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30 Cards in this Set
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Al Quaeda |
An international islamic terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden and Abdullah Azam |
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Arab Spring |
Revolutionary wave of demonstrations, protests, riots, and civil war throughout the Arab world, beginning in December 2010 |
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Carthage |
A city in Tunisia that was the center of the ancient Carthaginian civilization |
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Christianity |
A monotheistic religion based on the teaching of Jesus Christ |
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Dome of the Rock |
A Muslim shrine located on the Temple Mount of Jerusalem |
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Fertile Crescent |
A region containing moist and fertile soil in otherwise arid and semiarid areas of Western Asia, the Nile Valley and Nile Delta of Northeast Africa |
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Five pillars of faith |
The foundation of Muslim life, which includes the testimony of faith, prayer, giving zakat (support to the needy), fasting during the month of Ramadan, and the pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime |
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Haj |
An Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims which must be carried out once in their lifetime if they are able |
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Hamas |
A Palestinian islamic organization that currently controls the Gaza Strip, which has been classified as a terrorist organization by the United States |
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Irrigation |
The artificial application of water to land to assist in the production of crops |
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Islam |
The religious faith of Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed by Muhammed, the prophet of Allah |
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Jerusalem |
A ancient city considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims whose status is currently disputed by Israel and Palestinians |
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Judaism |
A monotheistic religion practiced by the Jews that stresses the belief of God and the laws of Torah |
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Kurds |
A stateless ethnic group inhabiting areas in Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey, often referred to as Kurdistan |
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Mecca |
A city in Saudi Arabia where Muhammed was born, which is regarded as the holiest city in Islam |
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Mesopotamia |
An ancient region in West Asia between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the area currently known as Iraq |
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Mosque |
A building used for public worship by Muslims |
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Oasis |
An area in a desert where there is water and plants |
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Occupied areas of Israel |
The territories occupied by Israel during the Six-day war in 1967, including, the West Bank (which includes East Jerusalem), the Gaza Strip, and much of the Golan Heights |
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OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) |
A multinational organization designed to coordinate and unify petroleum prices of its members to ensure the stabilization of oil markets |
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PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization) |
Once considered a terrorist organization, this group is internationally recognized as the legitimate representatives of the Palestinian people |
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Ramadan |
The ninth month of the Muslim year, during which strict fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset |
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Shiite/Sh'ia Muslim |
The second largest denomination of Islam, who believe that Muhammed's son in law, Ali, was his successor as the leader of the Islamic Caliphate |
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Stateless Nation |
Cultural or ethnic group without its own state |
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Sunni Muslim |
The largest denomination of Islam, that believe that Aku Bakr was the successor to Muhammed as the leader of the Islamic Caliphate |
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Synagogue |
A house of worship for Jews |
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Taliban |
An Islamic fundamentalist group that ruled Afghanistan from 1996-2001 |
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Water Desalination |
The remove of salt and other minerals from saline water |
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Zionism |
A nationalist and political movement of Jews that supports the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Israel |
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Terrorism |
The use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes |
