middle east Crossword Puzzles

15 Clues: east of Oman • south of Iraq • west of Yemen • north of Iran • north of syria • south of turkey • north of pakistan • south-east of iraq • south of afganistan • north of turkmenistan • south of persian gulf • south of persian gulf • north of Saudi Arabia • south of Turkmenistan • north of Saudi Arabia

15 Clues: Islam bible • Islam worship holy place • one main type of government • longest river in the middle east • 2nd largest religion in the world • the other name for the middle east • who drew the map for the Middle East • the biggest country in the middle east • the empire that dominated the middle east • what was the first name of the middle east • ...

14 Clues: the Holy City • Muslims holy book • Who talked to Angels • what color is the box • Middle East Government • how is the Koran organized • 2nd largest religion in the world • What country has the Jordan River • a small country that starts with Q • witch religion sings at the black box • who is the greatest prophet of all time • How many countries are in the middle east • ...

13 Clues: Holy war • Traditional Islamic law code • to recreate the nation of Israel • Terrorist group responsible for 9/11 • Minority branch of Islam (mostly in Iran) • Palestinian Government in charge of the west bank • Terrorist Organization in control of the Gaza Strip in Israel/Palestine • General ethnic term describing the non-Jewish population of much of the Middle East • ...

15 Clues: Lowest point on dry land • Turkey's highest mountain • A scarce freshwater source • Elevation of the middle east • Transportation for the desert • The climate of the middle east • A water source found in the desert • Common vegetation in the middle east • An occupation for living near rivers • The dominant language in the middle east • The dominant religion in the middle east • ...

15 Clues: shah Pahlavi • uprising intifada • Kuwait in 1990 iraq • leader of Iraq Hussein • opposed westernization • leader who died in 2004 Arafat • migrated here in the 1800s Palestine • 1948, this was a Jewish state Israel • the shah and was put in exile khomeini • taken away from them after the Iranian Revolution women • countries rely on the middle east for this resource oil • ...

16 Clues: synonym for dry. • Landlock Country. • Renewable Energy. • Humans using land. • Location of Mt.Ararat. • Lowest spot in dry land. • Common natural disasters. • One of the richest cities. • Driest place in Middle East. • Location for World Cup 2022. • Highest point in Middle East. • Found commonly in Middle East. • Dominant religion in Middle East. • river longest river in the world. • ...

16 Clues: synonym for dry. • Landlock Country. • Renewable Energy. • Humans using land. • Location of Mt.Ararat. • Lowest spot in dry land. • Common natural disasters. • One of the richest cities. • Driest place in Middle East. • Location for World Cup 2022. • Highest point in Middle East. • Found commonly in Middle East. • Dominant religion in Middle East. • river longest river in the world. • ...

16 Clues: synonym for dry. • Landlock Country. • Renewable Energy. • Humans using land. • Location of Mt.Ararat. • Lowest spot in dry land. • Common natural disasters. • One of the richest cities. • Driest place in Middle East. • Location for World Cup 2022. • Highest point in Middle East. • Found commonly in Middle East. • Dominant religion in Middle East. • river longest river in the world. • ...

25 Clues: Major site of reverence and prayer for Jews. • The most precious resource of the Middle East. • Dam that controls the flooding of the Nile River. • The Artistic style of writing in the Middle East. • A body of water found in the middle of the desert. • Most people in the Middle East practice this religion. • ...

25 Clues: Christian text • founder of Islam • founder of Judaism • followers of Judaism • someone who runs away • is the hatred of Jews • strict laws used daily • founder of Christianity • Jewish place of worship • a non-religious government • a promise to Jews from God • Jewish holy site in Jerusalem • the killing of Jews by Hitler • Muslim holy site in Jerusalem • computer controlled irrigation • ...

40 Clues: What is Muhammad? • Citizens get two votes. • What is Islams god name? • Whats Judaism's god name? • What is a tax on imports? • What is to divide or cut up? • Who did the ottoman side with? • Citizens can only get one vote. • Who's the king of Saudi Arabia? • What was the new empire called? • Whats Islam's place of Worship? • What government is ruled by one? • ...

26 Clues: Islamic holy book • belief in many gods • belief in only 1 god • Jewish holy building • Islamic holy building • Jewish day of worship • Islamic day of worship • Christian holy building • another name for farming • Christian day of worship • ground is good for growing crops • ancient Mesopotamian form of writing • One of the rivers important to Mesopotamia • ...

31 Clues: Tax on imported goods • Limit on imported goods • Contamination of water bodies • Native or inhabitant of Persia • To stop trade completely with a country • Runs through two countries Turkey and Iraq • Materials that can be used for economic gain • Key Water source for Israel Syria and Lebanon • Where food is produced for sales in the market • ...

20 Clues: a Jew's homeland • founder of Islam • a Jew's language • have no homeland • language of Turks • language of Arabs • language of Kurds • a Persian's language • Muhammad's successor • a Jew's worshiping area • founder of Christianity • this is a Turk's homeland • were driven out of their homeland • originate from the Ottoman Empire • act when the Jews were forced out • ...

20 Clues: - home of the pyrimades • - the holy book of ismlam • - the worlds oldest religion • - the holy month for muslims • - most popular sport in turkey • - the offial langues of israel • - largest exporter of patrolim • - the most holiest city in islam • - evergreen native too afganistan • - on the eastern shore of lake van • - man from israel that bends spoons • ...

30 Clues: to divide up a country • language spoken in Iran • Only believing in one god • Oldest abrahamic religion • hate or prejudice for Jews • genocide of jews during ww2 • shell of the Ottoman Empire after WW1 • Terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 • majorty ethnic group in the Middle East. • largest country on the Arabian Peninsula • main ethnicity in this country is Persian • ...

28 Clues: Fighting with Israel • Britain controlled after WWI • Majority Muslim sect in Iran • Country with most oil reserves • A Muslim empire based in Turkey • Majority Muslim sect in Middle East • Original language of the Jewish people • Jewish people who live in the Holy Land • Allowed to become independent after WWI • An Arab Prophet: founder of Islam religion • ...

25 Clues: north of Iran • north of Jordan and west of Iraq • north of Yemen and south of Iraq • north of Cyprus and west or Iran • south of Iran and east of Kuwait • east of Egypt and west of Jordan • south of Turkey and west of Syria • south of Turkey and west of Syria • south of Pakistan and east of Oman • north of Pakistan and east of Iran • south of Syria and and west of Iraq • ...

28 Clues: The majority Muslim sect in Iran • Arab prophet founder of the religion of Islam • & Iraq, Territories Britain occupied after WW1 • The majority Muslim sect across the Middle East • “The Uprising” against Israel by some Palestinians • Predominantly Jewish group who lives in the Holy Land • Arabia, Middle Eastern country with the most oil reserves • ...

20 Clues: 🏜️ A dry desert in Syria, Iraq, and Jordan. • 🏜️ A desert in southern Israel. It is hot and dry. • 🌄 A high, flat area in Turkey. It has farms and towns. • 🏜️ A desert area in Egypt. It connects Africa to Asia. • ⛰️ A mountain range in Lebanon. It gets snow in winter. • 🏜️ A desert in Iran. It has salt flats and gets very hot. • ...

21 Clues: an island country • __ Borders Bahrain • __ is northwest of Pakistan • Capital city of Saudi Arabia • Amman is the capital city of __ • a disputed area of Israel,___ strip • __ has coastline on the Arabian Sea • largest city of United Arab Emirates • North of Israel is the country of __ • Bordering to the east of Syria is __. • capital city of the country west of Iran • ...

20 Clues: Islams followers • Founder of Islam • Founder of Judism • Islamic scared text • The Jews scared text • Jews place of worship • Founder of Christianity • Islamic place of worship • The christians scared text • Christains place of worship • This place specializes in oil • The princables that muslims need to follow • The place where muslims visit before they die • ...

23 Clues: the capital of Iran • the capital of isreal • the capital of Turkey • A tax on imported goods • A ban on imported goods • the loest & saltiest sea • the capital of Afganistan • A limit on imported goods • the capital of Sadi Arabia • A resource supplied by nature • The people make the decisions • The goverment makes the decisions • A economic system based on customs • ...

25 Clues: Many were • Center of Mecca • Most Muslims are is • Mohammed was born in • Greatest Mongol ruler • Mohammed was raised by • Shi'ites are mostly in • ________ largest religion • A collection of ethnic groups • Greatest Emporor of Byzantium • Leader of the Austro Hungarians • Remains of Eastern Roman Empire • 4th Pillar: Fast During _______ • Mother died when Mohammed was ___ • ...

22 Clues: Ruler. • Lawlessness. • Citizen army. • Independence. • An arc of rich land. • The language of Iran. • Conservative religious leaders. • Run without religious influence. • The right to decide their own political future. • Comprises a country's basic support facilities. • Process that preserves precious water resources. • Ancient system of underground and surface canals. • ...

22 Clues: Ruler. • Lawlessness. • Citizen army. • Independence. • An arc of rich land. • The language of Iran. • Conservative religious leaders. • Run without religious influence. • The right to decide their own political future. • Comprises a country's basic support facilities. • Process that preserves precious water resources. • Ancient system of underground and surface canals. • ...

21 Clues: Iran's government • Israel's government • The capital of Iraq • The capital of Qatar • The capital of Turkey • Saudi Arabia's government • The main religion in Iran • City The capital of Kuwait • Strip This is located in Israel • Strip This is located in Israel • The second largest country in SWA • River River that runs through Iraq • The man resource in Southwest Asia • ...

21 Clues: Capital of Iran • Capital of Iraq • one humped camel • Capital of Syria • Capital of Jordan • largest continent • Capital of Israel • largest peninsula • Capital of Turkey • Capital of Lebanon • worlds largest city • height of Mt Everest • lowest point on earth • most populous country • cradle of civilization • Capital of Saudi Arabia • head of the Bedouin tribe • east where civilization began • ...

21 Clues: 1st Prime Minister of Israel • Organization of oil-producing states • This religion's holy book is the Torah • Leader of Egypt during the Suez Crisis • This religion's holy book is the Quran • The belief that there is only one ultimate God • Areas controlled by British & French following WWI • Country formerly known as Persia, ruled by the shah • ...

31 Clues: Tax on imported goods • Limit on imported goods • Contamination of water bodies • Native or inhabitant of Persia • To stop trade completely with a country • Runs through two countries Turkey and Iraq • Materials that can be used for economic gain • Key Water source for Israel Syria and Lebanon • Where food is produced for sales in the market • ...

23 Clues: The Jewish New Year • The holy book of Islam • The holy book of Judaism • The holiest city for Muslims • The holy book of Christianity • The original leader of Judaism • A person forced to flee their home • A holy city for all three religions • Country where the Arab Spring began • The most important prophet of Islam • Christians believe he was the messiah • ...

25 Clues: Country east of Iran • Capital city of Iraq • Capital city of Iran • Country east of Syria • Country north of Yemen • Country east of Israel • Country north of Jordan • The capital city of Turkey • Body of water north of Iran • Country south of Saudi Arabia • Country south of the Black Sea • Northeastern country in Africa • Body of water southeast of Oman • ...

27 Clues: Goddess of love • Babylonian astronomer • Inventor of the wheel • First written law code • River of ancient Egypt • Canaanite god of storm • Sumerian writing system • Major city in Phoenicia • Empire known for archers • Ancient Persian religion • Road Historic trade route • Capital of ancient Persia • Ancient Mesopotamian city • Trade city on the Red Sea • Pharaoh known for pyramids • ...

29 Clues: The Decalogue • The Gate of God • Capital of Assyria • Mohammed’s successors, • The holy book of Islam • Overthrew the Assyrians • Fell to Assyria in 586 BC • Fell to Babylon in 586 BC • Land named after Ham’s son • Devoted followers Mohammed • The husband of Queen Ester • A nation directly ruled by God • King of Babylon from 1792-1750 • The capital of David’s kingdom • ...

24 Clues: Home of the Jews • Muslim Holy text • Jewish Holy text • Belief in one God • Christian Holy text • An Iranian Ethnic Group • Language spoken by Kurds • a Muslim place of worship • language spoken by Persians • Most common language of Arabs • A group that a common religion • The more common section of Islam • a headscarf worn by Muslim women • The main religion practiced by Arabs • ...

25 Clues: prejudice against Jewish people. • a person who is forced from their home. • the oil cartel of Middle Eastern nations. • the holy city, controlled internationally. • the 1973 war began on this important Jewish holiday. • the location of the first peace negotiation in 1978. • the forced dispersal of ancient Jews from Palestine. • ...

26 Clues: Parliament name for Israel • Freedoms that citizens have • Government is led by a king • Leader of the group Al-Queda • Two bodies in the legislature • One person has all of the power • When Iraq invaded Kuwait for oil • The Muslims of the branch of Islam • The leader of Iraq until was killed • U.S President during the attack of 9/11 • Ethnic group that lives all over the M.E • ...

23 Clues: Rule by one • An area of land • Belief in one god • The first religion • War between groups • Famous dam in Egypt • Are you rich or poor? • Jewish place of worship • Muslim holy rock in Kaaba • Resources occurring in nature • A naturally occurring barrier • Complete rule by king or queen • An oil cartel in the middle east • A city in Israel that is very holy • ...

26 Clues: Israel's legislature • the leader of al-queda • two levels of a legislature • the year America invaded Iraq • the dictator of Iraq until 2003 • ruled by a king, queen, or prince • the year America invaded Afghanistan • chemical weapons of mass destruction • one of the sites attacked during 9-11 • the day that al-Queda attacked America • ...

38 Clues: Hitler was born in • To divide a territory • "Night of broken glass" • WW1 ended after ____ years • Russia's leader during WW1 • Germany's leader during WW1 • What country was est. in 1948 • The Ottoman's greatest leader • Communicating to avoid conflict • Hitler wanted to restore Germany's • Battle of the Bulge was GER's last • Arguably Hitler's greatest weakness • ...

30 Clues: River:Starts with E • Sunni and Shia religions • The unfair hatred towards Jews • A group with a common religion. • River: A tiger(name hint) river • Persian what?(rhymes with golf) • A group that has a common culture. • Canal:Starts with S and ends with z • The commom religoion for most Israelis • The country where most Israelis live at • ...

23 Clues: holy war • pilgrimage to Mecca • father of the church • Non-Muslim communities • hatred and fear of Jews • huge many tiered temple • successor to the prophet • kings in the Safavid empire • the writing of the Sumerians • young men who kept temple records • a nation ruled by religious leaders • forceful acts in response to an injury • short stories with simple moral lessons • ...

40 Clues: What is Muhammad? • Citizens get two votes. • What is Islams god name? • What is a tax on imports? • Whats Judaism's god name? • What is to divide or cut up? • Who did the ottoman side with? • Citizens can only get one vote. • Who's the king of Saudi Arabia? • What was the new empire called? • Whats Islam's place of Worship? • What government is ruled by one? • ...

40 Clues: What is Muhammad? • Citizens get two votes. • What is Islams god name? • What is a tax on imports? • Whats Judaism's god name? • What is to divide or cut up? • Who did the ottoman side with? • Whats Islam's place of Worship? • Citizens can only get one vote. • Who's the king of Saudi Arabia? • What was the new empire called? • What government is ruled by one? • ...

22 Clues: Title for King in Iran. • Type of government in Iran. • Jewish State created in 1947. • President of Iraq from 1979-2003. • Palestinian word for catastrophe. • Desire to create a Jewish homeland. • Type of government in Saudi Arabia. • Home to the world's tallest building. • Palestinian area controlled by Jordan. • Largest country on the Arabian Peninsula. • ...

30 Clues: Hate against the Jews • Movement to protect the Jews • The Jewish homeland created in 1948 • Nationalism Idea to give Kurds a home • Religion that was started by Muhammed • This ethnic group mainly lives in Iran • The first and original Abrahamic religion • Sea The sea between Egypt and Saudi Arabia • Sea, Sea that connects to the Indian Ocean • ...

20 Clues: Fabrics • Iran long ago. • Noah's lookout tower. • Muhammad's Bethlehem. • Largest water up high. • One quarter of Iranians. • Middle East's moneymaker. • Dardanelles and Bosporus. • Sheep eat lots of grass here. • These people have prayer mats. • Eastern and Armenian Churches. • Greece and Turkey argue over this. • Tried to make Iran not so Islamic. • ...

23 Clues: Oil Production • Cruel Government • Capital of Israel • Large Egyptian Dam • Holy Book is Torah • Holy book is Quran • Holy Book is Bible • Belief in only 1 god • Resources From Nature • A Jewish Congregation • The Movement of People • Disagreement or Argument • An Area Part of a Country • Center Place for Speified Group • Problems Caused by People or Nature • ...

20 Clues: Belief in one god • Prejudice against Jews • A tax on imported goods • a person's ability to read or write • A process of removing salt from ocean water • a system of money in general use in a particular country • A limit placed on the quantity of a product that can be imported • The measure of how much one currency is worth in relation to another. • ...

39 Clues: Jewish holy text • prophet of Islam • belief in one god • holy text of Islam • guidelines for Muslims • founder of Christianity • holy text of Christianity • received the Ten Commandments • father of monotheism and Judaism • where Mohammad ascended into heaven • terrorist organization formed in Lebanon • the number of times Muslims pray each day • ...

26 Clues: hit on 9/11. • King or Queen rule. • Leader of Al-Qaeda. • Israel's legislature. • President during 9/11. • Terrorist Attack on US. • The year 9/11 happened. • Freedoms citizens have. • US went into Iraq had these. • One person has complete power. • group that attacked US on 9/11. • Iraq wanted Kuwait's oil access. • President during Persian gulf war. • ...

30 Clues: Capital of Iran • Capital of Iraq • Capital of Qatar • Capital of Jordan • Capital of Turkey • Capital of Armenia • Capital of Mongolia • Capital of Uzbekistan • Leader of North Korea • Capital of Azerbaijan • Capital of Saudi Arabia • Kazakhstan’s top export • National sport of Japan • Founder of modern Turkey • Home of the Forbidden City • Capital city of South Korea • ...

20 Clues: Founded in 1971 • The capital of UAE • A territory in Israel • The holy book of Islam • Egypt's national flower • Islam's month of fasting • Monarchy founded in 1747 • The holiest city in Islam • Israel's official language • A holiday celebrated in Judaism • The last monarch of Afghanistan • River The longest river in the world. • A terrorist group that rules Afghanistan • ...

26 Clues: Year of 9/11 • King or Queen • Two legislatures • Israel's parliament • President during 9/11 • Leader of the Taliban • Descendants of the Medes • Religion who uses a bible • Religion that uses the Kuran • One person has all the power • Leader of Al Queda during 9/11 • Longest religion in Middle East • Terrorist group in charge of 9/11 • President during Persian Gulf War • ...

37 Clues: region we are talking about • government based on religion • group that attacked Israel in 2023 • government ran directly by the people • Afghan resistance fighters during the 1980s • country that invaded Afghanistan in the 1980s • government where a king/queen has total control • Title of Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of the new Iran • ...

25 Clues: An ethnic group • An ethnic group. • scarcity in food • Canal A manmade canal. • the hatred towards Jews • one of these groups are Kruds. • Muslims The bigger group Muslims. • A terrorist group in The Middle East. • Muslims The smaller group of muslims. • One of the largest empire in the world. • Saudi Arabia is more _______ than market. • A pyshical feture that is next to Isreal. • ...

22 Clues: excessively dry. • Islamic guerrilla fighters. • a northwesterly wind in the Persian Gulf. • territory ruled by an Arab tribal leader. • a mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind. • a portion of land nearly surrounded by water. • any grain like barley, oats, or wheat, grown for food. • a conservative form of Islam distinct from Sunni and Shia sects. • ...

34 Clues: a Muslim place of worship. • a nomadic Arab of the desert. • a permanent intergovernmental Organization • a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found. • the birthplace of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. • the process of removing salts or other minerals from seawater • are the chemical products obtained from petroleum by refining. • ...

23 Clues: "The land between rivers" • Mesopotamia is now known as • The Sumerians used astronomy to create a • The Middle East is located on this continent • Sumerians are known for their effective system of • Ancient Sumerian epic hero who seeks eternal life • Today, the Middle East is important because of its • The Hebrew Bible is known to Christians today as the • ...

20 Clues: The holy book of Islam. • The holy book of Judaism. • Land Another name for Israel. • The holy book of Christianity. • Building of worship for Muslims. • Was formed as a Jewish homeland in 1948. • Many people of Iran are of this religion. • Abraham left Mesopotamia and settled here. • The most spoken language in the Middle East. • Commandments The most important Jewish laws. • ...

40 Clues: What is Muhammad? • Citizens get two votes. • What is Islams god name? • What is a tax on imports? • Whats Judaism's god name? • What is to divide or cut up? • Who did the ottoman side with? • What was the new empire called? • Citizens can only get one vote. • Whats Islam's place of Worship? • Who's the king of Saudi Arabia? • What government is ruled by one? • ...

20 Clues: The ability to read and write. • Collective farming settlement in Israel. • Water that has been underground for centuries. • Electricity produced from the energy of running water. • The watering of land to make it ready for agriculture. • Hatred of Jews simply because they practiced Jewish faith. • A desert in southern Saudi Arabia known as the empty quarter. • ...

28 Clues: Islamic holy book • Majority Islamic Sect • Minority Islamic Sect • government type of Iran • former dictator of Iraq • most holy city for Islam • largest ethnic group of Iran • law system based on the Quran • country formerly spelled "Turkey" • result of the Arab Spring in Syria • major resource for most ME countries • shared cultural and ancestral identity • ...

26 Clues: founder of Judaism • a follower of Islam • belief in only one God • founder of Islam in 600 AD • process to take the salt out of sea water • _____ Quarter: a large desert in Saudi Arabia • bringing in water from another location to water crops. • narrow strip of water connecting 2 large bodies of water. • branch of Islam that followed a caliph related to Muhammad. • ...

22 Clues: beleve in Allah • a natural barrier • belives in one god • ended the Nile's flooding • a specific geographic area • a fertile spot in a desert • a holy city for 3 religions • sources resources from nature. • Muslims make a pilgrimage here. • a group of peoplejourneying together • ruled by one person who has all the power. • the state by Egypt, Jordan,Syria,and Lebanon • ...

22 Clues: beleve in Allah • a natural barrier • belives in one god • ended the Nile's flooding • a specific geographic area • a fertile spot in a desert • a holy city for 3 religions • sources resources from nature. • Muslims make a pilgrimage here. • a group of peoplejourneying together • ruled by one person who has all the power. • the state by Egypt, Jordan,Syria,and Lebanon • ...

22 Clues: Became the first Jew • The holy book of Islam • Believe in only one God • The holy book for Christians • The place of worship for Jews • The city where Jesus was born • The month of Fasting for Muslims • The place of worship for Muslims • The place of worship for Christians • The day of worship for many Christians • This is the ancient language of Israel • ...

26 Clues: democracy/ • government • during 9-11 • of afghanistan • world religion • of saudi arabia • leader of israel • of mass destruction • leader is in control • position is inherited • a country has two parties • religion in the middle east • war between iraq and kuwait • great big landscape in the us • that circulates around one god • father of president during 9-11 • ...

20 Clues: A desert in North Africa • A major shipping lane for oil • A place of worship for Muslims • Longest river in the world is the • This is the sacred book of Judaism • Getting fresh water by extracting salt • Generates 10 billion Kilowatts per year • This is the sacred book of Christianity • A theocratic government is often characterized by • ...

25 Clues: Capital of oman • A month of fasting • Land Between rivers • The holy book of islam • Historical person to Kuwait • An owl native to Afganistan • Dry shrubland in the desert - savannah area • a landlocked country in South-Central Asia. • Rich in oil,Invaded by Iraq in the Gulf War • Capital of west bank (Palenstine) and Israel • Located in NE Africa, Nile river starts here • ...

20 Clues: religon • government • isreal leader • torrist attack • citizens vote president • citizens vote legislator • branch with two chambers • 41st president of the United States • freedom of speech, religion, assembly • nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, • armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country • Saudi-born militant leader who was the founder • ...

20 Clues: Islamic house of worship • Islamic/Middle Eastern 'flea market' • this body of water is the life of Egypt • the number one export of the Middle East • the dominant ethnicity of the Middle East is ______ • this language is the dominant language of the region • the vast majority of the Middle East follows this faith • ...

25 Clues: An ethnic group • An ethnic group. • scarcity in food • Canal A manmade canal. • the hatred towards Jews • one of these groups are Kruds. • Muslims The bigger group Muslims. • Muslims The smaller group of muslims. • A terrorist group in The Middle East. • One of the largest empire in the world. • Saudi Arabia is more _______ than market. • A pyshical feture that is next to Isreal. • ...

23 Clues: Rule by one • An area of land • Belief in one god • The first religion • War between groups • Famous dam in Egypt • Are you rich or poor? • Jewish place of worship • Muslim holy rock in Kaaba • Resources occurring in nature • A naturally occurring barrier • Complete rule by king or queen • An oil cartel in the middle east • A city in Israel that is very holy • ...

23 Clues: Rule by one • An area of land • Belief in one god • The first religion • War between groups • Famous dam in Egypt • Are you rich or poor? • Jewish place of worship • Muslim holy rock in Kaaba • Resources occurring in nature • A naturally occurring barrier • Complete rule by king or queen • An oil cartel in the middle east • A city in Israel that is very holy • ...

22 Clues: beleve in Allah • a natural barrier • belives in one god • ended the Nile's flooding • a specific geographic area • a fertile spot in a desert • a holy city for 3 religions • sources resources from nature. • Muslims make a pilgrimage here. • a group of peoplejourneying together • ruled by one person who has all the power. • the state by Egypt, Jordan,Syria,and Lebanon • ...

30 Clues: Holiest city in Islam. • Capital of Ottoman Empire. • Founding ideology of Turkey. • Last name of Zionist founder. • Last sultan of Ottoman Empire. • Strip between Israel and Egypt. • King who was promised greater Syria. • Holy city invaded by British on foot. • Railroad blown up during Arab Revolt. • Last name of U.S. President during WW1. • ...

37 Clues: Jordan's capital • Lebanon's capital • Moroccan mountains • Damascus is its capital • water body north of Qatar • "colored" sea north of Turkey • water body east of Azerbaijan • island nation south of Turkey • Israel's neighbor to the north • Iran's capital and largest city • Ankara is this country's capital • strait between Spain and Morocco • capital and largest city in Iraq • ...

20 Clues: sea between the Arabian Peninsula and Africa • a sea surrounded by europe, africa, and asia • the value that people bring to the marketplace • a ban on trade with a country for political reasons • a tax placed on goods that are bought into a country • an economicthat combines command and market economiies • body of water separating the Arabian Peninsula from Iran • ...

20 Clues: a tax • a ban • a limit • gross national product • gross domestic product • the saltiest sea in the world • a human working for a company • a making or becoming specialized • resource materials supplied by nature • is a combination of market and command • Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries • this is when the decisions are based on customs • ...

23 Clues: Doha • Sanaa • Anman • Manama • Tehran • Ankara • Riyadh • Beirut • Muscat • Nicosia • Baghdad • Damascus • Jerusalem • Abu Dahbi • Kuwait City • Islamic place of worship • The ancient ruins in Jordan • Nomadic people of the Arabian desert • This is the 2nd largest city in Israel • Israel is known as this for God's people • The process of removing salt from saltwater • ...

22 Clues: sell to other countries • buy from other countries • how much of a good is available • Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. • _______ economy allows the market to drive economic decisions. • this means a country does something very well and makes money from it. • a limit on how many goods can be made in another country and sold here. • ...

46 Clues: The Muslim holy book • ______ was created in 1948 • Where Jewish people worship • The Holy Book for Christians • The arabic version of Barbie • The remaining leader of Syria • The holy book of the Jewish faith • In what building to Muslims worship? • How many times a day do Muslims pray? • Turkish belongs to this language family • The headscarf worn by many Muslim women • ...

25 Clues: The name of Israels legislature • The dominant religion in Israel • The dominant religion in the Middle East • The dictator of Iraq during the Gulf War • Ruled by a king, queen, price or princess • Ruled by one leader, little citizen power • A war in which Iraq invaded Kuwait for oil • The year that the US was attacked by the Al-Queda • ...

22 Clues: Abrahams wife • The Jewish Homeland • Holy book of judaism • Holy book for Muslims • era of hunter gathers • first written language • the worship of one god • Holy book for Christians • the worship of many gods • first 5 books of the bible • day of rest for a jewish person • first food stuff made with barely • Type of land you need to grow food • a way to get water where you need it • ...

30 Clues: west of Oman • east of Iraq • east of Iran • west of Syria • south of Iraq • west of Jordan • east of Israel • east of Red Sea • south of Turkey • north of Israel • south of Black Sea • west of Arabian Sea • east of Afghanistan • west of the Red Sea • east of Saudi Arabia • north of Saudi Arabia • north of Gulf of Aden • west of United Arab Emirates • (BODY OF WATER) east of Oman • ...

12 Clues: / became communist country • / Declared U.S as an enemy • / created the 265 day calendar • / one of the religious groups in Africa • / area between Tigris & Euphrates River • Empire / ended defeated in World War || • / gained independence from Italy in 1951 • / common disease African people died from • / became independent 4 years after World War || • ...

12 Clues: Leader of the PLO • Main branch of Islam • US presidential retreat • Militant Palestinian group • An offshoot of the Haganah • Supporter of a Jewish nation • Holy Jewish site in Jerusalem • An occupied Palestinian territory • Arabic word meaning to 'shake off' • Anti-Israeli group based in Lebanon • Last name of assassinated Israeli PM • Israeli policy to counter 1st intifada

20 Clues: also know as what • animal with no home • When an animal is gone • Had the first vet school • When an animals tail is removed • Became popular in medieval europe • Different types of the same animal • Money spent on pet costumes in 2014 • Domesticated 15,00 years ago in Asia • raised and cared for by humans for food • Provide legal recourse to animal dealers • ...

12 Clues: invaded Afghanistan in 1979 • Saddam _______ (leader of Iraq) • US believed this country had WMDs • rebels in Afghanistan ("holy warriors") • ruled in Afghanistan after the civil war • US overthrew what kind of leader in Iraq? • Massoud warned the US and Europe about him • supported the Mujahideen against the Soviets • 9/11 refers to _____ attacks in NYC and Pentagon • ...

12 Clues: / Declared U.S as an enemy • / became communist country • / created the 265 day calendar • / area between Tigris & Euphrates River • / one of the religious groups in Africa • Empire / ended defeated in World War || • / gained independence from Italy in 1951 • / common disease African people died from • / became independent 4 years after World War || • ...

12 Clues: prophet of Islam • pillars of islam • war of between religions • Main religion of the Middle East • ran over Iraq to get some turkey • the right Malala was fighting for • Name of someone who practices Islam • protagonist of "Where Men Win Glory" • head covering that Muslim women wear • group that attacked the United States on 9/11 • ...

17 Clues: the lowest point on Earth • the ability to sustain, or maintain • one way humans affect the environment • Turkey's highest mountain is Mount ____ • the dominate religion in the middle east • the dominate language in the middle east • river, streams, lakes, and ponds are all • features that naturally occur in the region • In the Middle East, fresh water sources are • ...

22 Clues: Mountain range in Turkey(More Than Just Deserts) • City in Egypt with over 10 million people today(Human Geography) • City in Turkey with over 10 million people today(Human Geography) • Rapid population growth has strained this resource(Human Geography) • The term "Middle East" comes from a ____ point of view(What's In A Name) • ...

19 Clues: Capital of Iraq • A member of Judaism • Worlds biggest desert • a fight against Islam • a system of government • The religion of Muslims • winter in Hindu calendar • Holiest city for muslims • Take weapon from opponent • A area where aircraft can't fly • a follower of the religion Islam • combative and aggressive in support • a form of religion, especially Islam • ...

12 Clues: Fierce warriors of the Ottoman Empire. • Leaders in Islam that followed Muhammad • Muhammad's journey to Medina from Mecca • The 5 key beliefs of Muslims around the world. • Belief in only 1 god (Judaism & Islam are examples) • Key city in Israel where the Western Wall is located. • first Caliph who helped conquer the Arabian Peninsula. • ...

19 Clues: it • desert • ______ in ways • the middle east • world from turkey • in the middle east • what is the largest • What is the first piller • what is the government of turkey • Islamic _____ is very simular to • What is the population of Turkey • True or false the middle east is • 2nd largest Religion in the world • True or false Ravi from Jessie is • what is the other word for islamic • ...

12 Clues: placing a ban on all trade • The ethnic group found in Iran • The religion founded by Jesus Christ • The country that persued the invasion • The ethnic group found in Saudi Arabia • One of the main players in the Desert Storm • The religion that has a Sunni and Shi'a split • The country that was invaded on August 2nd, 1990 • ...

21 Clues: Jews holy land • capital of Egypt • capital of Israel • mountains in turkey • great pyramid of... • home of the pyramids • territory’s in Israel • the second main river • animal used for travel • Many oil wars occur here • saltiest lake in the world • Sea that looks like a duck • longest river in the world • country to the left of Egypt • Larges country in Middle East • ...