Middle East Religions and Geography

2. Ethnic group who live in the region in eastern and southeastern Turkey, western Iran, northern Iraq and northern Syria and are a stateless group
4. Founded by Mohammad in the 7th century CE
10. Landlocked territory bordering Jordan and Israel
11. South of Saudi Arabis, link to trade in the Indian Ocean
12. Ethnic group which originated on the Arabian Peninsula in the mid-ninth century - largest group in Middle East
13. Easternmost river that creates area known as "The Cradle of Civilization"
15. Westernmost river that creates area known as "The Cradle of Civilization"

1. Followers believe Jesus is the son of God
3. Separates Africa from Southwest Asia
5. Forms the border between Jordan, Syria, Israel, and the West Bank
6. Narrow strip of land between Israel, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea
7. Native to Iran and make up approximately 60% of the population of that country
8. Oldest of the monothesitic faiths, sacred text is the Torah
9. Group of people who follow a common set of ethics and have shared spiritual beliefs
14. Narrow shallow body of water that connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea
15. Group of individuals who share a common cultural background or descent - Common language, ancestry, history
16. Father of the monotheistic faiths
17. Connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea