Middle East Culture Vocabulary Homework

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  1. 2. Muslim pilgrimage (religious journey) to Mecca, the birthplace of Muhammad at least once in a lifetime (if able).
  2. 4. An ethnic group that lives in the mountainous regions of Southwest Asia; most are Sunni Muslims; Kurds do not have their own state/country.
  3. 5. Ethnic group located in the Middle East and North Africa; language spoken is Arabic.
  4. 8. Faith, Prayer, charity, fast, and hajj
  5. 11. City in Israel considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
  6. 13. Follower of the religion of Islam.
  7. 14. Belonging to the cultural, racial, religious, or linguistic traditions of a people or country.
  8. 16. A religion that developed out of Judaism and was based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
  9. 17. Religious text/book for the Jewish religion (Judaism), made up of the first 5 books of the Old Testament.
  10. 18. They believe that Mohammad had designated Ali as his successor and spiritual heir.
  11. 19. Religious text/book for the Islamic religion (Islam).
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  1. 1. Belief in one God.
  2. 3. The first monotheist, whose descendants are known as Jews, founder of Judaism.
  3. 6. People who identify closely with a set of beliefs that influence their culture.
  4. 7. A religion that teaches that there is one God and Muhammad is his messenger.
  5. 9. 80%-85% of Muslims are Sunnis. Sunnis believe that Mohammad did not appoint a successor (replacement), and therefore one had to be appointed by the Muslims themselves.
  6. 10. Ethnic group located primarily in Iran (Iran was formally the Persian Empire).
  7. 11. The first monotheistic religion, founded by Abraham, and the followers are called Jews.
  8. 12. Founder of Islam whom Muslims believe to be God’s prophet.
  9. 15. Title used by rulers of the Muslim community from 632-1924.