzstan
- Capital of Jordan
- Capital of Armenia
- Capital of Qatar
- Capital of Georgia
- Capital of Turkmenistan
- Capital of Cyprus
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- Capital of Bahrain
- Capital of Pakistan
- Capital of Iraq
- Capital of Uzbekistan
- Capital of Oman
- Capital of Tajikistan
- Capital of Afghanistan
- Capital of Iran
- Capital of Lebanon
- Capital of Yemen
- Capital of Saudi Arabia
23 Clues: Capital of Iraq • Capital of Oman • Capital of Iran • Capital of Syria • Capital of Yemen • Capital of Qatar • Capital of Israel • Capital of Turkey • Capital of Jordan • Capital of Cyprus • Capital of Bahrain • Capital of Lebanon • Capital of Armenia • Capital of Georgia • Capital of Pakistan • Capital of Kazakhstan • Capital of Uzbekistan • Capital of Tajikistan • Capital of Azerbaijan • ...
Chapter 7 Review 2013-02-10
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- the frontier area of each colony that is unsettled or a wilderness.
- a phrase used to describe the colony of Pennsylvania when it was governed according to Quaker beliefs.
- he started the colony of New York.
- he requested land instead of money from King Charles II.
- this colony was called a "Holy Experiment"
- one who owns enough land to provide for his family's basic needs.
- a region of rolling hills east of the Appalachian Mountains.
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- a line connecting waterfalls up and down the East Coast that marks the place where the height of the land drops.
- allowing people to worship God the way they think is right.
- farmers who raised just enough wheat or corn to feed themselves that lived in the back country.
- New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware all make up this.
- the main activity of the Middle Colonies because the soil was fertile.
- someone learning a skill from a more experienced person.
- the owner of something, particularly land of a business.
- people who settled in the Piedmont.
- where most people lived and worked in the Middle Colonies.
- the Middle Colonies were called this because they grew large amounts of wheat.
17 Clues: he started the colony of New York. • people who settled in the Piedmont. • this colony was called a "Holy Experiment" • someone learning a skill from a more experienced person. • he requested land instead of money from King Charles II. • the owner of something, particularly land of a business. • where most people lived and worked in the Middle Colonies. • ...
Grade 2 unit 1 2024-04-02
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- directions north south east west
- tells us the directions on the map.
- another word for legend.
- imaginary lines running east and west.
- tells us how far apart places really are on a map.
- the top of the world.
- a type of map that shows mountains lakes rivers.
- the bottom of the world.
- a type of map that shows the borders of states and countries.
- tells us what symbols on the map mean.
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- directions NE NW SE SW
- a drawing of
- a type of map that shows us certain information.
- a ball shaped map of the world.
- an immaginary line running north and south.
- imaginary line around the middle of the earth going east and west.
16 Clues: a drawing of • the top of the world. • directions NE NW SE SW • another word for legend. • the bottom of the world. • a ball shaped map of the world. • directions north south east west • tells us the directions on the map. • imaginary lines running east and west. • tells us what symbols on the map mean. • an immaginary line running north and south. • ...
Middle east 2020-10-05
5 Clues: Semi-nomadic • lived in Iran before Islam • Group A group that shares the same belief • majority of the people in the middle east • Group A group that shares the same common culture
Middle East 2023-08-21
5 Clues: The other word for H20 • The river next to Tigris • The river next to Euphrates • The river next to the West Bank • The country with unequal water distribution
Topic 1 Units 3+4 Review 2024-09-02
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- holy wars fought in the Middle East
- credited with inventing the printing press in Europe
- practice of kings dividing their land among loyal nobles
- tool used to find latitude
- people bound to the land in European societies
- form of Christianity that was the most influential in medieval western Europe
- language that is a combination of Bantu and Arabic
- credited with discovering the Americas
- sailed to India in 1498
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- very first group to make contact with indigenous peoples of the Americas
- led Chinese trade missions that ranged from Southeast Asia to Africa
- period in Europe directly related to knowledge rediscovered through the Middle East
- effort to expel Muslims from the Iberian Peninsula
- sailed to the tip of Africa in 1488
- credited with circumnavigating the globe
- religion that emerged around 610 CE
- ultra-rich king of Mali
17 Clues: ultra-rich king of Mali • sailed to India in 1498 • tool used to find latitude • holy wars fought in the Middle East • sailed to the tip of Africa in 1488 • religion that emerged around 610 CE • credited with discovering the Americas • credited with circumnavigating the globe • people bound to the land in European societies • ...
Geography Terms 2022-10-20
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- side to side lines
- Measures east and west
- An image translator
- location on latitude or longitude
- What we do to the world
- size
- Tropic of the Big Crab
- Where are you?
- Turns the earth into a cross section
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- Hey, penguins watch our for leopard seals!
- The spread of people and ideas
- A group of places that are similar to each other.
- What are your surroundings like?
- cuts the earth through the middle
- Measures north and south
- Santa lives here
- up and down lines
- What's this big sheet of paper with the world on it called?
- Tropic of the Mergoat
- North-South-East-West
20 Clues: size • Where are you? • Santa lives here • up and down lines • side to side lines • An image translator • Tropic of the Mergoat • North-South-East-West • Measures east and west • Tropic of the Big Crab • What we do to the world • Measures north and south • The spread of people and ideas • What are your surroundings like? • cuts the earth through the middle • location on latitude or longitude • ...
Marino Perdue 2025-05-16
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- God of all Goddesses
- Belived Abraham was a prohet of
- Worship a synologue or Temple
- To rule over a group of people
- The ancient writing of Hinduism
- - Dessert Spanning across North America
- - Holy book for Jews
- Ruler of ancient Egypt is called a
- To be known the same as God who is
- believe jesus was a prohet of?
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- Male rule over empire
- Christians known for reading this book
- Another branch throughout Christianity
- In ancient Egypt
- religious leader authorized preform things
- - Monotheistic (early 4000 years)
- Human being, being owned by another
- Country in Africa
- Linking North East Africa and Middle East
- What continent is Egypt in
20 Clues: In ancient Egypt • Country in Africa • God of all Goddesses • - Holy book for Jews • Male rule over empire • What continent is Egypt in • Worship a synologue or Temple • To rule over a group of people • believe jesus was a prohet of? • Belived Abraham was a prohet of • The ancient writing of Hinduism • - Monotheistic (early 4000 years) • Ruler of ancient Egypt is called a • ...
African and Asian Capitals 2014-02-18
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- On the Southeast coast of Japan
- In the Northeastern hemisphere of Mongolia
- In a country east of South Sudan
- Northeast of the Arabian Sea
- In the northern hemisphere of India
- North of South Africa in Botswana
- North of Mbalmayo in Cameroon
- Bab al Yemen is one of the city's most important landmarks
- Southeast of Iraq
- In the middle of Rwanda
- East of Burkina Faso
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- South of the Caspian Sea
- North of Depok
- South of Georgia Asia
- North of Ghana
- A major city north of Thailand
- Major city next to Utako
- On the Golf of Guinea
- Southeast of the Sangureya Bay
- In the Southern hemisphere of central Africa
20 Clues: North of Depok • North of Ghana • Southeast of Iraq • East of Burkina Faso • South of Georgia Asia • On the Golf of Guinea • In the middle of Rwanda • South of the Caspian Sea • Major city next to Utako • Northeast of the Arabian Sea • North of Mbalmayo in Cameroon • A major city north of Thailand • Southeast of the Sangureya Bay • On the Southeast coast of Japan • ...
Religions 2025-11-13
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- Buddhism is based on ideas that are called...
- After Buddha died, his followers collected his teachings into the...
- Religion that stemmed from Judaism and originated in 30 CE
- Originated in the Middle East around 2000 BCE
- The sum of all your deeds, good and bad.
- Hindus believe in this one unifying spirit.
- Muslim worshippers follow the scriptures from what text.
- A sacred scripture that records laws and events in Jewish history.
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- Buddhism spread to eastern Asia through what.
- Social Classes into which a person is born.
- has no single founder, originated from the mixing of Harappan and Aryan cultures.
- Founded by Siddhartha Gautama in northern India
- When spirits return to earth many times in different forms.
- Originated in the Middle East with the prophet Muhammad.
- A Hindu creation story.
- The sacred text of Christianity
16 Clues: A Hindu creation story. • The sacred text of Christianity • The sum of all your deeds, good and bad. • Social Classes into which a person is born. • Hindus believe in this one unifying spirit. • Buddhism spread to eastern Asia through what. • Buddhism is based on ideas that are called... • Originated in the Middle East around 2000 BCE • ...
Maddiesmith jeffersonlin 2016-10-20
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- prefix that means middle
- describe societies that are urbanized and hierarchical
- last animals to be domesticated
- how many people out of 10 had to work as farmers before the industrial revolution
- one way humans evolved
- largest and best preserved Neolithic site
- allowed for excess population
- plants were domesticated
- led to freedom and more job opportunities
- another word for agriculture
- where maize, beans, and squash were the main crops
- middle Stone Age
- a revolution that happened in the 19th century
- where agricultural first started
- the percent of the history of modern humans was spent as hunter-gathers
- animals were domesticated
- a lifestyle with less movement
- the people who gathered
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- old Stone Age
- something that became more dangerous from settling down
- skulls of the dead were dug up and covered in clay and decorated to look living
- who worked in obsidian and bone
- the main crop in South America
- the primary crop in China
- the way agriculture spread
- involves a nomadic lifestyle,supported by herds of animals
- first developed in the Middle East
- what could spread more easily from settlement
- what we believe helped lead to the start of agriculture
- something that happened between men and women from agriculture
- where agricultural took place around the Nile
- the main crops in the Middle East
- A Neolithic settlement that was located in the Levant
- the people who hunted
34 Clues: old Stone Age • middle Stone Age • the people who hunted • one way humans evolved • the people who gathered • prefix that means middle • plants were domesticated • the primary crop in China • animals were domesticated • the way agriculture spread • another word for agriculture • allowed for excess population • the main crop in South America • a lifestyle with less movement • ...
Eli middle east crossword "fun" 2020-12-21
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- pray five times a day facing mecca
- box box that they worship in
- some peoples region
- 2 nd largest region
- 911
- the person who made this
- type of food hajg pilgrimage to mecca once in your life
- starts with I ends With L
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- died in music video
- fasting during the month of ramadan
- pillars amount of pillars
- Most coomn type of language
- climate
- reciting muslim profession of faith
14 Clues: 911 • climate • died in music video • some peoples region • 2 nd largest region • the person who made this • pillars amount of pillars • starts with I ends With L • Most coomn type of language • box box that they worship in • pray five times a day facing mecca • fasting during the month of ramadan • reciting muslim profession of faith • ...
Frasier Unit 1 Review 2013-07-11
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- Certain ethnic groups of Central Mexico
- Religion originating in Northeastern India
- Religion mainly practiced in Europe
- Key factor in East–West sea trade
- Empire formed by Genghis Khan from joining Mongol and Turkic tribes
- Large Pre-Columbian empire formed in Peru
- Water mass seperating North Africa from South Europe
- Medieval empire originating in present day Turkey
- Extremely old religion originating in India and still largely practiced today in modern India
- Largest trading route reaching from china to Eastern Europe
- One of the most significant ruling dynasties of Iran, and often considered the beginning of modern Persian history
- Religious conflicts in the High Middle Ages through to the end of the Late Middle Ages conducted by Catholic Europe against Muslims, pagans, heretics, and peoples under the ban of excommunication.
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- Discovered by Christopher Columbus
- Travels started as Hajj(Islamic pilgramage to Mecca)
- Nicolaus Copernicus, Isaac Newton, Galileo Gallilei made their discoveries during this period.
- Famous Chinese sea explorer
- Last dynasty in China ruled by ethnic Han Chinese
- Left Venice with his father and uncle to travel to China
- Religion originating in the Middle East and spreading to South Asia and North Africa
- Time of creativity and change after medieval Europe
20 Clues: Famous Chinese sea explorer • Key factor in East–West sea trade • Discovered by Christopher Columbus • Religion mainly practiced in Europe • Certain ethnic groups of Central Mexico • Large Pre-Columbian empire formed in Peru • Religion originating in Northeastern India • Last dynasty in China ruled by ethnic Han Chinese • Medieval empire originating in present day Turkey • ...
Middle east 2023-12-08
Middle East 2023-02-01
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- The first worldwide inter government organization whose mission was to maintain peace.
- A Turkish empire that was founded 1300 by Osman and reached its greatest territorial extent under Suleiman in the 16th century it collapsed after World War One.
- An official order or commission to do something.
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- To divide into parts.
- A secret treaty between the United Kingdom and France.
5 Clues: To divide into parts. • An official order or commission to do something. • A secret treaty between the United Kingdom and France. • The first worldwide inter government organization whose mission was to maintain peace. • ...
War on Terror 2013-06-04
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- Global Positioning System
- Unmanned air vehicle, is also a drone
- Drones are used to carry these out
- The name of all the counterterror forces in the Middle East, North Atlantic ___ ___
- A makeshift bomb
- Remote controlled vehicles
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- One way to deliver IEDs that involves the user dying in the process
- How the terrorists acquire weapons
- The terrorist cell in Afghanistan
- A lot of people say this is why we're in the Middle East
10 Clues: A makeshift bomb • Global Positioning System • Remote controlled vehicles • The terrorist cell in Afghanistan • How the terrorists acquire weapons • Drones are used to carry these out • Unmanned air vehicle, is also a drone • A lot of people say this is why we're in the Middle East • One way to deliver IEDs that involves the user dying in the process • ...
Middle Eastern Nationalism 2024-11-08
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- North African country with a strong independence movement against foreign control.
- The process of adopting modern technologies, systems, and reforms.
- ____ Revolt - 1916 uprising led by Arab leaders against Ottoman rule.
- ______ Declaration 1917 British statement supporting a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
- _____ Picot Secret 1916 agreement dividing Ottoman lands between Britain and France.
- Adoption of Western culture and practices in non-Western societies.
- Territory administered by foreign powers under the League of Nations.
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- ____Turks Reformist group pushing nationalism in the Ottoman Empire.
- ____ Nationalism Movement promoting independence and unity for Arab peoples.
- Movement advocating for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
- ______ Empire that ruled much of the Middle East before World War I.
- Nation that emerged from the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
- Resource that attracted foreign interest and control in the Middle East.
- ____ Determination The right of nations to govern themselves without external influence.
- ____ Arabism Ideology seeking the political unity of all Arab nations.
- Middle Eastern territory transitioning to nationalist rule during this era.
16 Clues: Nation that emerged from the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. • The process of adopting modern technologies, systems, and reforms. • Adoption of Western culture and practices in non-Western societies. • ____Turks Reformist group pushing nationalism in the Ottoman Empire. • ______ Empire that ruled much of the Middle East before World War I. • ...
Islam 2019-03-06
15 Clues: founder • holiday • holiday • holiday • fasting • the deity • statement • Pilgrimage • East began • five prayers • giving to poor • pillars beliefs • place of worship • not allowed to have • not allowed to have pork
Unit 5: Transoceanic Interactions 2021-10-13
16 Clues: Dias • Henry • Trade • Cortes • company • Slavery • Passage • Exchange • Columbus • Magellan • Shogunate • Slave Trade • Balance of Trade • East India Company • East India Company • of Tordesillas divided the new world into land, resources, and people claimed by Spain and Portugal
Unit 5: Transoceanic Interactions 2021-10-13
16 Clues: Dias • Henry • Trade • Cortes • company • Slavery • Passage • Exchange • Columbus • Magellan • Shogunate • Slave Trade • Balance of Trade • East India Company • East India Company • of Tordesillas divided the new world into land, resources, and people claimed by Spain and Portugal
Russia and Middle East 2022-09-23
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- First ruler of Turkey.
- Dynasty of Russian tsars who ruled since 1613
- Traditional Arabic clothing for women.
- Which city became the center of the unification of Russian lands
- Largest city in the Middle East.
- Traditional music of Bahrain
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- Name of the last emperor of Russia
- The original name of 6 countries in the Middle East.
- Name of the emperor who abolished serfdom
- Prince who ruled from 980 - 1015, with his name associated with the baptism of Russia
10 Clues: First ruler of Turkey. • Traditional music of Bahrain • Largest city in the Middle East. • Name of the last emperor of Russia • Traditional Arabic clothing for women. • Name of the emperor who abolished serfdom • Dynasty of Russian tsars who ruled since 1613 • The original name of 6 countries in the Middle East. • ...
middle east crossword puzzle 2021-09-09
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- those who felt that the worlds Jews deserved to return to homeland
- a system of bringing water to crops from rivers or other water sources
- to read and write: effects standard of living.
- of removing salt and chemicals from seawater
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- Jews suffered at the hands of Nazis.
- Nomads: people living in desert areas in tents as sheep and camel leaders; making a living by trading.
- Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries: 1960's SW Asia countries joined to create OPEC and control price of oil.
- ethnic group that lives in several different countries in mountains: speaks Kurdish and Sunni Muslim
- al-Khali - desert located in south Saudi Arabia
- canal- Links the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea: trade route.
10 Clues: Jews suffered at the hands of Nazis. • of removing salt and chemicals from seawater • to read and write: effects standard of living. • al-Khali - desert located in south Saudi Arabia • canal- Links the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea: trade route. • those who felt that the worlds Jews deserved to return to homeland • ...
Middle East Environmental Issues 2022-08-19
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- a member of a people having no permanent abode, and travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock.
- Comes from the surface and ground sources.
- the process of removing salt from seawater.
- the supply of water to land or crops to help growth.
- the contamination of water sources by substances which make the water unusable.
- Transportation systems, communication networks, sewage, water, and school systems.
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- Distribution of water and sanitation is unequal.
- sources that will run out or will not be replenished in our lifetimes.
- the state of being scarce or in short supply.
- a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater.
10 Clues: Comes from the surface and ground sources. • the process of removing salt from seawater. • the state of being scarce or in short supply. • Distribution of water and sanitation is unequal. • the supply of water to land or crops to help growth. • a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater. • ...
Middle East Crossword Puzzle 2017-11-16
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- A country located between Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea.
- This river is the longest river of Western Asia.
- A river that flows through the Sea of Galilee and on to the Dead Sea.
- A country bordered by Turkey to the north and Iran to the east.
- The name of an artificial canal in Egypt.
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- A country named after a meat you might eat on Thanksgiving.
- This sea is named after a primary color that can make pink.
- The name of a strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.
- The name of a sea that forms a route between Europe and India.
- A small self-governing Palestinian territory.
10 Clues: The name of an artificial canal in Egypt. • A small self-governing Palestinian territory. • This river is the longest river of Western Asia. • A country named after a meat you might eat on Thanksgiving. • This sea is named after a primary color that can make pink. • A country located between Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea. • ...
Middle East Vocab Words 2025-08-18
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- beutiful place in a desert
- water that comes from the ground
- a community of people who share a common cultural heritage
- meaning having little rain
- sudden, decisive, and often illegal or forceful action
- an area of water usually connecting one body of water to another
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- dishonest or unethical behavior
- people who keep prices for their products high and competition low
- a piece of land surrounded by water
- a person who travels from place to place and never has a permanent home
10 Clues: beutiful place in a desert • meaning having little rain • dishonest or unethical behavior • water that comes from the ground • a piece of land surrounded by water • sudden, decisive, and often illegal or forceful action • a community of people who share a common cultural heritage • an area of water usually connecting one body of water to another • ...
southwest asia (no spaces) 2024-02-14
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- what is the biggest lake in the middle east
- what is the smallest cat in southwest asia
- what is the most popular dog in southwest asia
- what is the biggest domestic cat breed in southwest asia
- what is the rarest dog in middle east
- what is the smallest dog in southwest asia
- what is the best domestic cat in southwest asia
- what is the main religion in southwest asia
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- what is the smallest country in southwest asia
- what is the largest city southwest asia
- what is the largest country in southwest asia
- what is the country with the most population in southwest asia
- What is the rarest cat in Asia?
- what is the biggest dog breed in southwest asia
- what is the largest ethnic group in southwest asia
15 Clues: What is the rarest cat in Asia? • what is the rarest dog in middle east • what is the largest city southwest asia • what is the smallest cat in southwest asia • what is the smallest dog in southwest asia • what is the biggest lake in the middle east • what is the main religion in southwest asia • what is the largest country in southwest asia • ...
Southwest Asia (Religions & Animals) 2025-01-08
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- what is the biggest lake in the middle east
- what is the smallest cat in southwest asia
- what is the most popular dog in southwest asia
- what is the biggest domestic cat breed in southwest asia
- what is the rarest dog in middle east
- what is the smallest dog in southwest asia
- what is the best domestic cat in southwest asia
- what is the main religion in southwest asia
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- what is the smallest country in southwest asia
- what is the largest city southwest asia
- what is the largest country in southwest asia
- what is the country with the most population in southwest asia
- What is the rarest cat in Asia?
- what is the biggest dog breed in southwest asia
- what is the largest ethnic group in southwest asia
15 Clues: What is the rarest cat in Asia? • what is the rarest dog in middle east • what is the largest city southwest asia • what is the smallest cat in southwest asia • what is the smallest dog in southwest asia • what is the biggest lake in the middle east • what is the main religion in southwest asia • what is the largest country in southwest asia • ...
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions 2024-03-22
Religions of the Middle East 2024-05-31
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- The holy book of Christianity
- About 30% of the world take part in this religion
- The people in the religion of Islam
- The holy book of Judaism
- The name of the people in the religion of Judaism
- The belief in 1 God
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- The ancestor of all 3 religions of the Middle East
- A religion that believes in the 5 pillars
- Someone who has divine communication with God
- Where Muslims worship
- Where Christians worship
- The holy book of Islam
- This person was put in a basket on the Nile River as a baby
- of David The symbol for Judaism
14 Clues: The belief in 1 God • Where Muslims worship • The holy book of Islam • Where Christians worship • The holy book of Judaism • The holy book of Christianity • of David The symbol for Judaism • The people in the religion of Islam • A religion that believes in the 5 pillars • Someone who has divine communication with God • About 30% of the world take part in this religion • ...
Sophie's Middle East Crossword Puzzle 2022-01-31
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- Give the poor 2-2.5%
- Guy who wrote the holy book and received visions, considered greatest prophet
- Government run by religious leaders or the Leaders that follow a religion
- How many gods do the Islamic people have?
- Second largest religion in the world
- Pilgrimage to Mecca once in your life
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- Pray five times in one single day
- Fasting during Ramadan
- Holy city
- Fundamentalist Muslim
- People get a say in government
- Five things to follow
- Country that neighbors Oman and Saudi Arabia
- The holy book which Islamic people follow
14 Clues: Holy city • Give the poor 2-2.5% • Fundamentalist Muslim • Five things to follow • Fasting during Ramadan • People get a say in government • Pray five times in one single day • Second largest religion in the world • Pilgrimage to Mecca once in your life • The holy book which Islamic people follow • How many gods do the Islamic people have? • ...
Sophie's Middle East Crossword Puzzle 2022-01-31
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- People get a say in government
- Country that neighbors Oman and Saudi Arabia
- Five things to follow
- Give the poor 2-2.5%
- The holy book which Islamic people follow
- Guy who wrote the holy book and received visions, considered greatest prophet
- Pray five times in one single day
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- Government run by religious leaders or the Leaders that follow a religion
- Fasting during Ramadan
- Fundamentalist Muslim
- Second largest religion in the world
- How many gods do the Islamic people have?
- Pilgrimage to Mecca once in your life
- Holy city
14 Clues: Holy city • Give the poor 2-2.5% • Fundamentalist Muslim • Five things to follow • Fasting during Ramadan • People get a say in government • Pray five times in one single day • Second largest religion in the world • Pilgrimage to Mecca once in your life • The holy book which Islamic people follow • How many gods do the Islamic people have? • ...
Religions of the Middle East 2023-02-01
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- founder of Zoroastrianism
- father of three major religions
- supreme god in Zoroastrianism Ahura…
- forbidden
- mixture of Hebrew and German
- Church begun by Henry VIII
- successfully began Protestant Reformation
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- promise of a Jewish homeland … Declaration
- actual Hebrew name of Jesus
- Pentateuch
- considered the first pope
- founder of Islam
- where bodies are taken in Zoroastrianism
- sayings of the Prophet
14 Clues: forbidden • Pentateuch • founder of Islam • sayings of the Prophet • considered the first pope • founder of Zoroastrianism • Church begun by Henry VIII • actual Hebrew name of Jesus • mixture of Hebrew and German • father of three major religions • supreme god in Zoroastrianism Ahura… • where bodies are taken in Zoroastrianism • successfully began Protestant Reformation • ...
Conflicts in the Middle East 2025-11-16
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- The global dispersal of the Jews.
- This land now consists of the West Bank, Israel, and the Gaza Strip.
- One of the six Islamic states that invaded Israel.
- Israeli Prime Minister who refused to negotiate with the Palestinians until attacks on Israelis stopped.
- One of the religious movements in Palestine during the Middle East conflicts.
- Created a historic opportunity for peace.
- An ideology that advocates for a classless system where production is owned communally.
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- Characterized by private ownership. Individuals and businesses are free to pursue profits.
- Assassinated in 1955 by a right-wing Jewish extremist.
- Was demonstrated through boycotts, attacks on soldiers, rock throwing.
- This event during the war led to the US and European nations feeling great sympathy for the jews.
- Nations that work together towards a common goal.
- The government is elected by people.
- This was the second Arab-Israeli war of 1956.
14 Clues: The global dispersal of the Jews. • The government is elected by people. • Created a historic opportunity for peace. • This was the second Arab-Israeli war of 1956. • Nations that work together towards a common goal. • One of the six Islamic states that invaded Israel. • Assassinated in 1955 by a right-wing Jewish extremist. • ...
Middle East Vocabuarly Crossword Puzzle 2016-08-25
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- One the the largest countries. Is home to the worlds oldest civilization
- River Flows through Syria and Iraq provides farmland and water supplies
- Important trade route~ connects to Strait of Hormuz
- Allows Asia and Africa to trade with each other
- Historically an important area for trade and is home to diverse population
- River A sacred River and runs along the border between Jordan and Israel
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- Most of the people who live here are Palestinians
- Was founded after WW1, covers the Arabian Peninsula
- Allows trading for oil from Iran and the Arabian Peninsula
- The two oldest and most important fibers run through here "cradle of civilization"
- Connects The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
- Traders and armies traveling over land back and forth between Asia and Africa have had to go through this country
- Runs through the Euphrates and empties into the Persian Gulf.
- Exports more oil than any other nation on earth
14 Clues: Connects The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea • Exports more oil than any other nation on earth • Allows Asia and Africa to trade with each other • Most of the people who live here are Palestinians • Was founded after WW1, covers the Arabian Peninsula • Important trade route~ connects to Strait of Hormuz • Allows trading for oil from Iran and the Arabian Peninsula • ...
APWH Unit 2 Vocab #1: Trade Routes 2024-10-17
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- Early Chinese paper currency, which could be exchanged for goods or silver, facilitating trade.
- A navigational instrument that uses the Earth's magnetic field to indicate direction, crucial for maritime exploration.
- A group of city-states along the East African coast that were key players in Indian Ocean trade.
- Roadside inns along trade routes where travelers and merchants could rest and resupply.
- An innovation that allowed for more efficient transport of goods across desert regions, crucial for Trans-Saharan trade.
- Seasonal wind patterns in the Indian Ocean that facilitated trade by allowing ships to travel more efficiently.
- A city in Uzbekistan, historically significant as a cultural and economic center on the Silk Road.
- Trade routes across the Sahara desert, connecting West Africa to the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
- network of trade routes connecting the East and West, significant for cultural, commercial, and technological exchange.
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- Large, sturdy ships used by the Chinese for trade and exploration, especially during the Song and Ming dynasties.
- A West African empire known for its wealth, trade, and centers of learning like Timbuktu.
- A city in India, historically significant as a major trading port in the Indian Ocean trade network.
- The emperor of the Mali Empire, known for his wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca, which showcased the prosperity of his empire.
- A major sea trade network connecting East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
- A triangular sail that allowed ships to sail against the wind, improving navigation and trade.
- An ancient instrument used by astronomers and navigators to measure the altitude of stars, aiding in navigation.
16 Clues: Roadside inns along trade routes where travelers and merchants could rest and resupply. • A West African empire known for its wealth, trade, and centers of learning like Timbuktu. • A triangular sail that allowed ships to sail against the wind, improving navigation and trade. • ...
Maddiesmith jeffersonlin 2016-10-20
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- the group was located in the Levant
- something that became more dangerous from settling down
- middle Stone Age
- the people who gathered
- who worked in obsidian and bone
- the main crop in South America
- skulls of the dead were dug up and covered in clay and decorated to look living
- what we believe helped lead to the start of agriculture
- how many people out of 10 had to work as farmers before the industrial revolution
- last animals to be domesticated
- the primary crop in China
- prefix that means middle
- where maize, beans, and squash were the main crops
- plants were domesticated
- what could spread more easily from settlement
- largest and best preserved Neolithic site
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- a lifestyle with less movement
- one way humans evolved
- describe societies that are urbanized and hierarchical
- led to freedom and more job opportunities
- a revolution that happened in the 19th century
- involves a nomadic lifestyle,supported by herds of animals
- the main crops in the Middle East
- something that happened between men and women from agriculture
- old Stone Age
- another word for agriculture
- the way agriculture spread
- animals were domesticated
- first developed in the Middle East
- the percent of the history of modern humans was spent as hunter-gathers
- allowed for excess population
- where agricultural first started
- the people who hunted
- where agricultural took place around the Nile
34 Clues: old Stone Age • middle Stone Age • the people who hunted • one way humans evolved • the people who gathered • prefix that means middle • plants were domesticated • animals were domesticated • the primary crop in China • the way agriculture spread • another word for agriculture • allowed for excess population • a lifestyle with less movement • the main crop in South America • ...
Maddiesmith jeffersonlin 2016-10-20
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- prefix that means middle
- describe societies that are urbanized and hierarchical
- last animals to be domesticated
- how many people out of 10 had to work as farmers before the industrial revolution
- one way humans evolved
- largest and best preserved Neolithic site
- allowed for excess population
- plants were domesticated
- led to freedom and more job opportunities
- another word for agriculture
- where maize, beans, and squash were the main crops
- middle Stone Age
- a revolution that happened in the 19th century
- where agricultural first started
- the percent of the history of modern humans was spent as hunter-gathers
- animals were domesticated
- a lifestyle with less movement
- the people who gathered
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- old Stone Age
- something that became more dangerous from settling down
- skulls of the dead were dug up and covered in clay and decorated to look living
- who worked in obsidian and bone
- the main crop in South America
- the primary crop in China
- the way agriculture spread
- involves a nomadic lifestyle,supported by herds of animals
- first developed in the Middle East
- what could spread more easily from settlement
- what we believe helped lead to the start of agriculture
- something that happened between men and women from agriculture
- where agricultural took place around the Nile
- the main crops in the Middle East
- A Neolithic settlement that was located in the Levant
- the people who hunted
34 Clues: old Stone Age • middle Stone Age • the people who hunted • one way humans evolved • the people who gathered • prefix that means middle • plants were domesticated • the primary crop in China • animals were domesticated • the way agriculture spread • another word for agriculture • allowed for excess population • the main crop in South America • a lifestyle with less movement • ...
middle east 2023-02-22
5 Clues: to divide or split up a region • an official order or command to do something • the longest reigning empire in south-west asia • the agreement between france and Britan on how to divide south-west asia • an organization for international cooperation established on January 10, 1920
Middle East 2023-02-01
5 Clues: dividing a space into two parts • an official order or commission to do something • a 1916 secret treaty between the United Kingdom and France • an international organization cooperation established on January 10, 1920 • What was developed by the Turks between the fourteenth and twentieth centuries
Valiant 2024-03-02
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- Principal Method of Human Communication?
- Longest coastline in mainland Africa?
- Coffee is the country's most valuable export?
- Homes of the largest protected area in Africa?
- Data Table which an employer can track time?
- Country in East Africa?
- Payroll, HR and Tax Services?
- Administration of organization?
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- Rated best airline in Middle East?
- Primary Hub is Istanbul?
- Employees can enter hours to a timesheet?
- Sub Contractor to Valiant?
- Skilled in foreign languages?
- Djibouti gained independence from this country?
- Sub Contractor to Valiant?
- Empowers the world's most critical missions?
- Follow up, healthy
- Go away from someone or something?
18 Clues: Follow up, healthy • Country in East Africa? • Primary Hub is Istanbul? • Sub Contractor to Valiant? • Sub Contractor to Valiant? • Skilled in foreign languages? • Payroll, HR and Tax Services? • Administration of organization? • Rated best airline in Middle East? • Go away from someone or something? • Longest coastline in mainland Africa? • ...
Middle East Crossword Puzzle 2020-10-01
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- something that divides and to separate into sections
- A native or inhabitant of Israel
- A descendant of the Arabs who inhabited Palestine
- Liberation Organization (P.L.O.) A political movement uniting Palestinian Arabs in an effort to create an independent state of Palestine.
- love for country and willingness to sacrifice for it
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- A set of simplistic generalizations about a group that allows others to categorize them.
- Nations An organization conceived in similar circumstances during the First World War, and established in 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles to promote international cooperation and to achieve peace and security.
- The intense dislike for and prejudice against Jewish people.
- a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
- The mass slaughter of European civilians and especially Jews by the Nazis during World War II.
10 Clues: A native or inhabitant of Israel • A descendant of the Arabs who inhabited Palestine • a written agreement between two states or sovereigns • something that divides and to separate into sections • love for country and willingness to sacrifice for it • The intense dislike for and prejudice against Jewish people. • ...
Middle East Vocabulary Crossword 2021-08-31
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- power electricity is produced from running water
- ethnic group that lives inmdifferent country's
- desert nomads
- aquifers water collections underground
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- the hatred of Jews
- process of removing salt
- ability to read and write
- settlement in Israel where people share property and goods
- canal link between the Mediterranean and red sea
- al-Khali empty Quarter
10 Clues: desert nomads • the hatred of Jews • process of removing salt • al-Khali empty Quarter • ability to read and write • aquifers water collections underground • ethnic group that lives inmdifferent country's • power electricity is produced from running water • canal link between the Mediterranean and red sea • settlement in Israel where people share property and goods
Vickie Turns 80 2022-01-07
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- Favourite Floridian Time of the Day
- Vickie's youngest daughter's childhood nick name
- Friday night buddies
- Origins of Vickie's dislike of Rick Steves
- Vickie's baking speciality
- Honeymoon escape vehicle
- Cruises and highway
- Vickie's high school
- Vickie's Hall of Fame sport
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- Moniker that pre-dates "Clarence East"
- Location of Vickie's first public servant job
- Vickie's husband's middle name
- Honeymoon destination
- Vickie's middle name
- She gets you where you're going to
- Maker of her Land & Sea
- Nickname at the card table
- Vickie's 4-H role
18 Clues: Vickie's 4-H role • Cruises and highway • Friday night buddies • Vickie's middle name • Vickie's high school • Honeymoon destination • Maker of her Land & Sea • Honeymoon escape vehicle • Vickie's baking speciality • Nickname at the card table • Vickie's Hall of Fame sport • Vickie's husband's middle name • She gets you where you're going to • Favourite Floridian Time of the Day • ...
IB History Crossword 2017-03-19
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- UN troops sent from middle power countries like Brazil to help in Suez Crisis
- Condemnation of Stalin by Krushchev
- US policy to use various strategies to stop communism abroad
- Meeting of GB, FR, US, USSR about Germany reunification, European security, and disarmament
- Krushchev's desalinisation speech
- group of Asian/African 29 nations against colonialism
- Eisenhower's idea to force regime change in communist world through covert operations and supporting insurgents
- Meeting of the USSR and E European states to cover issues of mutual interest and protection
- result of UN's mediation between US and USSR in Middle East
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- Order issues by Arbenz in Guatemala to redistribute land that belonged to UFCO
- 1954 meeting where GB, FR, US, and USSR meet over Germany's unity and governance
- Prime Minister of Great Britain
- President stressing that free elections in E Europe were needed for better American-Soviet relations
- when population rises in revolt against current authorities (general term)
- ideology that parts of the Middle East should be unified to make an Arab world
- Buffer country against W expansion, part of Warsaw Pact
- Authoritarian ruler (general term)
- Egyptian nationalist against GB and royal Egypt family, Pan-Arabism
18 Clues: Prime Minister of Great Britain • Krushchev's desalinisation speech • Authoritarian ruler (general term) • Condemnation of Stalin by Krushchev • group of Asian/African 29 nations against colonialism • Buffer country against W expansion, part of Warsaw Pact • result of UN's mediation between US and USSR in Middle East • ...
Middle East Economic Definitions 2016-10-25
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- The government determines what goods should be produced, how much should be produced and the price at which the goods are offered for sale.
- An original economic system in which traditions, customs, and beliefs shape the goods and the services the economy produces, as well a the rules and manner of their distribution.
- A person who organizes and p a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in Oder to do so.
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- Prices for goods and services are set freely by the forces of supply and demand and are allowed to reach their point of equilibrium without intervention by government policy.
- A method of production where a business, area or economy focuses on the production of a limited scope of products or services to gain greater degrees of products or services to gain greater degrees of productive efficiency within an overall system.
- Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
- Goods made and used to produce other goods and services.
- The department of a business or organization that deals with the hiring, administration, and training of personnel.
- An economic system combining private and public enterprise.
- Measures that governments or publi authorities introduce to make imported goods or services less competitive than locally produced goods and services.
10 Clues: Goods made and used to produce other goods and services. • An economic system combining private and public enterprise. • Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain. • The department of a business or organization that deals with the hiring, administration, and training of personnel. • ...
Middle East crossword puzzle 2023-12-18
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- sea Salty sea, located in Israel, that is at the Earth’s lowest land elevation, at 430 meter below sea level
- process of humans providing water to be applied to dry areas so plants can survive
- Ancient name of Iran
- Major River that is home to Egypt’s ancient river civilization
- landform created by the sediment at the mouth of a river, dropped as it enter slow moving or stagnant water
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- Belief in one God
- Form of government where citizens vote
- Sea north of Egypt,Israel and Syria
- a deep inlet from the sea, almost completely surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth or opening to the sea
- An underground space which occurs naturally on a hill side or cliff
10 Clues: Belief in one God • Ancient name of Iran • Sea north of Egypt,Israel and Syria • Form of government where citizens vote • Major River that is home to Egypt’s ancient river civilization • An underground space which occurs naturally on a hill side or cliff • process of humans providing water to be applied to dry areas so plants can survive • ...
Middle East Pt. 2 2023-10-19
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- Israel is the _____ homeland created in 1948 after the holocaust.
- Turkey , Iraq, and Syria are all home to the _______(ethnic group).
- Afghanistan is a country where the United States fought against the ______ government and the Al-Qaeda terrorists after 9/11.
- _______ is the largest Shia Muslim country in the world.
- Turkey is a country in the ________ part of the Middle East.
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- Iraq is a country that invaded its neighbor Kuwait, starting the First ______ Gulf War.
- Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest exporter of ___.
- Saudi Arabia is home to Mecca and Medina, two of Islam’s _______ sites.
- _____ is a country where the United States fought against Saddam Hussein to make sure that no weapons of mass destruction could be used by terrorists.
- Saudi Arabia is the largest _____ Muslim country in the Middle East.
10 Clues: Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest exporter of ___. • _______ is the largest Shia Muslim country in the world. • Turkey is a country in the ________ part of the Middle East. • Israel is the _____ homeland created in 1948 after the holocaust. • Turkey , Iraq, and Syria are all home to the _______(ethnic group). • ...
Middle East Crossword Puzzle 2024-08-19
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- Killing a large number of the same nation or belief deliberately
- An arable area in a very dry area
- A population of people who live in the desert
- The process of removing minerals (salt) from water
- Extremely dry or parched
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- A narrow passage made of water that connects two larger bodies of water.
- A piece of land that is mostly surrounded by water but one side connected to land
- Capable of producing offspring or fruit
- Water that exists under land surfaces
- A set of individuals who share beliefs
10 Clues: Extremely dry or parched • An arable area in a very dry area • Water that exists under land surfaces • A set of individuals who share beliefs • Capable of producing offspring or fruit • A population of people who live in the desert • The process of removing minerals (salt) from water • Killing a large number of the same nation or belief deliberately • ...
IB History Crossword 2017-03-19
Across
- when population rises in revolt against current authorities (general term)
- President stressing that free elections in E Europe were needed for better American-Soviet relations
- Authoritarian ruler (general term)
- Buffer country against W expansion, part of Warsaw Pact
- ideology that parts of the Middle East should be unified to make an Arab world
- Prime Minister of Great Britain
- Egyptian nationalist against GB and royal Egypt family, Pan-Arabism
- Krushchev's desalinisation speech
- 1954 meeting where GB, FR, US, and USSR meet over Germany's unity and governance
- result of UN's mediation between US and USSR in Middle East
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- Order issues by Arbenz in Guatemala to redistribute land that belonged to UFCO
- UN troops sent from middle power countries like Brazil to help in Suez Crisis
- Eisenhower's idea to force regime change in communist world through covert operations and supporting insurgents
- group of Asian/African 29 nations against colonialism
- US policy to use various strategies to stop communism abroad
- Condemnation of Stalin by Krushchev
- Meeting of GB, FR, US, USSR about Germany reunification, European security, and disarmament
- Meeting of the USSR and E European states to cover issues of mutual interest and protection
18 Clues: Prime Minister of Great Britain • Krushchev's desalinisation speech • Authoritarian ruler (general term) • Condemnation of Stalin by Krushchev • group of Asian/African 29 nations against colonialism • Buffer country against W expansion, part of Warsaw Pact • result of UN's mediation between US and USSR in Middle East • ...
Tennessee Review Crossword 2014-04-03
Across
- Tennessee has 95 of these
- This physical region contains all of West TN
- Lawmaking body in TN
- This economic product is mainly gotten in the Unaka Mountains
- This forms the border between Middle and West TN
- Copper is mainly found near this city in TN
- largest city in Tennessee
- These are East, Middle, and West TN
- This physical region forms the eastern border of the state
- Nashville is located in this physical region
- Congressional district borders are drawn and changed using this
- This is the largest and only natural lake in TN- formed by an earthquake in 1812
- The Cumberland River runs through this city
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- This is the dividing point between middle and east TN
- This economic product is mainly found on the Cumberland Plateau
- This is the most visited national park in the US
- This forms the western boundary of the state of TN
- You live in this physical region of TN
- Soybean, cotton and corn are mainly grown in this grand division of TN
- Current governor of TN
- Top cash crop in the state of TN
- This physical region of TN encircles the Central Basin
- The Holston and French Broad Rivers meet in this city to for the beginning of the TN River
23 Clues: Lawmaking body in TN • Current governor of TN • Tennessee has 95 of these • largest city in Tennessee • Top cash crop in the state of TN • These are East, Middle, and West TN • You live in this physical region of TN • Copper is mainly found near this city in TN • The Cumberland River runs through this city • This physical region contains all of West TN • ...
Africa/Middle East/Globalization Review 2023-06-07
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- This group of people lost many rights after the Taliban took over in 2021
- the process in which the world is becoming more connected through trade
- This natural resource in the Middle East is highly sought after
- Kwame ______ helped gain independence for Ghana
- The ruling force in Afghanistan after the US withdrew in 2021
- Pan-_______ is the belief that African unity will help the continent as a whole
- Laws in South Africa which enforced segregation
- The ____ Spring was a series of anti-govt. uprisings in the Middle East & North Africa in the 2010s
- The Arab-Israeli conflict is mainly a conflict over _____
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- When colonized areas gain their independence
- Ayatollah _______ was the leader of the Iranian Revolution
- Jomo _____ helped gain independence for Kenya
- The ______ Revolution was one that went from modernity to tradition
- Nelson ____ is considered to be the Father of Modern Day South Africa
14 Clues: When colonized areas gain their independence • Jomo _____ helped gain independence for Kenya • Kwame ______ helped gain independence for Ghana • Laws in South Africa which enforced segregation • The Arab-Israeli conflict is mainly a conflict over _____ • Ayatollah _______ was the leader of the Iranian Revolution • ...
Middle East and N Africa 2025-12-10
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- At river’s end I spread out wide—new land where waters drift and slide.
- One single god is all I see; that’s the belief that shapes me.
- Deep underground I quietly stay; pump me up to fuel your day.
- I pack my things and roam the land; no single home, no place I stand.
- Far from home my people roam, scattered hearts seeking home.
- Thick and black beneath the ground, I power cars when I am found.
- When holy leaders guide the way, they rule the land day by day.
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- Many gods in stories old—more than one is what I'm told.
- I lead the prayer with calm and care; a guide for worship everywhere.
- Once full of life, now dust and sun—my land turns desert, one by one.
- We choose how much oil flows out fast; we set the price that markets cast.
- Crown on head, I lead the land—ruling all with guiding hand.
- In desert lands so dry and bare, I’m the watery spot that’s hiding there.
- Across the dunes in steady line, we travel together—one long spine.
14 Clues: Many gods in stories old—more than one is what I'm told. • Crown on head, I lead the land—ruling all with guiding hand. • Far from home my people roam, scattered hearts seeking home. • Deep underground I quietly stay; pump me up to fuel your day. • One single god is all I see; that’s the belief that shapes me. • ...
Southwest Asia & Northern Africa Objective 1 2024-03-20
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- The ______ river is one of the main waterway systems in the Middle East, forms the Northern half of the fertile crescent.
- A fertile spot in a desert where water is available.
- The ________ Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the world and contains the world’s largest reserves of oil. It is located in southwest Asia/The Middle East.
- The _____ River is the longest river in the world. It flows through northeastern Africa for about 4,132 miles.
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- ____________ is called “The Fertile Crescent” because it is the birthplace of early civilization. ___________ is located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Southwest Asia or The Middle East.
- Very hot and dry climates.
- The __________ river is one of the main waterway systems in the Middle East, forms the Southern half of the fertile crescent.
- People who move from place to place, sometimes following food or favorable weather conditions.
- The _______ Desert is the largest hot desert in the world. It covers most of Northern Africa.
9 Clues: Very hot and dry climates. • A fertile spot in a desert where water is available. • People who move from place to place, sometimes following food or favorable weather conditions. • The _______ Desert is the largest hot desert in the world. It covers most of Northern Africa. • ...
Ottoman Empire Crossword 2016-10-11
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- This is a type of religion found in the Middle East,they are called Muslims.
- To successfully overcome something.
- A solid part of the Earth, an area on the ground.
- He is called _____________ the Magnificent.
- A type of supporter or follower.
- Largest city and used to be the capital of Turkey.
- The founder of the Ottoman Empire.
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- States or countries that are under someones authority.
- A region that has countries like Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
- It's a type of religion of where you could go to church.
- It can be known as the Turkish Empire.
- This country in the Middle East used to be known as the Ottoman Empire.
- The largest city of Turkey.
- A ruler of a Muslim country.
14 Clues: The largest city of Turkey. • A ruler of a Muslim country. • A type of supporter or follower. • The founder of the Ottoman Empire. • To successfully overcome something. • It can be known as the Turkish Empire. • He is called _____________ the Magnificent. • A solid part of the Earth, an area on the ground. • Largest city and used to be the capital of Turkey. • ...
mesopotomia 2024-01-16
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- a group of people thats lead by one person
- fine sand, soil, or mud which is carried along by a river.
- a group of people with their own languages and way of life
- one of major rivers in the Middle East
- wedge-shaped
- the leader or the akkadian army
- a legendary Sumerian king who was the hero of an epic collection of mythic stories
- a carriage
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- a part of the Middle East where some of the world's first civilizations began
- is believing in one god
- the process of watering the ground,or when water is taken from one place to an other
- the other biggest river next to eup
- a ancient structure
- a civilization in ancient Mesopotamia
14 Clues: a carriage • wedge-shaped • a ancient structure • is believing in one god • the leader or the akkadian army • the other biggest river next to eup • a civilization in ancient Mesopotamia • one of major rivers in the Middle East • a group of people thats lead by one person • fine sand, soil, or mud which is carried along by a river. • ...
Muslims Gather for Hajj Pilgrimage 2018-04-23
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- things people wear
- vehicles for taking people to hospitals
- giving up something important for something more important
- a mountain in the Middle East
- antonym of careless
- a hot area with little water
- an island country
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- antonym of plain
- happens every year
- a belief system
- a Middle Eastern country
- journey
- people who practice a belief system
- going from one place to another
- not tight
15 Clues: journey • not tight • a belief system • antonym of plain • an island country • things people wear • happens every year • antonym of careless • a Middle Eastern country • a hot area with little water • a mountain in the Middle East • going from one place to another • people who practice a belief system • vehicles for taking people to hospitals • ...
mesopotomia 2024-01-16
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- a group of people thats lead by one person
- fine sand, soil, or mud which is carried along by a river.
- a group of people with their own languages and way of life
- one of major rivers in the Middle East
- wedge-shaped
- the leader or the akkadian army
- a legendary Sumerian king who was the hero of an epic collection of mythic stories
- a carriage
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- a part of the Middle East where some of the world's first civilizations began
- is believing in one god
- the process of watering the ground,or when water is taken from one place to an other
- the other biggest river next to eup
- a ancient structure
- a civilization in ancient Mesopotamia
14 Clues: a carriage • wedge-shaped • a ancient structure • is believing in one god • the leader or the akkadian army • the other biggest river next to eup • a civilization in ancient Mesopotamia • one of major rivers in the Middle East • a group of people thats lead by one person • fine sand, soil, or mud which is carried along by a river. • ...
Maps and Globe Crossword 2024-09-04
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- Lines that go North and South
- The biggest continent
- It tells you what the symbols on a map stand for
- Lines that go East and West
- A smaller map within a bigger map
- The smallest continent
- The continent by the South Pole
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- Half of a sphere
- The continent we live on
- North, South, East, and West are all these
- The only continent that is also a country
- A diagram that shows the direction of north and south and other main points of the compass
- The line that crosses the Earth in the middle. It is a line of latitude.
- The line that crosses the Earth in the middle. It is a line of longitutde.
14 Clues: Half of a sphere • The biggest continent • The smallest continent • The continent we live on • Lines that go East and West • Lines that go North and South • The continent by the South Pole • A smaller map within a bigger map • The only continent that is also a country • North, South, East, and West are all these • It tells you what the symbols on a map stand for • ...
Middle East Vocabulary Crossword 2021-08-31
Across
- / settlement in Israel where people share property and goods
- power / electricity is produced from running water
- aquifers / water collections underground
- / desert nomads
- / process of removing salt
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- / the hatred of Jews
- / ethnic group that lives in multiple different country's
- / ability to read and write
- al-Khali / empty Quarter
- canal / link between the Mediterranean and red sea
10 Clues: / desert nomads • / the hatred of Jews • al-Khali / empty Quarter • / process of removing salt • / ability to read and write • aquifers / water collections underground • power / electricity is produced from running water • canal / link between the Mediterranean and red sea • / ethnic group that lives in multiple different country's • ...
Middle East Menu Work 2018-11-08
Across
- a messenger of God
- most complex concept of Christianity
- a leader chosen by God
- when Christian soldiers from western Europe attacked Palestine in religous wars
- a dry area that forms behind a highland that captures rainfall and snow
Down
- a person who follows a religion related to Islam
- a region that streches from the Med. coast east through Mesopotania
- belifs about what is right and wrong
- underground layers of rock where water collects
- a person who follows a form of Islam similar to Shia Islam
10 Clues: a messenger of God • a leader chosen by God • belifs about what is right and wrong • most complex concept of Christianity • underground layers of rock where water collects • a person who follows a religion related to Islam • a person who follows a form of Islam similar to Shia Islam • a region that streches from the Med. coast east through Mesopotania • ...
Russia and Middle East 2022-09-23
Across
- How many time zones does Russia have?
- What is the largest desert?
- What is the longest railway in the world?
- Which country was Tetris made in?
- What do you call a place where fresh water makes it possible for life to exist in a dry area?
- Where is the transportation center of Russia?
Down
- Which side of Russia is warmer?
- SIberia is dominated by sprawling pine forests called
- Which lake has the world’s deepest freshwater lake?
- What Mountains form the border between Europe and Asia?
10 Clues: What is the largest desert? • Which side of Russia is warmer? • Which country was Tetris made in? • How many time zones does Russia have? • What is the longest railway in the world? • Where is the transportation center of Russia? • Which lake has the world’s deepest freshwater lake? • SIberia is dominated by sprawling pine forests called • ...
Middle East Crossword Puzzle 2025-08-16
Across
- A place full of water.
- A dry place that gets little to no rain
- A place almost fully surrounded by water.
- A group of people keeping products at high prices.
- When something is corroding away.
- To keep at a certain pace.
Down
- Water that comes for under the earth.
- The ______ of Hormuz.
- A quick powerful use of unlawful Government power.
- To not be public.
10 Clues: To not be public. • The ______ of Hormuz. • A place full of water. • To keep at a certain pace. • When something is corroding away. • Water that comes for under the earth. • A dry place that gets little to no rain • A place almost fully surrounded by water. • A quick powerful use of unlawful Government power. • A group of people keeping products at high prices.
North Africa and the Middle East 2022-04-01
Across
- Another word for pilgrimage.
- Great Britain and _______ made secret plans to divide much of the Ottoman Empire between themselves.
- The Ottoman sultans ruled over a __________ empire in which the people spoke many languages and practiced multiple religions.
- Who ruled the Safavid Empire?
- A nationalist movement that called for Europe's Jews to move to their ancient homeland.
- Who declared war in an effort to unite Muslims?
- In 1917 Palestine became this type of home for the Jewish people.
- This Affair pointed to the tensions between the rights of the individual versus the greater needs of the state.
- Who was the overall head of the Ottoman Empire?
- The conflict between the Ottomans and the Safavids was based on geography and ________.
- _______, or commander of Mecca offered to launch an Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire in return for British support for an independent Arab nation after the war.
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- In the secret Sykes-Picot Agreement of 1916, Great Britain and France decided that this region should be handled differently.
- What canal became a vital transportation link between Britain and its colony of India?
- Great Britain proclaimed that this place as a nation preparing for independence under British protection.
- In December 1918, Allied forces entered this capital and took the sultan into custody.
- Who did the Young Turks strengthen ties with in an effort to modernize, westernize, and industrialize the empire?
- Britain promised that this city would remain an independent Arab state in return for Arab help against the Ottomans in the War.
- Weak sultans, inflation, and the abandonment of the laws of Islam brought on the _______ of the Ottoman Empire.
- Also known as a community of non-Muslim people organized according to religion in which minority groups held a limited amount of power to rule themselves.
19 Clues: Another word for pilgrimage. • Who ruled the Safavid Empire? • Who declared war in an effort to unite Muslims? • Who was the overall head of the Ottoman Empire? • In 1917 Palestine became this type of home for the Jewish people. • What canal became a vital transportation link between Britain and its colony of India? • ...
Global History Review Unit #5 Regional Empires 2023-05-31
Across
- it was based on the ownership of land – as well between Lords and Vassals
- Came out of central Asia to take over China – spread empire west to Middle East (largest land empire
- cavalry—use of horses
- a time of peace (no more expansion) and great learning
- Tokugawa – name of the Shogun family that controlled Japan for almost 300 years;
- When new technologies allowed foreigners to reach Japan – Japan’s leaders began a policy
- the process for economic: everyone got what they needed – the basis for feudal economy – based
Down
- Code similar to BUSHIDO – term for Japanese Code of Conduct
- leaders of the Mongols
- European explorer/trader that traveled to China 👉 his stories later inspired European explorers to sail to the East
- began in the Middle East – spread all over the world
- Traditional Japan was governed by shogunate (similar to European feudalism)
- Road trade route linking China and the Middle East 👉 Mongols made it safe and prosperous
- a form of plague (disease) that spread quickly and killed many Europeans
- Arabs who worshipped the religion of Islam (Later - anyone who worshiped Islam)
15 Clues: cavalry—use of horses • leaders of the Mongols • began in the Middle East – spread all over the world • a time of peace (no more expansion) and great learning • Code similar to BUSHIDO – term for Japanese Code of Conduct • a form of plague (disease) that spread quickly and killed many Europeans • ...
Emma’s Christmas Crossword 2025-12-10
Across
- Epicentre of Hamilton
- Term of endearment
- Side of bed you like to steal
- First gig
- Betrayal show
- Reds
- Watering hole
- Middle amingo
Down
- Youngest brother
- Betsy’s first present
- Weird Italian Order
- Done the unthinkable
- Hamilton best chauffeur
- First Child
- The don of Hamilton
- Nicolas kryptonite
- Here’s
- Opposite of Pub East
18 Clues: Reds • Here’s • First gig • First Child • Betrayal show • Watering hole • Middle amingo • Youngest brother • Term of endearment • Nicolas kryptonite • Weird Italian Order • The don of Hamilton • Done the unthinkable • Opposite of Pub East • Epicentre of Hamilton • Betsy’s first present • Hamilton best chauffeur • Side of bed you like to steal
Global History Review Unit #5 Regional Empires 2023-05-30
Across
- trade route linking China and the Middle East Mongols made it safe and prosperous
- began in the Middle East – spread all over the world
- Traditional Japan was governed by shogunate (similar to European feudalism)
- cavalry—use of horses
- leaders of the Mongols
Down
- each local area was run on its own (Barbarian tribes
- a form of plague (disease) that spread quickly and killed many Europeans
- a time of peace (no more expansion) and great learning
- Arabs who worshipped the religion of Islam (Later - anyone who worshiped Islam)
- Came out of central Asia to take over China – spread empire west to Middle East (largest land empire ever)
- European explorer/trader that traveled to Chinahis stories later inspired European explorers to sail to the East
11 Clues: cavalry—use of horses • leaders of the Mongols • each local area was run on its own (Barbarian tribes • began in the Middle East – spread all over the world • a time of peace (no more expansion) and great learning • a form of plague (disease) that spread quickly and killed many Europeans • Traditional Japan was governed by shogunate (similar to European feudalism) • ...
middle east 2022-11-14
Across
- jews were killed
- you believe in god
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- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
- people who adhere to Islam, an Abrahamic religion
- marginal mediterranean sea of the Atlantic Ocean lying between Europe and Asia, east of the Balkans, south of the East European Plain, west of the Caucasus, and north of Anatolia
5 Clues: jews were killed • you believe in god • people who adhere to Islam, an Abrahamic religion • a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. • ...
Middle east 2020-10-05
5 Clues: Semi-nomadic • lived in Iran before Islam • Group A group that shares the same belief • majority of the people in the middle east • Group A group that shares the same common culture
Middle East 2024-03-28
5 Clues: A government run by religious leaders • A country created as a homeland for Jews • An organization that operates an oil cartel • He made peace with Israel and was assassinated in 1981 • An important transportation route from the Mediterranean to the Red Seas
Middle East Asia 2022-11-16
7 Clues: twin towers • US defeated Taiban • most that practice Islam • stop iraq from making WMD's • followers are called Muslims • sea north of the Indian Ocean • runs from Turkey and though Iraq
Priya's Middle East Misconceptions Puzzle 2018-01-06
Across
- True or false?: Today the country with the largest muslim population is Indonesia.
- Malala was targeted by the _________.
- Iqbal Hasih escaped child labor with the help of the Bonded Labor _________ Fund.
- A ___________is someone who is a part of the Islamic beliefs.
- The bullet that hit Malala ended up in her_______________.
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- Abraham,____, and Joseph are all included in islam.
- Pakistan is between _______ and the Middle East.
- The terms "muslim" and "_______________" don't share the same meaning.
- ___________ openly offends an entire culture (muslim culture).(The answer is a city and a department)
- True or false?: There are as many, if not more, women in Middle Eastern universities.
- Not everyone in the Middle East speaks ___________.
11 Clues: Malala was targeted by the _________. • Pakistan is between _______ and the Middle East. • Abraham,____, and Joseph are all included in islam. • Not everyone in the Middle East speaks ___________. • The bullet that hit Malala ended up in her_______________. • A ___________is someone who is a part of the Islamic beliefs. • ...
GHS Cameron Wilson middle east 2021-05-23
Chapter 27: Middle East Transition 2014-12-04
Across
- The idea to unite all Arab nations with one common culture and one common language.
- the oldest monotheistic religion
- Belief in many gods
- A form of government in which one person takes and maintains control by the use of force.
- Sacred law of Islam
- Prejudice against Jews.
- The document that gave the Jews a homeland
- belief that there is only one God
- Form of government in which the people chose the leaders who represent them.
Down
- Islamic Movement against westernization and secularism that supports a return to the values of the Koran.
- The movement by Theodor Herzl to achieve a homeland for the Jews
- country in which is the homeland of the Jews
- people that are constantly in conflict with the Jews over territory in Israel.
- Monarchy Form of government in which one person has complete control of the government and people within the country. Generally this power will stay within a certain family.
14 Clues: Belief in many gods • Sacred law of Islam • Prejudice against Jews. • the oldest monotheistic religion • belief that there is only one God • The document that gave the Jews a homeland • country in which is the homeland of the Jews • The movement by Theodor Herzl to achieve a homeland for the Jews • ...
KRANOWITZ CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2017-07-26
Across
- Town where your mother grew up
- Number of states in USA
- Winner of 2017 Superbowl
- Capital city of Rhode Island
- Ocean that borders East coast of USA
- Largest US state
Down
- Largest planet in Solar System
- City/town where your father grew up
- Smallest US state
- First US President
- Democratic country in MIddle East
- President during Civil War
12 Clues: Largest US state • Smallest US state • First US President • Number of states in USA • Winner of 2017 Superbowl • President during Civil War • Capital city of Rhode Island • Largest planet in Solar System • Town where your mother grew up • Democratic country in MIddle East • City/town where your father grew up • Ocean that borders East coast of USA
MAP (Middle East) 2024-08-21
Across
- Ocean located at 15 degrees N and 60 degrees E
- Country with relative location of north of India
- Sea located at absolute location of 45 degree N and 30 degrees E
Down
- Country with relative location of southwest of Pakistan
- Ocean that borders Yemen on eastern border
- Continent Afghanistan is located on
- Tropic line of longitude 30 degrees east runs through
- Sea located at 45 degrees N and 60 degrees E
8 Clues: Continent Afghanistan is located on • Ocean that borders Yemen on eastern border • Sea located at 45 degrees N and 60 degrees E • Ocean located at 15 degrees N and 60 degrees E • Country with relative location of north of India • Tropic line of longitude 30 degrees east runs through • Country with relative location of southwest of Pakistan • ...
