Unit 7 (Southwest Asia) Review

7. Place of worship for Christianity.
8. The man-made islands located in Dubai, U.A.E.
10. The wealthiest country in the Middle East.
12. The name given to Mesopotamia because the first civilizations began there.
13. The lowest place on the exposed crust of the earth (2 words)
17. Muslims must make a pilgrimage known as the ___ once in their lifetime.
20. The Sumerian writing system that was used to keep track of goods that were traded.
22. Christianity is based on the teachings of ___ ___ ___ (3words)
23. The largest country in the Middle East.
24. The Middle East is located in the center of ___ continents, because of this it is called the "crossroads of the world".
25. Place of worship for Judaism.
26. What is the holiest city in Islam? (Hint - it is where they must go for their hajj)

1. The most common physical feature in the Middle East.
2. The Sumerians were ___ meaning they believed in many gods.
3. The ___ ___ (2 words) shortened the trade routes between Europe, Asia, and Africa.
4. This was left behind after the Tigris & Euphrates flooded, it aided farming.
5. Place of worship for Islam.
6. Christianity, Islam, and Judaism all believe in one god, meaning they are ___.
9. The crescent shaped region in the Middle East.
11. Mesopotamia is located in what present day country?
14. Founder of Islam.
15. The monotheistic religion with the highest number of followers worldwide.
16. The religious temples at the center of Sumerian cities.
18. A holy city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
19. The name for the land between the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers.
21. The oldest monotheistic religion.