Across
- 2. The migration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina
- 4. A form of government led by religious leaders
- 5. Ethnic group primarily found in Iraq, Turkey, and Iran
- 7. Historical title for a ruler, often in the Islamic world
- 9. Historical site and important ancient city in modern Iraq
- 10. A dry, barren area with little rainfall
- 12. A valuable resource, often mined in ancient times
- 14. Ancient city known for its trade and culture
- 15. The ancient civilization known for cuneiform writing
- 17. Peninsula home to Saudi Arabia
- 18. The holy city for Muslims, located in Saudi Arabia
- 19. Country where the ancient city of Babylon was located
- 20. A river that flows through Iraq
Down
- 1. A large, important city in ancient Persia
- 3. Major routes where cultures and ideas spread
- 6. The main branch of Islam that recognizes the caliphate
- 8. Ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
- 11. Region that includes the territories of Israel and Palestine
- 13. Routes used for commerce and trade in ancient times
- 16. Ancient Sumerian city known for its ziggurat