middle east Crossword Puzzles
The Middle East and Ottoman Empire 2023-02-10
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- The Ottomans trained Christian boys from conquered towns to be soldiers.
- Life in this region is dependent upon the amount and location of this resource.
- Chief leader of Islamic empires such as the Ottoman.
- The religion with the most followers in the Middle East.
- The main ethnic group of the Middle East.
- Most of the interior of the Middle East is this landform.
- Legally protected minority religious communities found in the Ottoman Empire.
- strategically located contacting three different continents.
- The most widely used language of the Middle East.
- Technology used by Mehmed II to conquer Constantinople in 1453.
- This sultan conquered Constantinople.
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- The region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
- The major religion in Israel.
- The Middle East is slightly smaller than this country.
- the Middle East’s most important natural resource.
- Nickname or moniker given to Suleyman I.
- Sultan during the “Golden Age” of the Ottoman Empire (1520-1566).
- Founded the Ottoman Empire around 1299.
- This Islamic empire ruled large areas of the Middle East for 600 years.
- Besides being known as the “Magnificent,” Suleyman I was also called the “_______ .”
- Constantinople was called this name after being conquered by the Ottomans.
- Land that is capable of sustaining abundant plant growth
22 Clues: The major religion in Israel. • This sultan conquered Constantinople. • Founded the Ottoman Empire around 1299. • Nickname or moniker given to Suleyman I. • The main ethnic group of the Middle East. • The most widely used language of the Middle East. • the Middle East’s most important natural resource. • The region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. • ...
Kathryn Huber Middle East Crossword 2021-12-01
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- A sea in the middle east that is bordered by countries such as Egypt, Syria, and Turkey. This Sea starts with a M
- Sea in the Middle East That Starts With an R.
- A positive thing. This in the middle east includes water reaches areas in need.
- In this region you have a harder life because you have little to no access of water or good farming soil.
- in these places you have an overall easy life because you have easy access to jobs, food, good plumbing,and more.
- The most used language in the Middle East.
- Water only found in this place in deserts.
- A negative thing. This in the middle east can include salinization of the land, desalinization of seawater is possible, but only for wealthy countries, and irrigation materials are expensive.
- The main religion in the Middle East.
- Oil an Coal are this type of resource
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- The highest mountain in Turkey. Has two peaks reaching up to 16,945 feet.
- Body of water; Great crop source because it has lots of water for farming and easy access to fish.
- A Mountain Range that is in Iran that starts with an L.
- A country in the Middle East;Its it the most cool place in the Middle East and includes grasslands and receives more rain than the rest of the Middle East.
- The lowest point on Earth. It is as deep as 1300-1410 feet below sea level. It also has the highest salt content of any body of water.
- The ability maintain or sustain our current level of natural resources so that we may rely on them in the future
- A Gulf in the Middle East that starts. with a P
17 Clues: The main religion in the Middle East. • Oil an Coal are this type of resource • The most used language in the Middle East. • Water only found in this place in deserts. • Sea in the Middle East That Starts With an R. • A Gulf in the Middle East that starts. with a P • A Mountain Range that is in Iran that starts with an L. • ...
middle east phoenix barlup core#4 2021-12-02
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- this country compared to others is high on the latitude lines
- this is the dominant language in the middle east
- water is very ______ in the middle east
- has the highest salt content
- a gulf of water near the country oman
- there is the most population density in this country
- lines that determine the climate
- this is a mountain in iran
- earthquakes floods and mud slides
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- these is mountains in the middle east
- farmers had to make this to help with farming
- this is the elevation of the middle east
- this impacts where people can live
- this is a body of water
- this is found im abundance in the middle east
- this is a mountain range in turkey
- this is the dominent religion in the middle east
17 Clues: this is a body of water • this is a mountain in iran • has the highest salt content • lines that determine the climate • earthquakes floods and mud slides • this impacts where people can live • this is a mountain range in turkey • these is mountains in the middle east • a gulf of water near the country oman • water is very ______ in the middle east • ...
Ottoman Empire Crossword 22-23 2023-02-22
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- strategically located contacting three different continents.
- The religion with the most followers in the Middle East.
- The main ethnic group of the Middle East.
- The most widely used language of the Middle East.
- Chief leader of Islamic empires such as the Ottoman.
- Besides being known as the “Magnificent,” Suleyman I was also called the “_______ .”
- The major religion in Israel.
- The Middle East is slightly smaller than this country.
- Most of the interior of the Middle East is this landform.
- The region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
- Technology used by Mehmed II to conquer Constantinople in 1453.
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- This sultan conquered Constantinople. Known as “The Conqueror.”
- This Islamic empire ruled large areas of the Middle East for 600 years.
- Nickname or moniker given to Suleyman I. Suleyman the “_______________ “
- Life in this region is dependent upon the amount and location of this resource.
- Land that is capable of sustaining abundant plant growth
- Legally protected minority religious communities found in the Ottoman Empire.
- The Ottomans trained Christian boys from conquered towns to be soldiers.
- the Middle East’s most important natural resource.
- Sultan during the “Golden Age” of the Ottoman Empire (1520-1566).
- Constantinople was called this name after being conquered by the Ottomans.
- Founded the Ottoman Empire around 1299.
22 Clues: The major religion in Israel. • Founded the Ottoman Empire around 1299. • The main ethnic group of the Middle East. • The most widely used language of the Middle East. • the Middle East’s most important natural resource. • The region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. • Chief leader of Islamic empires such as the Ottoman. • ...
Lila Folmar Middle East 2021-12-01
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- These determine the climate across the globe.
- This is the language most spoken in the Middle East.
- An example of a salt water body of water.
- Has a cooler climate than the rest of the Middle East.
- This is the most common religion in the Middle East.
- People use water from rives to water farmland.
- Lowest point on earth
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- Ability to maintain the current level of natural resourses.
- In these areas you can only find water in oasis areas.
- The Middle East is mostly arid and semiarid.
- In the Middle East region, it is mostly desert with some forests in the north.
- Where most people in the Middle East live.
- Most plentiful natural source
- An example of a fresh water body of water.
- The Middle East is flat with some mountains.
15 Clues: Lowest point on earth • Most plentiful natural source • An example of a salt water body of water. • Where most people in the Middle East live. • An example of a fresh water body of water. • The Middle East is mostly arid and semiarid. • The Middle East is flat with some mountains. • These determine the climate across the globe. • ...
Catherine-Odette Appia's middle east crossword 2021-12-02
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- insufficient to satisfy the need or demand
- country in the middle east also know as the land between rivers
- non renewable energy
- sea in the middle east
- relatively flat (plains), with some plateaus and mountains
- sea in the middle east
- the region’s most plentiful natural resource
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- renewable resource
- the watering of farmland with water drawn from rivers
- the climate here is colder than the middle east
- the dominate religon in the middle east
- mountain range in the middle east
- climate in the middle east
- the language spoken in the middle east
14 Clues: renewable resource • non renewable energy • sea in the middle east • sea in the middle east • climate in the middle east • mountain range in the middle east • the language spoken in the middle east • the dominate religon in the middle east • insufficient to satisfy the need or demand • the region’s most plentiful natural resource • ...
Catherine-Odette Appia's middle east crossword 2021-12-02
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- insufficient to satisfy the need or demand
- country in the middle east also know as the land between rivers
- non renewable energy
- sea in the middle east
- relatively flat (plains), with some plateaus and mountains
- sea in the middle east
- the region’s most plentiful natural resource
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- renewable resource
- the watering of farmland with water drawn from rivers
- the climate here is colder than the middle east
- the dominate religon in the middle east
- mountain range in the middle east
- climate in the middle east
- the language spoken in the middle east
14 Clues: renewable resource • non renewable energy • sea in the middle east • sea in the middle east • climate in the middle east • mountain range in the middle east • the language spoken in the middle east • the dominate religon in the middle east • insufficient to satisfy the need or demand • the region’s most plentiful natural resource • ...
Middle East Review 2019-04-10
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- Majority religion practiced in the Middle East.
- This country is located to the east of Syria and west of Iran.
- This man-made feature connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
- The Islamic profession of faith.
- The largest hot desert on earth, located in northern Africa.
- Muslims pray at least _______ times per day.
- This is a body of land surrounded by water on three sides and includes countries like Saudi Arabia.
- This country is located south of the Mediterranean and west of the Red Sea.
- The climate of the Middle East can most easily be described as a...
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- The pillar of Islam that involves donating 2.5% of income to charity.
- Most abundant natural resource in the Middle East.
- Region made up of countries from northern Africa and southwest Asia.
- When there is not enough fresh water available to meet the needs of the population.
- They live in the West Bank and Gaza Strip territories of Israel.
- Fasting from dusk until dawn during Ramadan.
- This country was created to be an independent Jewish state following World War II.
- Islam is the ______________ largest religion in the world.
- The city Muslims travel to during Hajj.
18 Clues: The Islamic profession of faith. • The city Muslims travel to during Hajj. • Fasting from dusk until dawn during Ramadan. • Muslims pray at least _______ times per day. • Majority religion practiced in the Middle East. • Most abundant natural resource in the Middle East. • Islam is the ______________ largest religion in the world. • ...
Middle East Review 2024-03-13
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- natural resource that brings in lots of wealth
- old name for Iran had a massive empire
- largest desert in the world in North Africa
- modern name for Constantinople
- State of the Jewish homeland
- The God of Jews, Christians, & Muslims
- Meaning only one God
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- fancy handwriting used by Arabs
- Founder of Christianity
- man made water ditch for transportation
- meaning good soil for growing things
- Widely spoken language of the region
- most important natural resource in Middle East
- Hot or dry
- Founder of Islam
- important river in Egypt
- Type of Muslim most Muslims are
- Canal in Egypt
18 Clues: Hot or dry • Canal in Egypt • Founder of Islam • Meaning only one God • Founder of Christianity • important river in Egypt • State of the Jewish homeland • modern name for Constantinople • fancy handwriting used by Arabs • Type of Muslim most Muslims are • meaning good soil for growing things • Widely spoken language of the region • old name for Iran had a massive empire • ...
Middle East Culture 2024-09-04
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- Muslims go on pilgrimage to
- "black box" in Mecca
- Founder of Islam
- Jews believe in
- Christians believe in
- How many times should Muslims pray per day
- Pilgrimage to Mecca
- Most popular type of Islam
- Muslims believe in
- Muslims must live by five
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- Jewish holy book
- Muslim holiday
- Christian holy book
- Fasting
- Year Islam created
- God of the Jews
- Oldest religion
- Type of Islam
- Muslim god
19 Clues: Fasting • Muslim god • Type of Islam • Muslim holiday • God of the Jews • Jews believe in • Oldest religion • Jewish holy book • Founder of Islam • Year Islam created • Muslims believe in • Christian holy book • Pilgrimage to Mecca • "black box" in Mecca • Christians believe in • Muslims must live by five • Most popular type of Islam • Muslims go on pilgrimage to • ...
Middle East Review 2025-03-07
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- Social system where men hold primary power
- Religion that dominates the country of Israel
- Sacred text of Christianity
- Headscarf worn by many Muslim women
- Deliberate killing of a large number of people, especially from a particular ethnic group
- Region at the heart of a long-standing geopolitical conflict with Israel
- Islamic religious leader
- Region found in Southwest Asia that contains Syrian, Jordan, Yemen, etc.
- Profit shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam that developed monotheism
- Religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
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- Holy book of Islam
- Head covering worn by Jewish individuals
- Large desert region including Saudi Arabia and other countries
- The central text of the Judaism
- Religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad
- Largest ethnic group in the Middle East spanning across the region and North Africa
- Leader of Christian worship
- Jewish spiritual leader or teacher
18 Clues: Holy book of Islam • Islamic religious leader • Sacred text of Christianity • Leader of Christian worship • The central text of the Judaism • Jewish spiritual leader or teacher • Headscarf worn by many Muslim women • Head covering worn by Jewish individuals • Religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad • Social system where men hold primary power • ...
Middle East Crossword 2025-11-20
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- Has the largest sand desert in the world
- lasted until 1988.
- a religion founded in Arabia by Muhammad
- a really large lake
- has many mineral mine and large amounts of coal
- a major center of farming
- used mostly to irrigate cotton fields
- an international organization whose members work to influence the price of oil on world markets by controlling the supply.
- cover the east
- Oil-based economy
- The world’s first civilization
- shaped domestic policy and profits have funded schools and health care.
- practice Judaism, Christianity, Yarsan, Yazidism, or Zoroastrianism.
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- believe in the ability of the majority of the community to interpret Islamic teachings.
- Completely surrounded by land with no access to the ocean
- Seven tiny kingdoms
- Iraqs capital
- believe that true interpretation of Islamic teaching can only come from certain religious and political leaders called imams.
18 Clues: Iraqs capital • cover the east • Oil-based economy • lasted until 1988. • Seven tiny kingdoms • a really large lake • a major center of farming • The world’s first civilization • used mostly to irrigate cotton fields • Has the largest sand desert in the world • a religion founded in Arabia by Muhammad • has many mineral mine and large amounts of coal • ...
The Middle East 2012-08-31
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- a tax on imported goods
- materials supplied by nature
- the money a country makes in a year with the money that is made outside the country
- occurs when one country can produce a good or service at a lower cost than a other country
- an economic system where the government controls the eco nomy
- a ban on imported goods
- an economic system that combines command and market
- any goods or equipment used by a business to produce other goods
- the river between jordan and isreal that empties into the dead sea
- a person who is willing to take a risk to create a business
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- an economic system where decisions about what and how goods and services are produced is based on customs
- the saltiest lake in the world
- a sea that is surronded by Europe,Africa, and Asia
- a limit on imported goods
- a group of 13 oil exporting nations that work together to determine oil production
- the total amount of goods and services produced in a coountry
- the value people bring to the market place
- an economic system where people make decisions on the goods and services
18 Clues: a tax on imported goods • a ban on imported goods • a limit on imported goods • materials supplied by nature • the saltiest lake in the world • the value people bring to the market place • a sea that is surronded by Europe,Africa, and Asia • an economic system that combines command and market • a person who is willing to take a risk to create a business • ...
The Middle East 2023-02-03
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- A waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean PersianGulf Gulf between Iran and Saudi Arabia
- Located in southwestern Asia with The United Arab Emirates and Qatar in the east
- Located in southwestern Asia with Lebanon to the north and Syria and Jordan to the east
- A narrow strip of land along the Mediterranean sea in the Middle East.
- A Palestinian Territory to the "west" of Israel
- Located in southwestern Asia with Turkey to the north and Iran to the east and the capital is Baghdad
- The longest river in southwest Asia
- Ocean to the southeast of the Middle East
- Located in southwestern Asia with Syria to the south; and Iraq to the southeast.
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- Located in southwestern Asia with Turkey to the north and Afghanistan to the west and the capital is Tehran
- Is the second largest river in western Asia.
- A large body of water to the west of Saudi Arabia
- Located in southwestern Asia with Lebanon to the east and Iraq to the west
- Located in Central Asia with Iran to the west and Pakistan to the east and the capital/largest city is Kabul
- A sea of the Atlantic Ocean almost surrounded by land
- A river that Mt. Hermon and ends at the dead sea
- A narrow channel that connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
- Located in southwestern Asia with Saudi Arabia and Iraq
18 Clues: The longest river in southwest Asia • Ocean to the southeast of the Middle East • Is the second largest river in western Asia. • A Palestinian Territory to the "west" of Israel • A river that Mt. Hermon and ends at the dead sea • A large body of water to the west of Saudi Arabia • A sea of the Atlantic Ocean almost surrounded by land • ...
Middle East Geography 2025-04-22
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- A triangle-shaped area made of mud or sand where a river spreads out and flows into a sea or ocean
- A river in Egypt that is the longest river in the world
- Tiny bits of soil carried by water that, when deposited, makes land good for farming
- A strait that connect the Black Sea to the Aegean and separates the continents of Europe and Asia
- A large and an important body of water that connects many Middle Eastern countries
- A dry region with little or no vegetation and very little moisture
- A river that flows through Syria, Jordan, and Israel and ends in the Dead Sea and was where Jesus was baptized
- One of the rivers that create a fertile region in Iraq. Home to the oldest civilization
- A large rock desert that covers much of Syria, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia
- This climate has grassland, is very dry, has moderate temperatures, and is often hilly
- A riverbed in the desert that’s dry most of the time but can fill with water when it rains a lot
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- A large, powerful waterfall or series of rapids in a river
- This climate has humid winters, hot dry summers, and has lots of shrubs and bushes
- One of several mountain ranges in Iran that isolate towns from one another within the country
- The largest sand desert in the world
- One of the rivers that create a fertile region in Iraq. Home to the oldest civilization
- A rock desert in Israel that has wadis, craters, and other rocky formations
- A body of water so salty that nothing can live there
- A fertile spot in a desert where water is found, allowing plants to grow
19 Clues: The largest sand desert in the world • A body of water so salty that nothing can live there • A river in Egypt that is the longest river in the world • A large, powerful waterfall or series of rapids in a river • A dry region with little or no vegetation and very little moisture • A large rock desert that covers much of Syria, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia • ...
Middle East Crossword 2025-11-20
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- a small part of the indian ocean, located between Iran and Arabian Peninsula
- controls oil supply
- wells dug in dry streambeds
- surroundedy surronded by land with no direct access to the ocean
- Iraqs capital
- a wet fertile area in the desert that forms when underground water sufaces
- Safavids built this as its capital
- movable a movable round house made of wool felt mats
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- has the largest sand desert in the world
- a limit on trade
- Founded in 622AD by Muhammad
- 90% of Muslims are _
- water that is not replacable
- people who often move from place to place
- Irans capital
- has to make enough product ot reach this
- a government ruled by religious leaders
- the other 10% of Muslims are _
18 Clues: Irans capital • Iraqs capital • a limit on trade • controls oil supply • 90% of Muslims are _ • wells dug in dry streambeds • Founded in 622AD by Muhammad • water that is not replacable • the other 10% of Muslims are _ • Safavids built this as its capital • a government ruled by religious leaders • has the largest sand desert in the world • has to make enough product ot reach this • ...
Middle East Geography 2021-10-01
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- a belief in one God
- largest branch of Islam that followed a friend of Islam
- ethnic group that mainly lives in Iran
- largest ethnic group that came from the Arabian Peninsula
- the oldest monotheistic religion
- charity, hajj to Mecca, fasting, daily prayers
- religious trip to Mecca to made once in a lifetime
- founder of Judaism
- branch of Islam founded that followed a relative of Muhammad
- a plant (factory) that takes salt out of sea water
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- followers of Islam
- ethnic group that has been persecuted, but would like their own country
- monotheistic religion started by Jesus
- watering crops
- started the religion of Islam
- monotheistic religion started by Muhammad
- the holy book of Islam
- narrow strip of water connecting 2 large bodies of water
18 Clues: watering crops • followers of Islam • founder of Judaism • a belief in one God • the holy book of Islam • started the religion of Islam • the oldest monotheistic religion • monotheistic religion started by Jesus • ethnic group that mainly lives in Iran • monotheistic religion started by Muhammad • charity, hajj to Mecca, fasting, daily prayers • ...
middle east crossword 2025-11-20
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- people who often move place to place
- keeps arms and legs covered
- water that is not replaced by rainfall
- a government ruled by
- really large lake
- leaders.
- international organization
- oil based economy
- Iraq capital
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- most Iraq religion
- desert with extremely high temperatures
- limit on trade
- wet, fragile area in desert
- unique homes
- largest sand desert in the world
- main water source
- water that comes from wells dug into dry steam beds
- Afghanistan capital
18 Clues: leaders. • unique homes • Iraq capital • limit on trade • really large lake • main water source • oil based economy • most Iraq religion • Afghanistan capital • a government ruled by • international organization • keeps arms and legs covered • wet, fragile area in desert • largest sand desert in the world • people who often move place to place • water that is not replaced by rainfall • ...
Middle East Geography 2021-02-07
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- country south of Saudi Arabia, located on the Persian Gulf
- country east of the Gaza Strip
- lowest body of water on earth
- country south of Turkey and west of Iraq
- country that blocks Iraq from having direct access to the Persian Gulf
- body of water north of Egypt
- country north of Israel
- body of water located east of Egypt of west of Saudi Arabia
- body of water located north of Turkey
- country west of Iran
- the sea south of the Persian Gulf
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- the strait the connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea
- the river that is one of Israel's borders
- country east of Iran
- body of water where more than half of the world's oil is located
- most of the Arabian Peninsula is located in this country
- body of water east of the Euphrates River
- the manmade waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea
18 Clues: country east of Iran • country west of Iran • country north of Israel • body of water north of Egypt • lowest body of water on earth • country east of the Gaza Strip • the sea south of the Persian Gulf • body of water located north of Turkey • country south of Turkey and west of Iraq • the river that is one of Israel's borders • body of water east of the Euphrates River • ...
Middle East Cities 2021-12-14
The Middle East 2012-08-31
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- a limit on imported goods
- the total amount of goods and services produced in a coountry
- materials supplied by nature
- a tax on imported goods
- a group of 13 oil exporting nations that work together to determine oil production
- a ban on imported goods
- any goods or equipment used by a business to produce other goods
- the value people bring to the market place
- an economic system where people make decisions on the goods and services
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- occurs when one country can produce a good or service at a lower cost than a other country
- the money a country makes in a year with the money that is made outside the country
- a sea that is surronded by Europe,Africa, and Asia
- an economic system where the government controls the eco nomy
- the saltiest lake in the world
- a person who is willing to take a risk to create a business
- an economic system where decisions about what and how goods and services are produced is based on customs
- the river between jordan and isreal that empties into the dead sea
- an economic system that combines command and market
18 Clues: a tax on imported goods • a ban on imported goods • a limit on imported goods • materials supplied by nature • the saltiest lake in the world • the value people bring to the market place • a sea that is surronded by Europe,Africa, and Asia • an economic system that combines command and market • a person who is willing to take a risk to create a business • ...
Middle East Review 2024-04-30
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- Chaldean and Coptic are types of _________
- Food rules and restrictions for Jews
- This is a very conservative Islamic country where headscarves are required in public for women
- The dispersing of a people from their original homeland
- the capital of Israel
- In this city people like to party and drink, even during times of war
- Palestinians are mostly
- The first monotheistic religion
- Ashkenazi Jews are those that lived in _______ and spoke yiddish
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- The land of Israel was promised to __________ by god 4 thousand years ago
- The ____ testament is a Jewish text that is also read by christians
- According to traditional Islamic custom, clothing should be
- The most holy text in Judaism
- A womans hair covering (head scarf) in Islam
- This type of judaism is very traditional and conservative
- This divides Israeli from Palestinian territory
- Islamic art uses designs that reflect muslim knowledge in ___________
- Jesus and his followers were ____________
18 Clues: the capital of Israel • Palestinians are mostly • The most holy text in Judaism • The first monotheistic religion • Food rules and restrictions for Jews • Jesus and his followers were ____________ • Chaldean and Coptic are types of _________ • A womans hair covering (head scarf) in Islam • This divides Israeli from Palestinian territory • ...
Middle East Review 2022-05-24
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- The Camp David Accords was a peace agreement between Israel and this country
- Iraq invaded this country for its oil in 1989
- This is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation
- This country is Israel's number one ally in the world
- Many Arab countries used oil revenue to ____ their countries
- Iran and this country fought an eight year war during the 1980s
- Saddam Hussein was believed to have weapons of ____________ during the war in Iraq.
- Jews and Arabs do not get along because of their religions, but they also struggle over _____.
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- this city is very important to both the Jews and the Arabs and is considered the capital city
- After 9/ll, the US began this war
- President Anwar Sadat of Egypt was assassinated for signing this with Israel
- 39 countries led by the US were a part of this war
- Saddam Hussein was this type of ruler in Iraq
- The United States used the CIA to overthrow which government in the Middle East?
- This terror group took credit for 9/ll
- Nasser was the Egyptian president who took over this canal
- Which country won the Six Day War in 1967?
- Many countries in the Middle East have power and influence because they control this resource
18 Clues: After 9/ll, the US began this war • This terror group took credit for 9/ll • Which country won the Six Day War in 1967? • Saddam Hussein was this type of ruler in Iraq • Iraq invaded this country for its oil in 1989 • 39 countries led by the US were a part of this war • This is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation • ...
Middle East Religions 2025-04-23
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- Law followed by both Jews and Christians?
- What is a sacred text of Judaism?
- The Persian Gulf region is know for this abundant resource.
- Also know as the land between the rivers?
- Place of Worship for followers of Judaism.
- Both Tigris and Euphrates run throw this country.
- Streambeds that remain dry until heavy rains come.
- Largest piece of uninterupted sand in the world.
- The holy book of Islam.
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- Country that has continued conflict with the Gaza Strip.
- Chemical used in fertilizers found in the Middle East.
- Place of worship for Christians?
- Who is the founder of Islam?
- Smallest landlocked body of salt water.
- Type of deserts covered with sand dunes.
- Place in the desert where underground water surfaces.
- Founder of Judaism?
- Muslims take a hajj once in their life to this city.
18 Clues: Founder of Judaism? • The holy book of Islam. • Who is the founder of Islam? • Place of worship for Christians? • What is a sacred text of Judaism? • Smallest landlocked body of salt water. • Type of deserts covered with sand dunes. • Law followed by both Jews and Christians? • Also know as the land between the rivers? • Place of Worship for followers of Judaism. • ...
Middle East Crossword Puzzle 2024-09-23
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- The dominant religion in Israel
- A sea bordered by India at the east,Pakistan and Iran to the north,and the Arabian Peninsula to the west
- A Middle Eastern country located in between Turkey and Iraq,they've built some dams but the dams in Turkey decreased this country's water amount by 40%
- The largest country in the Middle East and is an autocracy/absolute monarchy
- A river that starts in Turkey and runs through Syria/Northern Iraq
- The dominate religion in the Middle East
- A country in the Middle East that's one of the top 10 water scarce countries in the world,and citizens can only get water here twice a week
- A country in the Middle East that switched from parliamentary to presidential in 2019,has a total of 22 dams and many important rivers start/flow through here
- A gulf located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula and is one of the main ways oil is shipped
- A river that starts at the mountains of Lebanon,Israel,and Syria
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- Not having enough water/water scarcity that not only happens in the Middle East but all around the world
- A sea located between north-east Africa and Asia. A good route for ships/toil trains
- The process of removing salt/chemicals from salt/sea water (how Saudi Arabia gets most of their fresh water)
- A river that flows through Turkey to Iraq and is a valuable source of water
- An important passageway for to be shipped and connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea
- When pollution(chemicals,pesticides,fertilizers,etc) gets into water (A problem in the Middle East but all around the world as well)
- A 3.553 million miles squared desert located in Africa
- A man-made canal that connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea
- A country in the Middle East that has a parliamentary democracy,the prime minister is Benjamin Netanyahu
- A Middle Eastern country located in between Syria and Iran,and the dams in Turkey and Syria decreased this country's water amount by 80%
20 Clues: The dominant religion in Israel • The dominate religion in the Middle East • A 3.553 million miles squared desert located in Africa • A river that starts at the mountains of Lebanon,Israel,and Syria • A river that starts in Turkey and runs through Syria/Northern Iraq • A man-made canal that connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea • ...
Middle East place, movement, HEI Laura Wenerd 2021-12-01
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- the most common natural recourse found in the Middle East
- the Middle East is not just desert it also has this
- humans have created many cool structures in the Middle East especially around this city
- lowest point on earth
- dominate language spoken
- people whom live near rivers might use this as a form of transportation
- rivers, streams,lakes,and ponds,have this kind of water
- these lines on the globe help determine climate of areas
- the climate in most of the Middle East
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- floods,droughts,and earthquakes are considered this
- the watering of farmland with water drawn from rivers nearby
- in the Middle East fresh groundwater sources are
- travel route often pass through these which have water in them despite being in a dessert
- dominate religion practiced
- most vegetation in the Middle East is this
- this country has a higher latitude therefor having very different terrain
- the reason why you can float in the Dead Sea
17 Clues: lowest point on earth • dominate language spoken • dominate religion practiced • the climate in most of the Middle East • most vegetation in the Middle East is this • the reason why you can float in the Dead Sea • in the Middle East fresh groundwater sources are • floods,droughts,and earthquakes are considered this • the Middle East is not just desert it also has this • ...
Middle East 2024-06-10
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- What was the Camp David Awards?
- for settlers
- Who did the Christians live with and were peacefully?
- What did Lebanon gain after WWII?
- What members did Palestine elect to their parliament?
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- Who quickly repulsed the attack?
- Where Jews migrated after World War II.
- What happened to Ariel Sharon that made Ehud Olmert Prime minister?
- Gained more and more power within the refugee camps.
- what Arabs became after their first War.
- The death of Palestinian leader led to what with Israel and Palestine.
11 Clues: for settlers • What was the Camp David Awards? • Who quickly repulsed the attack? • What did Lebanon gain after WWII? • Where Jews migrated after World War II. • what Arabs became after their first War. • Gained more and more power within the refugee camps. • Who did the Christians live with and were peacefully? • What members did Palestine elect to their parliament? • ...
Middle East 2025-10-08
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- Majority Muslim group
- Opposite of dictator.
- Country Iraq invaded
- What Iraq invaded to get from Kuwait
- Leader of Iraq at the time
- Leader of USA at the time.
- Country that allegedly had WMD's
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- Country that liberated Kuwait.
- Conflict near the Persian Gulf
- Group that took over once USA left.
- Minority Muslim group.
11 Clues: Country Iraq invaded • Majority Muslim group • Opposite of dictator. • Minority Muslim group. • Leader of Iraq at the time • Leader of USA at the time. • Country that liberated Kuwait. • Conflict near the Persian Gulf • Country that allegedly had WMD's • Group that took over once USA left. • What Iraq invaded to get from Kuwait
Middle East 2021-03-17
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- Gulf body of water to the EAST of the Arabian Peninsula
- house of worship for people who practice Islam
- countryside
- Arabia name of the largest country (by land) in the Middle East
- major language spoken in the Middle East
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- country in Africa that is part of the Middle East
- major religion in the Middle East
- land surrounded by water on 3 sides
- major natural resource used all over the world
- cities
- Sea body of water to the WEST of the Arabian Peninsula
11 Clues: cities • countryside • major religion in the Middle East • land surrounded by water on 3 sides • major language spoken in the Middle East • house of worship for people who practice Islam • major natural resource used all over the world • country in Africa that is part of the Middle East • Sea body of water to the WEST of the Arabian Peninsula • ...
Middle East 2020-11-18
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- value of how much one currency is worth in terms of another currency
- A government where one person holds all the power
- Money
- A limit on how much of a good can be imported
- The value of what is given up when one choice is made over another
- A tax on imported goods
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- The monarch holds all of the power
- When a country chooses to focus on using its available resources to produce a limited goods or services
- Changing one currency into another
- A ban on trading with a country, or a certain group
- Barriers, Government-induced restrictions on international trade
11 Clues: Money • A tax on imported goods • The monarch holds all of the power • Changing one currency into another • A limit on how much of a good can be imported • A government where one person holds all the power • A ban on trading with a country, or a certain group • Barriers, Government-induced restrictions on international trade • ...
Middle East Vocabulary 2022-09-19
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- Muslim who traveled all over Islamic world
- study of the eye and diseases of the eye
- language that spread throughoutM.E.&N.A.
- leader should be elected by the community
- holy city of the religion of Islam
- political&spiritual leader of the Islamic state
- founder of the religion of Islam
- Muslim scholars translated various texts
- advances in many fields of study
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- led to control of E.trade routes
- branch of mathematics
- celestial globes to solve problems
- holy book of Islam
- used by artists to write passages
- leader should be a direct descendant of Muhammad
- Muslim geographers to calculate Earth's size
- Ottoman leader who conquered Constantinople
17 Clues: holy book of Islam • branch of mathematics • led to control of E.trade routes • founder of the religion of Islam • advances in many fields of study • used by artists to write passages • celestial globes to solve problems • holy city of the religion of Islam • study of the eye and diseases of the eye • language that spread throughoutM.E.&N.A. • ...
Middle East Asia Counties, Religion, and people 2023-12-13
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- this country was established in 1948
- the largest country in the middle east
- this is the religion most practiced by the people in Israel
- this country is south of Turkey
- this country attacked Kuwait in 1990
- this country is directly south of Iraq
- this country was called Persia before the partitioning of the middle east
- this ethnic group lives primarily in Israel
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- this is the largest religion on earth
- this ethnic group is the majority of the middle east
- this is the largest religion in middle east Asia
- this is the ethic group that don't have their own country
- this country is held responsible for 9-11
- this is the third smallest county in the middle east
- this country is the northernmost country in the middle east
15 Clues: this country is south of Turkey • this country was established in 1948 • this country attacked Kuwait in 1990 • this is the largest religion on earth • the largest country in the middle east • this country is directly south of Iraq • this country is held responsible for 9-11 • this ethnic group lives primarily in Israel • this is the largest religion in middle east Asia • ...
Middle East Conflict 2022-03-04
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- Happens inside the US; Civil Rights.
- Happens outside the US; Vietnam War.
- Iran-Contra Affair happened under this president.
- War Two or more groups within one country fighting.
- First country we sell weapons to.
- Iranian leader LIKED by Iranians.
- Major reason for US involvement in Middle East.
- Where US hostages were held in 1979.
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- Why US gives money to the Contras.
- Where Marine Barracks was bombed
- Who exchange weapons in exchange for hostages.
- The Contras are a _______.
- _______indicted from Iran-Contra Affair.
- Iranian leader strongly DISLIKED by his people.
- Restrictions on trade.
- Where Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty was signed.
- President during the Iran Hostage Crisis.
17 Clues: Restrictions on trade. • The Contras are a _______. • Where Marine Barracks was bombed • First country we sell weapons to. • Iranian leader LIKED by Iranians. • Why US gives money to the Contras. • Happens inside the US; Civil Rights. • Happens outside the US; Vietnam War. • Where US hostages were held in 1979. • _______indicted from Iran-Contra Affair. • ...
MIDDLE EAST 2021-09-14
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- tool used by sailors to observe stars and ships location
- officials appointed by the central government
- the father of 3 monothestic religions
- Ottoman leader with supreme authority
- a high official in some Muslim countries, especially in Turkey under Ottoman rule
- religious book of Islam
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- head of an Arab tribe
- an elite Turkish guard in the Balkans
- built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
- birthplace of Muhammad
- group of religious advisers who administered the legal system and schools for educating Muslims
11 Clues: head of an Arab tribe • birthplace of Muhammad • religious book of Islam • an elite Turkish guard in the Balkans • the father of 3 monothestic religions • Ottoman leader with supreme authority • built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife • officials appointed by the central government • tool used by sailors to observe stars and ships location • ...
Middle East 2023-03-21
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- _____ have more rights in Saudi Arabia
- what influences the government and the constitution
- capital of Saudi Arabia
- month long holiday
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- largest country in the Middle East
- desert in the north region of Saudi Arabia
- mountains in north western region of Saudi Arabia
- major religion in Saudi Arabia
- major language in Saudi Arabia
- the climate in the Middle East
- major ethnic group in Saudi Arabia
11 Clues: month long holiday • capital of Saudi Arabia • major religion in Saudi Arabia • major language in Saudi Arabia • the climate in the Middle East • largest country in the Middle East • major ethnic group in Saudi Arabia • _____ have more rights in Saudi Arabia • desert in the north region of Saudi Arabia • mountains in north western region of Saudi Arabia • ...
Middle east vocab 2024-08-16
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- largest of six ethnic groups inhabiting the area of northern Sumatra"
- men were deeply religious, intelligent, and moralistic"
- the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.
- the practice of applying controlled amounts of water to land to help grow crops, landscape plants, and lawns
- a person who moves from place to place rather than settling down and living in one area.
- (of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
- a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.
- relating to or believing in a religion.
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- a fertile or green area in an arid region (such as a desert)
- a community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent.
- a nomadic Arab of the desert.
- a piece of land that is mostly surrounded by water but is still connected to the mainland on one side.
- the process of removing salts and other minerals from water
- along the fertile flood plains of the river"
- a number of people or things that are located close together or are considered or classed together.
- (of soil or land) producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.
- fresh water that's stored underground in the cracks and pores of rocks and soil, as well as in the fractures of rock formations.
17 Clues: a nomadic Arab of the desert. • relating to or believing in a religion. • along the fertile flood plains of the river" • men were deeply religious, intelligent, and moralistic" • the process of removing salts and other minerals from water • a fertile or green area in an arid region (such as a desert) • ...
Middle East Imperialism 2024-11-07
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- ____Arabism Ideology advocating for the unity of all Arab countries.
- Sykes____ Agreement dividing the Middle Eastern territories.
- ____ Declaration 1917 British statement supporting of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
- Ancient empire that ruled much of the Middle East until World War I.
- _____ Canal Vital waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
- Middle ____ Region that includes countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.
- Nation that emerged after the fall of the Ottoman Empire in 1923.
- ____ Revolt 1916 uprising against Ottoman rule, supported by the British.
- _____of Influence Region where a foreign power holds exclusive control.
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- Muhammad ___ Leader who modernized Egypt and fought for its independence
- Movement advocating for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
- Territories administered by a foreign power under the League of Nations.
- Areas controlled by a foreign power, but with local rulers.
- Valuable natural resource that attracted foreign interest in the Middle East.
- ____ Turks Reformist group that sought modernization in the Ottoman Empire.
- European power that controlled Egypt and other Middle Eastern regions.
- European power with influence in parts of the Middle East, especially Syria.
17 Clues: Areas controlled by a foreign power, but with local rulers. • Sykes____ Agreement dividing the Middle Eastern territories. • Nation that emerged after the fall of the Ottoman Empire in 1923. • ____Arabism Ideology advocating for the unity of all Arab countries. • Ancient empire that ruled much of the Middle East until World War I. • ...
East Middle Capitals 2023-04-18
17 Clues: Iran • Iraq • Oman • Qatar • Egypt • Yemen • Syria • Israel • Turkey • Cypris • Jordan • Behrain • Lebanon • Palestine • City Kuwait • Saudi Arabia • Dhabi United Arab Emites
Middle East Vocabulary 2022-09-19
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- Muslim scholars translated various texts
- led to control of E.trade routes
- Ottoman leader who conquered Constantinople
- study of the eye and diseases of the eye
- used by artists to write passages
- holy city of the religion of Islam
- branch of mathematics
- language that spread through M.E.&N.A.
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- leader should be elected by the community
- advances in many fields of study
- celestial globes to solve problems
- founder of the religion of Islam
- holy book of Islam
- should be a direct descendant of Muhammad
- political&spiritual leader of the Islamic state
- Muslim geographers to calculate Earth's size
- Muslim who traveled all over Islamic world
17 Clues: holy book of Islam • branch of mathematics • advances in many fields of study • led to control of E.trade routes • founder of the religion of Islam • used by artists to write passages • celestial globes to solve problems • holy city of the religion of Islam • language that spread through M.E.&N.A. • Muslim scholars translated various texts • ...
Middle East Crossword 2022-05-18
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- Violent anti Semitic mobs against jews as both the Palestinians and the Jews claimed land but were forced to divide by Britain
- Last name of the President of Palestine that got elected in 2005 and signed a ceasefire with Isreal
- Three letter abbreviation for a group dedicated to establishing a Palestine state and reclaiming its land
- A replacement of the ineffectual League of Nations (Tip: ... Nations)
- Through the League of Nations Britain took temporary control over ...
- How many days long was the war, in 1967, that resulted in a total win for Isreal
- Through the League of Nations France took control over Syria and ...
- Which country had control over the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula before the Israelis took hold of it in 1967
- Which country had control over the West Bank before the Israelis took it of it in 1967
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- Jewish Nationalists
- Which country had control over the Golan Heights before the Israelis took hold of it in 1967
- Who did the Jewish Nationalists convince that a jewish homeland in Palestine was both desirable and just (Tip: British and First Name was Arthur)
- Who occupied the lands of Palestine during the time of the ancient Roman Empire (Tip:Jews)
- Last name of the Egyptian President in the year 1977 (Tip:Signed the Camp David Accords)
- An on-again off-again movement that sometimes uses terrorism against Israeli citizens in attempt to either destroy Isreal or force it into withdrawal from occupied territories
- Last name of the Israeli Prime Minister in the year 1977 (Tip:Signed the Camp David Accords)
- First Prime minister of Israel (Tip: Last name is Ben-Guiron)
17 Clues: Jewish Nationalists • First Prime minister of Israel (Tip: Last name is Ben-Guiron) • Through the League of Nations France took control over Syria and ... • A replacement of the ineffectual League of Nations (Tip: ... Nations) • Through the League of Nations Britain took temporary control over ... • ...
Exam Middle East puzzle 2022-10-21
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- The Muslim group with more supporters
- A major and longest river in the middle East
- the belief and worship in more than one god
- the holy city of Jews, Christians, and Muslims
- connects all waterways inside of the Middle East to the Indian Ocean
- the biggest money maker in the middle east
- an important waterway the helps connect the Arabian sea to the Mediterranean sea, and is a massive shortcut for shipping and trade.
- Starts in the same place as Euphrates, and is the second largest river in the Middle East
- a man-made water way that connects the red sea to the Mediterranean sea
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- the belief and worship in one god
- the Islamic holy book
- one of the few bodies of water in the Middle East,Kuwait's main water source, and Iraq invaded Kuwait to try and take control of it.
- the person that all 3 religions are connected to
- The holy book of christianity
- connects the persian gulf and the Arabian sea, and is very important for shipping and trade.
- arguably the most important water way in the Middle East. It definitely is for jordan, Syria, and Turkey.
- the holy place for Muslims where they are expected to visit at least once in their lifetime
- a source of transportation for boudians (nonliving)
- the holy book of Judaisim
- The Muslim group with less supporters
20 Clues: the Islamic holy book • the holy book of Judaisim • The holy book of christianity • the belief and worship in one god • The Muslim group with more supporters • The Muslim group with less supporters • the biggest money maker in the middle east • the belief and worship in more than one god • A major and longest river in the middle East • ...
Aiden Carter middle east puzzle 2021-12-02
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- is the most plentiful natural resources
- is the deepest point on dry land
- hotter then us and colder then us
- the language mostly used in the middle east
- are good by sea,foot,driving
- causing animals to die in the middle east
- is the most practice religion
- is the smallest country in middle east
- because there our mountains
- water drawn from reservoirs or rivers
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- like the people that live near lakes
- floods different lakes like Tigris
- is where most of the people live
- is the capital of Egypt
- the watering of farmland
- is 9 times higher then other seas
- floods the lakes for no food
- one renewable resource
- so the elevation in the middle east
- the longest river in the world
- water is only found oasis area
21 Clues: one renewable resource • is the capital of Egypt • the watering of farmland • because there our mountains • are good by sea,foot,driving • floods the lakes for no food • is the most practice religion • the longest river in the world • water is only found oasis area • is the deepest point on dry land • is where most of the people live • hotter then us and colder then us • ...
History Test 3 2021-11-04
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- Language that dominates the Middle East.
- Middle East country once called Persia.
- Arabia, Largest country in the Middle East.
- Highest Mountain in the world.
- Country known for its cedars in ancient times.
- The peninsula of Asia Minor is now called?
- Largest City in Ankara.
- Worlds highest mountain system.
- Which important line of longitude are the meridians used to measure east or west?
- Largest Continent
- Largest Peninsula in the world.
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- Holy book of Islam.
- Areas of high level land.
- The movement to regather Jews to their land.
- The Triangular Peninsula between Egypt and Israel.
- The most important natural resource in the Middle East today.
- Country with the most people.
- Important line of latitude that divides the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
- Worlds largest lake.
- Founder of Islam.
- Capital of Jordan.
- Land able to grow crops.
- The highest mountain peek in Turkey where Noah landed the Ark is Mt. _____________.
23 Clues: Founder of Islam. • Largest Continent • Capital of Jordan. • Holy book of Islam. • Worlds largest lake. • Largest City in Ankara. • Land able to grow crops. • Areas of high level land. • Country with the most people. • Highest Mountain in the world. • Worlds highest mountain system. • Largest Peninsula in the world. • Middle East country once called Persia. • ...
Histroy Test 3 2021-11-04
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- Country known for its cedars in ancient times.
- The most important natural resource in the Middle East today.
- The peninsula of Asia Minor is now called _________.
- Largest Continent
- Important line of latitude that divides the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
- Arabia, Largest country in the Middle East.
- Worlds highest mountain system.
- Founder of Islam.
- Largest Peninsula in the world.
- Land able to grow crops.
- Sea, Worlds largest lake.
- The movement to regather Jews to their land.
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- Country with the most people.
- Highest Mountain in the world.
- Peninsula, The Triangular Peninsula between Egypt and Israel.
- Areas of high level land.
- Meridian, Which important line of longitude are the meridians used to measure east or west?
- Holy book of Islam.
- Language that dominates the Middle East.
- Largest City in Ankara.
- The highest mountain peek in Turkey where Noah landed the Ark is Mt. _____________.
- Middle East country once called Persia.
- Capital of Jordan.
23 Clues: Largest Continent • Founder of Islam. • Capital of Jordan. • Holy book of Islam. • Largest City in Ankara. • Land able to grow crops. • Areas of high level land. • Sea, Worlds largest lake. • Country with the most people. • Highest Mountain in the world. • Worlds highest mountain system. • Largest Peninsula in the world. • Middle East country once called Persia. • ...
Middle East Geography 2023-12-15
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- the lowest point on any continent
- the name of Turkey's Asian peninsula
- the type of climate found in the interior of Turkey
- the part of Turkey were you would find a humid subtropical climate
- a common mineral found in the region
- what lives in the black sea
- raised in the drier areas
- the name of the larger region
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- another name for the region
- the Dea sea is 1,350 ft. below ___
- the type of climate you would find in Central Syria
- the other river that connects the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
- what phosphate are used to make
- one of the rivers that connect the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
- a mountain range in the region
- Flows through Syria, Israel, and 1 other country
- the type of farming in the drier areas
17 Clues: raised in the drier areas • another name for the region • what lives in the black sea • the name of the larger region • a mountain range in the region • what phosphate are used to make • the lowest point on any continent • the Dea sea is 1,350 ft. below ___ • the name of Turkey's Asian peninsula • a common mineral found in the region • the type of farming in the drier areas • ...
Keyarah Bullock Middle East 2021-12-02
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- location of ancient Mesopotamia
- shows how higher or lower an area is from being sea level
- lowest point on earth
- not plentiful
- climate of much of the middle east
- most plentiful natural resource in the Middle East
- sea with salt content so high you can float
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- dominant language of the Middle East
- watering of farmland with water drawn from reservoirs or rivers
- Middle Eastern country with similar climate to the United States
- Islamic holy book
- parallel horizontal lines on the globe
- what the land of the area is like, what plant life is like
- mild temperatures warm summers cold winters
- dominant religion of the Middle East
- surrounded completely by land
- leaves behind fertile soil
17 Clues: not plentiful • Islamic holy book • lowest point on earth • leaves behind fertile soil • surrounded completely by land • location of ancient Mesopotamia • climate of much of the middle east • dominant language of the Middle East • dominant religion of the Middle East • parallel horizontal lines on the globe • mild temperatures warm summers cold winters • ...
Mikaila Neikirk 2021-12-02
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- Since the Dead Sea has the highest salt content of any body of water, you can..
- Rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds are fed by..
- rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds are..
- How does the environment affect people?
- How can we describe the elevation of the Middle East?..
- What is the climate in much of the Middle East?
- landlocked salt lake between Israel and..
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- While oceans, seas, and gulfs are..
- How many of these are freshwater
- How do people affect the environment?
- (oil) What is the region’s most plentiful natural resource?
- In the Middle East, fresh groundwater sources are..
- The dominant language in the Middle East is..
- are there Mountain Ranges in Mid-East
- how many bodies of water does the middle east have.
15 Clues: How many of these are freshwater • While oceans, seas, and gulfs are.. • How do people affect the environment? • are there Mountain Ranges in Mid-East • rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds are.. • How does the environment affect people? • landlocked salt lake between Israel and.. • The dominant language in the Middle East is.. • ...
Mikaila Neikirk 2021-12-02
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- Since the Dead Sea has the highest salt content of any body of water, you can..
- Rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds are fed by..
- rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds are..
- How does the environment affect people?
- How can we describe the elevation of the Middle East?..
- What is the climate in much of the Middle East?
- landlocked salt lake between Israel and..
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- While oceans, seas, and gulfs are..
- How many of these are freshwater
- How do people affect the environment?
- (oil) What is the region’s most plentiful natural resource?
- In the Middle East, fresh groundwater sources are..
- The dominant language in the Middle East is..
- are there Mountain Ranges in Mid-East
- how many bodies of water does the middle east have.
15 Clues: How many of these are freshwater • While oceans, seas, and gulfs are.. • How do people affect the environment? • are there Mountain Ranges in Mid-East • rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds are.. • How does the environment affect people? • landlocked salt lake between Israel and.. • The dominant language in the Middle East is.. • ...
Middle eastern cuisine 2023-10-03
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- Sweet made from sesame that we tried with our tea last term
- Ayran is made using which common dairy product.
- Dish we are making this week.
- Middle Eastern dish of spiced mashed chickpeas or other pulses formed into balls or fritters and deep-fried.
- Expensive middle eastern spice.
- The main ingredient in mejadra.
- The main ingredient in hummus.
- Salad with fried bread and sumac.
- Middle eastern cuisine is known for its rich and _____ spices.
- The name o the pastry used in baklava.
- Common bread eaten in the middle east.
- We had three types of tea, fennel, rose and ______.
- The main ingredient in tahini.
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- red meat commonly used in muddle eastern cuisine.
- Middle eastern cuisine was influenced by which famous trade route? The _____ road.
- A country in the middle east starting with the letter J.
- The dish we made at the end of term.
- Middle eastern country with a tree on its flag.
- Country above Jordan.
- A country in the middle east starting with the letter I.
- Spiced ground mince, sometimes made on skewers.
- A spice mix originating from the middle east.
- A fruit that grow on palm trees.
- small dishes served at the beginning of a multi-course meal.
- Fruit that looks like red jewels.
25 Clues: Country above Jordan. • Dish we are making this week. • The main ingredient in hummus. • The main ingredient in tahini. • Expensive middle eastern spice. • The main ingredient in mejadra. • A fruit that grow on palm trees. • Salad with fried bread and sumac. • Fruit that looks like red jewels. • The dish we made at the end of term. • The name o the pastry used in baklava. • ...
Maria Portillo Chavez crossword 2021-12-01
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- the watering of farmland with water from rivers or reservoirs
- Middle East body of water with saltwater
- occur naturally in the region
- The ability to sustain the current level of natural resources
- regions most plentiful natural resource
- Non-renewable energy
- creations made by humans
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- dominant religion in the Middle East
- salt-water
- Renewable Energy Sources
- fresh water
- Lowest point on Earth
- Country that's much different in terrain and climate
- Dominant langauge in the Middle East
- person per square mile
- main climate the Middle East
16 Clues: salt-water • fresh water • Non-renewable energy • Lowest point on Earth • person per square mile • Renewable Energy Sources • creations made by humans • main climate the Middle East • occur naturally in the region • dominant religion in the Middle East • Dominant langauge in the Middle East • regions most plentiful natural resource • Middle East body of water with saltwater • ...
Middle East Crossword 2021-02-23
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- the religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.
- a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.
- the monotheistic religion of the Jews.
- take a weapon or weapons away from (a person, force, or country)
- breaking into parts; the act of dividing or separating; example: the separation of land by the creation of boundaries that divide the land into different political parts.
- zone, a territory or an area over which aircraft are not permitted to fly
- the capital of Iraq.
- name for a territory taken from the Ottoman Turks after World War I under the control of Britain or France.
- combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause, and typically favoring extreme, violent, or confrontational methods.
- a struggle or fight against the enemies of Islam
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- militant Islamist organization founded by Osama bin Laden in the late 1980s
- a form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture
- a member of the people and cultural community whose traditional religion is Judaism and who trace their origins through the ancient Hebrew people of Israel to Abraham.
- a follower of the religion of Islam.
- a brutal, fundamentalist religious group that held power over most of Afghanistan during the late 1990s
- a member of a Semitic people, originally from the Arabian peninsula and neighboring territories, inhabiting much of the Middle East and North Africa.
16 Clues: the capital of Iraq. • a follower of the religion of Islam. • the monotheistic religion of the Jews. • a struggle or fight against the enemies of Islam • take a weapon or weapons away from (a person, force, or country) • a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god. • ...
Geography of the Middle East 2023-03-30
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- Capital city of Iraq
- Most commonly spoken language of the Middle East
- Capital city of United Arab Emirates
- Person who wanders from place to place
- Capital city of Jerusalem
- Monotheistic religion, Muhammad is its Prophet
- Capital city of Turkey
- Major waterway located near the Middle East
- Although located in Africa, it is a country that is considered part of the Middle East
- The holiest city of Islam, and a major city of Saudi Arabia
- Permeable rock that can transfer groundwater
- Natural resource that is scarce throughout the Middle East
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- A(n)_____________ means "a very large quantity"
- Tallest building in United Arab Emirates
- Greek translation of the word "Mesopotamia"
- Capital city of Syria
- Babylonian king who united Mesopotamia with his legal code
- Petroleum formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms
- Person who believes Muhammad is God's Prophet
- "In short supply"
- Geographic region that includes Northwestern Africa and Central Asia
- Twin river to the Tigris
- Mountains of Iran; the dominant geographic feature that impacts weather in the Middle East
- The lowest point on earth, around 420 meters below sea level
- Type of resource drawn from the environment, used with few modifications
25 Clues: "In short supply" • Capital city of Iraq • Capital city of Syria • Capital city of Turkey • Twin river to the Tigris • Capital city of Jerusalem • Capital city of United Arab Emirates • Person who wanders from place to place • Tallest building in United Arab Emirates • Greek translation of the word "Mesopotamia" • Major waterway located near the Middle East • ...
Middle east - laura's 2021-12-01
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- the number of people living in each unit of area
- lowest point in earth
- nonrenewable energy
- fresh water
- a imaginary line in the middle of the earth
- dry with out any water
- the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods
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- considered collectively, especially those found in a particular area or habitat.
- natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life
- large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill
- something that moves one place to another
- creations made by humans
- feature that naturally occurs in the region
- the average weather conditions of a place over a period of year
- easternmost of the two great rivers that define Mesopotamia
- a country in south asia
16 Clues: fresh water • nonrenewable energy • lowest point in earth • dry with out any water • a country in south asia • creations made by humans • something that moves one place to another • feature that naturally occurs in the region • a imaginary line in the middle of the earth • the number of people living in each unit of area • ...
Middle East Geography 2024-02-28
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- A country whose capital is Athens
- The capital of Syria
- A country that's capital has the same name as the country
- The capital of Yemen
- A mountain range in Iran
- A country with three words in the name
- A lake in Turkey
- A long river in Africa
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- A body of water whose name has a color in it
- A body of water that is the name of a prince from The Chronicles of Narnia
- A gulf by Yemen and Somalia
- A large body of water in the middle east
- A river in Iraq that sounds like the name of an animal
- The largest country in the middle east
- A country next to Saudi Arabia and the name of a famous basketball player
- A country in the middle east that is the name of a bird
16 Clues: A lake in Turkey • The capital of Syria • The capital of Yemen • A long river in Africa • A mountain range in Iran • A gulf by Yemen and Somalia • A country whose capital is Athens • The largest country in the middle east • A country with three words in the name • A large body of water in the middle east • A body of water whose name has a color in it • ...
Middle East-Oliver 2025-04-07
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- holy city of Islam
- Peninsula where Saudia Arabia is located
- a major religion that started in the Middle East
- important person in the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic religion
- people who follow the religion of Islam
- Main religion in the Middle East
- means land between the rivers
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- important rive in Israel
- a dry streambed that fills with water after a rain
- black stone building in the middle of Mecca
- important to the Middle East
- a pilgrimage
- site of Muhammads last sermon
- site where Orthodox Jews might pray in Jerusalem
- Body of water important to Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia
- leaf of plant used as a narcotic
16 Clues: a pilgrimage • holy city of Islam • important rive in Israel • important to the Middle East • site of Muhammads last sermon • means land between the rivers • leaf of plant used as a narcotic • Main religion in the Middle East • people who follow the religion of Islam • Peninsula where Saudia Arabia is located • black stone building in the middle of Mecca • ...
Ottoman Empire 2016-10-11
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- A country in the Middle East
- A less common religion in the Middle East
- the magnificent
- Religion that is widespread in the Middle East
- Turkish
- Country in the Middle East
- Kings and Queens
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- Founded by the Roman Empire
- A noble title of historical meanings
- Slave-like people that were taken when young
- a part of Southwest Asia
- a place; ground
- to over come something ; Osman
- Turkish Conquer
14 Clues: Turkish • the magnificent • a place; ground • Turkish Conquer • Kings and Queens • a part of Southwest Asia • Country in the Middle East • Founded by the Roman Empire • A country in the Middle East • to over come something ; Osman • A noble title of historical meanings • A less common religion in the Middle East • Slave-like people that were taken when young • ...
Marazaydeliz's crossword puzzle 2021-12-02
Across
- (oil) What is the region’s most plentiful natural resource
- all the features that naturally occur
- Ancient Mesopotamia was located in present-day
- FEATURES the humans in this place AND those objects that man has created, including city and country boundaries.
- The dominant language in the Middle East
- is the lowest spot on dry land, and sinks 1300-1410 feet below sea level
- longest river in the world
Down
- how many of these are freshwater(drinkable)
- How cane we discribe the middle east
- How do people affect the environment?
- landlocked salt lake between Israel and...
- impacts where people live
- what is the climate in most of the middle east
- floods,mud slides,earthquakes,and droughts
- In the middle east the fresh water sources are...
- most water sources in the Middle East are saltwater!
16 Clues: impacts where people live • longest river in the world • How cane we discribe the middle east • How do people affect the environment? • all the features that naturally occur • The dominant language in the Middle East • landlocked salt lake between Israel and... • floods,mud slides,earthquakes,and droughts • how many of these are freshwater(drinkable) • ...
The Middle East 2023-01-17
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- A group of countries formed to agree on a common policy for the production and sale of petroleum
- Coal, oil, and natural gas that are ancient remains of plants and animals
- Anything in the environment that humans use
- resource that is scarce in the Middle East
- Oil and _______ are the 2 main reasons for conflict in the Middle East
- a shallow arm of the Arabian Sea between Iran and the Arabian peninsula
- A way of supplying water to an area of land
- resource in the Middle East that has many impacts on the region
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- these were built by many Middle East countries with oil profits in order to educate their people
- before oil was discovered, most people in the Middle East lived in these areas
- Built to transport oil/gas to ports
- fraction of the world's oil that comes from the Middle East
- resources that can be replaced quickly
- after oil was discovered, the majority of people in the Middle East now live in these areas
14 Clues: Built to transport oil/gas to ports • resources that can be replaced quickly • resource that is scarce in the Middle East • Anything in the environment that humans use • A way of supplying water to an area of land • fraction of the world's oil that comes from the Middle East • resource in the Middle East that has many impacts on the region • ...
Middle East Review 2021-11-09
Across
- Israel's money
- Canal that connects the Mediterranean and the Red Seas
- One House
- Belief in one god
- Saudi Arabia's Money
- Capital of Saudi Arabia
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- Founder of Christianity
- Government controlled by religious leaders
- Scarce resource in the Middle East
- type of economy all modern countries have
- Sea between Egypt and Saudi Arabia
- Turkey's Money
- Important non-renewable resource in the Middle East
- Holy Book of Islam
- most used language in the Middle East
- Gross Domestic Product
16 Clues: One House • Israel's money • Turkey's Money • Belief in one god • Holy Book of Islam • Saudi Arabia's Money • Gross Domestic Product • Founder of Christianity • Capital of Saudi Arabia • Scarce resource in the Middle East • Sea between Egypt and Saudi Arabia • most used language in the Middle East • type of economy all modern countries have • Government controlled by religious leaders • ...
Overview of the Middle East 2018-02-28
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- this is Greek word for "between the rivers" referring to the region of Iraq where civilization began
- the MOST significant natural resource of the Middle East
- an area of naturally occurring wells, springs, and pools in the desert
- the golden domed Islamic shrine in Jerusalem that is on top of the old Jewish Temple Mount
- the dominant climate zone type of the interior of the Middle East
- Middle Eastern markets
- major body of water that lies in between the Arabian Peninsula and southern Iran
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- these mountains are found in Turkey
- MOST of the Middle East practice this faith
- these mountains are found in Iran
- this region of the Middle East experiences more rain than most other regions
- an Islamic house of worship
- this language is dominant in many areas of the Middle East
- most of the Muslims in the Middle East are this branch of Islam
14 Clues: Middle Eastern markets • an Islamic house of worship • these mountains are found in Iran • these mountains are found in Turkey • MOST of the Middle East practice this faith • the MOST significant natural resource of the Middle East • this language is dominant in many areas of the Middle East • most of the Muslims in the Middle East are this branch of Islam • ...
Middle East and North Africa 2024-12-18
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- the crescent shaped area that holds the major civilizations of the middle east and north africa.
- the country in the middle east with the largest supply of oil.
- the southwestern part of asia that connects asia to europe and africa.
- the waterway that separates africa from the middle east.
- the only jewish nation in the middle east.
- a small green area found in the desert that has water and plant life.
- one of the two rivers that flows through Iraq.
- the fossil fuel that is exported around the world.
- one of the major religions of the area.
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- the part of africa that is mostly muslim and desert.
- the river in egypt that most of civilization by.
- a vast area with little water or plant life.
- one of the major religions found in the middle east, follow the prophet Mohammed.
- the country that is the home of the pyramids and pharaohs.
- one of the religions found in the middle east, they travel to the western wall in jerusalem.
- the nomadic people who travel the desert.
- the country that the united states invaded in 2003.
17 Clues: one of the major religions of the area. • the nomadic people who travel the desert. • the only jewish nation in the middle east. • a vast area with little water or plant life. • one of the two rivers that flows through Iraq. • the river in egypt that most of civilization by. • the fossil fuel that is exported around the world. • ...
Mariah George Crossword Puzzle 2021-12-01
Across
- dead-sea Lowest point on Earth
- the ability to sustain the current level of natural resources
- country that much different in terrain and climate
- regions most plentiful natural resource
- salt water
- renewable energy sources
- fresh water
- dominant religion in the middle east
Down
- occur naturally in the region.
- creations made by humans
- dominant language in the middle east
- the watering of farmland with water from rivers or reservoirs
- main climate the Middle East
- non-renewable energy
- Middle East body of water with saltwater
15 Clues: salt water • fresh water • non-renewable energy • creations made by humans • renewable energy sources • main climate the Middle East • occur naturally in the region. • dead-sea Lowest point on Earth • dominant language in the middle east • dominant religion in the middle east • regions most plentiful natural resource • Middle East body of water with saltwater • ...
Marazaydeliz's crossword puzzle 2021-12-02
Across
- floods,mud slides,earthquakes,and droughts
- How do people affect the environment?
- The dominant language in the Middle East
- what is the climate in most of the middle east
- how many of these are freshwater(drinkable)
- most water sources in the Middle East are saltwater!
- (oil) What is the region’s most plentiful natural resource
- longest river in the world
Down
- landlocked salt lake between Israel and...
- all the features that naturally occur
- Ancient Mesopotamia was located in present-day
- impacts where people live
- In the middle east the fresh water sources are...
- How cane we discribe the middle east
- is the lowest spot on dry land, and sinks 1300-1410 feet below sea level
15 Clues: impacts where people live • longest river in the world • How cane we discribe the middle east • all the features that naturally occur • How do people affect the environment? • The dominant language in the Middle East • landlocked salt lake between Israel and... • floods,mud slides,earthquakes,and droughts • how many of these are freshwater(drinkable) • ...
Middle East Crossword 2022-10-24
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- Important figure for all three religions
- Indigenous peoples that live simple lives and have roamed the deserts in tents for generations
- One of the holiest cities to the muslim people
- Man-made structure that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea
- Body of water that supplies oil to the Middle East
- A desert mainly in Saudi Arabia with almost zero population
- Belief in multiple gods
- When something is placed in an uneven amount
- An area with a high amount of people
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- Holy book of Christianity
- Holy book of Judaism
- Holy city for three religions located in Israel
- Holy book of Islam
- A huge part of Middle Eastern economy found in the Persian Gulf
- An area with a small amount of people
- Belief in one god
16 Clues: Belief in one god • Holy book of Islam • Holy book of Judaism • Belief in multiple gods • Holy book of Christianity • An area with a high amount of people • An area with a small amount of people • Important figure for all three religions • When something is placed in an uneven amount • One of the holiest cities to the muslim people • ...
Middle East Crossword 2022-10-25
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- the holy city for Christians, Jews and other religions.
- a streak like sea that is in between africa and the Middle East
- Is one of the major rivers in the Middle East
- another energy source mined in Saudi Arabia.
- A major body of water that is connected to the Red Sea by the Suez Canal
- the largest city in Saudi Arabia
- a sort of "gateway" between the persain gulf and the Arabian Sea
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- A body of water that is connected to the Arabian sea via Strait of Hormuz
- A energy source found in large quanitys in Kuwait
- a large body of water that is connected to the persian gulf via Strait of Hormuz
- Another one of the Major Rivers in the Middle East
- a small river that runs through Jordan
- a man made water feature that connects the red sea and the med. sea
- Holy book for the Judaism religion.
- Holy book for Christians.
- multi terrain vehicle that people use to travel in the desert
16 Clues: Holy book for Christians. • the largest city in Saudi Arabia • Holy book for the Judaism religion. • a small river that runs through Jordan • another energy source mined in Saudi Arabia. • Is one of the major rivers in the Middle East • A energy source found in large quanitys in Kuwait • Another one of the Major Rivers in the Middle East • ...
Middle East 2022-04-15
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- A valley or channel that is dry except for in its rainy seasons
- Also known as the Rub’ al Khali, and roughly the size of France
- Fertile land in a desert where water is found
- A process that removes mineral components from saline water
- Site of many significant biblical events
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- One of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth
- The place where refining or processing something takes place
- The place where Muslims worship
- The larger of the two main branches of Islam
- Ultraconservative political and religious group that emerged in Afghanistan
10 Clues: The place where Muslims worship • Site of many significant biblical events • One of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth • The larger of the two main branches of Islam • Fertile land in a desert where water is found • A process that removes mineral components from saline water • The place where refining or processing something takes place • ...
Middle east 2022-10-04
10 Clues: hot and dry • water supply • contamination • Not enough water • Man-Made waterway • On the Persian gulf • bank on Jordan river • land between Egypt and Isreal • water between Saudi Arabia and Iran • between Persian gulf and Caspian sea
Middle East 2022-10-12
10 Clues: no rivers • 3 continents • Capital of Baghdad • It is in western asia • It is also called Palestine • located in southwestern Asia • most of this country is desert • Produces 70% of the worlds oil • where the jordan river is located • It is one of the richest countries in the world
Middle East 2023-05-12
Across
- country that exports the most oil
- 52 Americans captured, led to a standoff between US and Iran
- Most diverse ethnic group
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- World's tallest tower
- Body of water with the most salt
- US team that killed Osama Bin Laden
- Biggest ethnic group without an official country
- War between Israel against the Arab countries.
- Organization exports 60% of the world's oil
- Where the 2022 World Cup was held
10 Clues: World's tallest tower • Most diverse ethnic group • Body of water with the most salt • country that exports the most oil • Where the 2022 World Cup was held • US team that killed Osama Bin Laden • Organization exports 60% of the world's oil • War between Israel against the Arab countries. • Biggest ethnic group without an official country • ...
Middle Eastern Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-24
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- What is the holy book of Christianity?
- large water area in the middle east is responsible for two-thirds of the world's oil supply?
- What city is important to all dominant religions in the Middle East?
- Who is the founder of the dominate religions in the Middle East?
- river is important for the water supply in Jordan and Israel?
- is the second longest river in the middle east?
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- The belief of one god.
- large water area in the middle east is responsible for two-thirds of the world's oil supply?
- area where little people live in one area.
- resource is vittle for Saudi Arabia's economy?
- Who is Islam's greatest prophet?
- What type of Islam is most predominate in the Middle East?
- What is the holy book for Judaism?
- What is the holy book of Islam?
- is the longest river in the middle east?
15 Clues: The belief of one god. • What is the holy book of Islam? • Who is Islam's greatest prophet? • What is the holy book for Judaism? • What is the holy book of Christianity? • is the longest river in the middle east? • area where little people live in one area. • resource is vittle for Saudi Arabia's economy? • is the second longest river in the middle east? • ...
Mariah George Crossword Puzzle 2021-12-01
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- Middle East body of water with saltwater
- dominant language in the middle east
- salt water
- regions most plentiful natural resource
- the ability to sustain the current level of natural resources
- the watering of farmland with water from rivers or reservoirs
- occur naturally in the region.
Down
- fresh water
- renewable energy sources
- creations made by humans
- non-renewable energy
- main climate the Middle East
- country that much different in terrain and climate
- dominant religion in the middle east
- dead-sea Lowest point on Earth
15 Clues: salt water • fresh water • non-renewable energy • renewable energy sources • creations made by humans • main climate the Middle East • dead-sea Lowest point on Earth • occur naturally in the region. • dominant language in the middle east • dominant religion in the middle east • regions most plentiful natural resource • Middle East body of water with saltwater • ...
Middle Eastern Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-24
Across
- What is the holy book of Christianity?
- large water area in the middle east is responsible for two-thirds of the world's oil supply?
- What city is important to all dominant religions in the Middle East?
- Who is the founder of the dominate religions in the Middle East?
- river is important for the water supply in Jordan and Israel?
- is the second longest river in the middle east?
Down
- The belief of one god.
- large water area in the middle east is responsible for two-thirds of the world's oil supply?
- area where little people live in one area.
- resource is vittle for Saudi Arabia's economy?
- Who is Islam's greatest prophet?
- What type of Islam is most predominate in the Middle East?
- What is the holy book for Judaism?
- What is the holy book of Islam?
- is the longest river in the middle east?
15 Clues: The belief of one god. • What is the holy book of Islam? • Who is Islam's greatest prophet? • What is the holy book for Judaism? • What is the holy book of Christianity? • is the longest river in the middle east? • area where little people live in one area. • resource is vittle for Saudi Arabia's economy? • is the second longest river in the middle east? • ...
Middle East 2020-04-09
Across
- Instead of giving control over other countries, the League of nations opted for..
- Place where Jewish organised a major terrorist attack.
- The Suez Canal was ... as USA and Britain refused to lend Nasser money.
- Saddam Hussein was the leader of..
- Situation in which neither Iran nor Iraq could continue fighting and win.
Down
- A state ruled by a person considered to be a successor to the prophet Mohammed.
- Country found under France's mandate.
- Arabs and Jewish were forced to share this country.
- The country where people can elect the people who will rule is called...
- A person that moves from place to place is called a..
10 Clues: Saddam Hussein was the leader of.. • Country found under France's mandate. • Arabs and Jewish were forced to share this country. • A person that moves from place to place is called a.. • Place where Jewish organised a major terrorist attack. • The Suez Canal was ... as USA and Britain refused to lend Nasser money. • ...
Middle East 2017-11-07
Across
- bordered by Jordan
- a nation straddling in eastern Europe and western Asia
- actually a red body of water
- lots of US soldiers there
- a landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast
- a Arabic and Kurdish speaking country
Down
- a landlocked body of water
- located in Egypt
- a small self-governing Palestinian territory
- an Islamic republic on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf
10 Clues: located in Egypt • bordered by Jordan • lots of US soldiers there • a landlocked body of water • actually a red body of water • a Arabic and Kurdish speaking country • a small self-governing Palestinian territory • an Islamic republic on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf • a landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast • a nation straddling in eastern Europe and western Asia
Middle East 2017-11-07
Across
- a Arabic and Kurdish speaking country
- located in Egypt
- a nation straddling in eastern Europe and western Asia
- bordered by Jordan
- actually a red body of water
Down
- a landlocked body of water
- lots of US soldiers there
- a landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast
- a small self-governing Palestinian territory
- an Islamic republic on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf
10 Clues: located in Egypt • bordered by Jordan • lots of US soldiers there • a landlocked body of water • actually a red body of water • a Arabic and Kurdish speaking country • a small self-governing Palestinian territory • an Islamic republic on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf • a landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast • a nation straddling in eastern Europe and western Asia
Middle East 2017-11-07
Across
- a landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast
- a Arabic and Kurdish speaking country
- located in Egypt
- a landlocked body of water
- an Islamic republic on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf
- a small self-governing Palestinian territory
Down
- a nation straddling in eastern Europe and western Asia
- lots of US soldiers there
- actually a red body of water
- bordered by Jordan
10 Clues: located in Egypt • bordered by Jordan • lots of US soldiers there • a landlocked body of water • actually a red body of water • a Arabic and Kurdish speaking country • a small self-governing Palestinian territory • an Islamic republic on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf • a landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast • a nation straddling in eastern Europe and western Asia
Middle East 2017-11-07
Across
- a landlocked body of water
- lots of US soldiers there
- bordered by Jordan
- a nation straddling in eastern Europe and western Asia
- a Arabic and Kurdish speaking country
Down
- a small self-governing Palestinian territory
- a landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast
- located in Egypt
- actually a red body of water
- an Islamic republic on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf
10 Clues: located in Egypt • bordered by Jordan • lots of US soldiers there • a landlocked body of water • actually a red body of water • a Arabic and Kurdish speaking country • a small self-governing Palestinian territory • an Islamic republic on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf • a landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast • a nation straddling in eastern Europe and western Asia
Middle East 2020-10-05
10 Clues: Speaks Arabic • 90% shia population • Spoken by the arabs • Live between 4 countries • People who share traditions • spoken by 90% of shia muslim • followed by 15% of all muslims • people who share the same beleifs • followed by 90% of the worlds muslims • Spoken by ethnic group who live between 4
Middle East 2021-09-14
10 Clues: Empty Quarter • underground water • bring water to crops • WW2 jews people suffered • ability to read and write • removing salt and chemical • growing small amount of food • power made from running water • links Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea • people with a shared belief in god/gods
middle east 2022-05-25
Across
- head scarf worn by muslim
- country founded in middle east in 1650
- country founded in middle east in 1971
- Abdul Ghani Baradar is the leader
- a form of almsgiving
- longest river in the world
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- founded by Abraham
- country founded in middle east in 1990
- country founded in middle east in 1971
- richest petroleum producing in the world
- has 2 billion members
11 Clues: founded by Abraham • a form of almsgiving • has 2 billion members • head scarf worn by muslim • longest river in the world • Abdul Ghani Baradar is the leader • country founded in middle east in 1990 • country founded in middle east in 1971 • country founded in middle east in 1650 • country founded in middle east in 1971 • richest petroleum producing in the world
Middle East 2023-12-08
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- Minority in every country they live in, Stateless nation
- Holds most power as a leader in a country,overrides all others in power
- Originated in Lebanon,terrorist group
- Most populous Muslim country in the world
- Built a national education system in Iran and opened the University of Tehran
Down
- Allies with Turkey and Russia who supplies them weapons, Highest number of IDPs in the world
- Largest sea in the middle east
- Gov't without any connection to a religion, Turkey is an example of this
- Turned Iran into a theocracy, Islamic Revolution
- This empire existed in modern day Turkey,At its height in the 1600s the empire stretched to northern Africa, southwest Asia, and southeast Europe.
10 Clues: Largest sea in the middle east • Originated in Lebanon,terrorist group • Most populous Muslim country in the world • Turned Iran into a theocracy, Islamic Revolution • Minority in every country they live in, Stateless nation • Holds most power as a leader in a country,overrides all others in power • ...
Middle East 2024-04-04
10 Clues: capital of Iran • Capital of Turkey • capital of Israel • home to the pyramids • oil-rich gulf country • capital of saudi arabia • ancient civilazation in Iraq • site of Petra and the Dead Sea • landlocked country in Western Asia • the largest country in the Middle East
middle east 2025-08-14
Across
- water that exists underground in saturated zones beneath the land surface
- something that keeps on going, changing slowly over time
- A fertile spot in a desert, where water is found.
- The _____ of Hormuz
Down
- dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery
- The Scandinavian ____________
- control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly.
- A land that has little or no rain, to dry and barren to support vegetation
- transfer (a business, industry, or service) from public to private ownership and control.
- Marco Polo is a famous _____
10 Clues: The _____ of Hormuz • Marco Polo is a famous _____ • The Scandinavian ____________ • A fertile spot in a desert, where water is found. • something that keeps on going, changing slowly over time • water that exists underground in saturated zones beneath the land surface • A land that has little or no rain, to dry and barren to support vegetation • ...
Middle East 2022-10-12
10 Clues: no rivers • 3 continents • Capital of Baghdad • It is in western asia • It is also called Palestine • located in southwestern Asia • most of this country is desert • Produces 70% of the worlds oil • where the jordan river is located • It is one of the richest countries in the world
Middle East 2017-11-07
Across
- located in Egypt
- an Islamic republic on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf
- a small self-governing Palestinian territory
- actually a red body of water
Down
- a nation straddling in eastern Europe and western Asia
- lots of US soldiers there
- a landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast
- a landlocked body of water
- bordered by Jordan
- a Arabic and Kurdish speaking country
10 Clues: located in Egypt • bordered by Jordan • lots of US soldiers there • a landlocked body of water • actually a red body of water • a Arabic and Kurdish speaking country • a small self-governing Palestinian territory • an Islamic republic on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf • a landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast • a nation straddling in eastern Europe and western Asia
Middle East 2022-10-12
10 Clues: no rivers • 3 continents • Capital of Baghdad • It is in western asia • It is also called Palestine • located in southwestern Asia • most of this country is desert • Produces 70% of the worlds oil • where the jordan river is located • It is one of the richest countries in the world
Middle East 2023-12-08
Across
- Minority in every country they live in, Stateless nation
- Holds most power as a leader in a country,overrides all others in power
- Originated in Lebanon,terrorist group
- Most populous Muslim country in the world
- Built a national education system in Iran and opened the University of Tehran
Down
- Allies with Turkey and Russia who supplies them weapons, Highest number of IDPs in the world
- Largest sea in the middle east
- Gov't without any connection to a religion, Turkey is an example of this
- Turned Iran into a theocracy, Islamic Revolution
- This empire existed in modern day Turkey,At its height in the 1600s the empire stretched to northern Africa, southwest Asia, and southeast Europe.
10 Clues: Largest sea in the middle east • Originated in Lebanon,terrorist group • Most populous Muslim country in the world • Turned Iran into a theocracy, Islamic Revolution • Minority in every country they live in, Stateless nation • Holds most power as a leader in a country,overrides all others in power • ...
Middle East 2024-03-25
Across
- Capital is Jerusalem
- Largest Branch of Muslims
- Connects The Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea
Down
- Second Largest Branch of Islam
- Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
- Number of Countries in The Middle East
- Moses Split This Sea During The Exodous
- Leader of the 9/11 Attacks
- Most Common Religion in The Middle East
- Second Largest Country in The Middle East
10 Clues: Capital is Jerusalem • Largest Branch of Muslims • Leader of the 9/11 Attacks • Second Largest Branch of Islam • Number of Countries in The Middle East • Moses Split This Sea During The Exodous • Most Common Religion in The Middle East • Second Largest Country in The Middle East • Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries • Connects The Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea
middle east 2023-01-13
Across
- major religion in middle east
- most practiced religion in middle east
- what kind of relationship does the us and middle east have
- who won the arab Israeli conflict
- one of the three monothesitic religions in middle east
Down
- who was the majority in the sunni shiite divide
- one of the first list of legal obligations
- god what do monotheistic people believe in
- middle east has over 60% of the worlds natural ___ sources
- what sea is in between saudia arabia and sudan
10 Clues: major religion in middle east • who won the arab Israeli conflict • most practiced religion in middle east • one of the first list of legal obligations • god what do monotheistic people believe in • what sea is in between saudia arabia and sudan • who was the majority in the sunni shiite divide • one of the three monothesitic religions in middle east • ...
Middle East 2023-03-24
Across
- Not Iran
- A precious resource found in the middle east
- A country that had a 5 year war, following drought in 2007
- A common livelihood in most of the middle east
- Hosted the 2022 world cup
- The growth of deserts
Down
- The biggest country in the middle east
- When an area lacks rainfall
- Groups of people that roam the desert
- A common ecosystem in the middle east
10 Clues: Not Iran • The growth of deserts • Hosted the 2022 world cup • When an area lacks rainfall • Groups of people that roam the desert • A common ecosystem in the middle east • The biggest country in the middle east • A precious resource found in the middle east • A common livelihood in most of the middle east • A country that had a 5 year war, following drought in 2007
middle east 2025-08-14
Across
- this is usually the climate in a desert
- command and market
- water found below the ground
- usually associated with drugs
- a green area in a desert
- a group of people that have no home and move from place to place
- supply of water to ground or crops
Down
- removing salt from sea water
- a form of a dishonesty or criminal offence by a person or group of people
- an unlawful change in power
10 Clues: command and market • a green area in a desert • an unlawful change in power • removing salt from sea water • water found below the ground • usually associated with drugs • supply of water to ground or crops • this is usually the climate in a desert • a group of people that have no home and move from place to place • ...
Middle East 2021-03-18
Across
- major language spoken in the Middle East.
- land surrounded by water on 3 sides.
- Sea, body of water to the WEST of the Arabian Peninsula.
- major religion in the Middle East
- Arabia, name of the largest country (by land) in the Middle East countryside.
- country in Africa that is part of the Middle East.
Down
- cities(busy areas)
- Gulf, body of water to the EAST of the Arabian Peninsula.
- house of worship for people who practice Islam.
- major natural resource used all over the world.
10 Clues: cities(busy areas) • major religion in the Middle East • land surrounded by water on 3 sides. • major language spoken in the Middle East. • house of worship for people who practice Islam. • major natural resource used all over the world. • country in Africa that is part of the Middle East. • Sea, body of water to the WEST of the Arabian Peninsula. • ...
Middle East 2020-10-05
Across
- Live among Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq
- Most live in Iran
- Most people in the middle east practice this
- Share religion
- Take up most of the population in the middle east
- The language of the Kurds
Down
- The language of Arabs
- Share common heritage
- The less practiced in the middle east of the Islams
- The language spoken by most Persians
10 Clues: Share religion • Most live in Iran • The language of Arabs • Share common heritage • The language of the Kurds • The language spoken by most Persians • Live among Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq • Most people in the middle east practice this • Take up most of the population in the middle east • The less practiced in the middle east of the Islams
Middle East 2021-08-31
Across
- Capital of Jordan.
- Followers of Islam are called....
- Christians call their holy book a....
- Located above Syria.
- The Christian concept of God.
Down
- Worship in synagogues.
- The holiest city in Christianity.
- This country is right next to Yemen.
- Jesus was both human and divine.
- Muhammad is the most important prophet.
10 Clues: Capital of Jordan. • Located above Syria. • Worship in synagogues. • The Christian concept of God. • Jesus was both human and divine. • The holiest city in Christianity. • Followers of Islam are called.... • This country is right next to Yemen. • Christians call their holy book a.... • Muhammad is the most important prophet.
Middle East 2017-11-17
Across
- the movement of people due to globalisation and political events.
- islam basic belief
- leader of Iraq, who invaded Iran in 1980.
- one pattern of religion
Down
- large reserves of oil and gas. can make them vulnerable to globalisation.
- main branch of islam in the present
- where did the Arab spring started
- a return to more traditional practices of muslim religion.
- Name of the variety of languages, religions,and ethnic identities.
- U.S: led UN coalition expelled Iraq from Kuwait
10 Clues: islam basic belief • one pattern of religion • where did the Arab spring started • main branch of islam in the present • leader of Iraq, who invaded Iran in 1980. • U.S: led UN coalition expelled Iraq from Kuwait • a return to more traditional practices of muslim religion. • the movement of people due to globalisation and political events. • ...
Middle East 2018-10-18
Across
- Which muslims follow Ali Muslims?
- What group lives in Iran and something also known as Iranians?
- Which people in the middle east are Christians?
- What group are called jews?
- Which people share many common characteristics?
Down
- About 90% of Muslims are...?
- Which group shares common belief system?
- Which Ethnic group speak Arabic and are native americans?
- Which Ethnic group lives in the mountain??
- What group are called Muslims?
10 Clues: What group are called jews? • About 90% of Muslims are...? • What group are called Muslims? • Which muslims follow Ali Muslims? • Which group shares common belief system? • Which Ethnic group lives in the mountain?? • Which people in the middle east are Christians? • Which people share many common characteristics? • ...
middle east 2015-05-18
Across
- how actions effect you in the future
- limits trade
- belief that jesus is the son of god
- has absolute power
Down
- largest hindu country
- PILLARS muslims most do in there practice of islam
- government in which power is held by one a few people
- someone who practices Islam
- the most sacred Hindu river
- government ruled by religious leaders
10 Clues: limits trade • has absolute power • largest hindu country • someone who practices Islam • the most sacred Hindu river • belief that jesus is the son of god • how actions effect you in the future • government ruled by religious leaders • government in which power is held by one a few people • PILLARS muslims most do in there practice of islam
Middle East 2022-10-11
Across
- largest ethnic group in the world without a homeland
- Christianity,Islam,Judaism
- land between two rivers
- home of Mesopotamia
- crossroads of three continents
Down
- used to be where Israel is located today
- used to be called Asia minor
- produces 70% of the world oil
- homeland for the Jews
- harbors terrorist groups
10 Clues: home of Mesopotamia • homeland for the Jews • land between two rivers • harbors terrorist groups • Christianity,Islam,Judaism • used to be called Asia minor • produces 70% of the world oil • crossroads of three continents • used to be where Israel is located today • largest ethnic group in the world without a homeland
Middle East 2022-09-22
Across
- A country located to the North of Iraq
- A country west of Iran
- Supply of Water
- Oil rich country in the Persian Gulf
- Dry just like deserts
- River that begins in Turkey and flows through Iraq
Down
- Narrow waterway in which ships have to travel to and from the Persian Gulf
- water not given out equally
- Landlocked territory
- Waste that causes water to become harmful to animals and humans
10 Clues: Supply of Water • Landlocked territory • Dry just like deserts • A country west of Iran • water not given out equally • Oil rich country in the Persian Gulf • A country located to the North of Iraq • River that begins in Turkey and flows through Iraq • Waste that causes water to become harmful to animals and humans • ...
Middle East 2022-10-12
10 Clues: no rivers • 3 continents • Capital of Baghdad • It is in western asia • It is also called Palestine • located in southwestern Asia • most of this country is desert • Produces 70% of the worlds oil • where the jordan river is located • It is one of the richest countries in the world
