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Middle East Exam (1st Quarter)
This is the study guide for a Social Studies test in flash card style.
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Social Studies
7th Grade
10/20/2012

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Political Geography
Definition
boundaries, divisions, and possessions of countries.
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Physical Geography
Definition
natural features and processes
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Arab
Definition
One who adopts the arabic language.
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Imperialism
Definition
Extending the rule or authority of an empire over a foreign country.
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Sanctions
Definition
A nation applying pressure on another nation to conform international law or opinion.
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Sinai Peninsula
Definition
2nd most important land in the world connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
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sects
Definition
Organized Religious groups (Sunni and Shiites)
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Desalination
Definition
Changing salty sea water into fresh water that can be used for drinking and irrigation.
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Fertigation
Definition
feeding water and fertilizer directly to the roots of crops.
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Empire
Definition
a region of several nations who speak arabic.
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Islam
Definition

Symbol: moon and star

Sacred Text: Qurah

Prophet: Muhammad

Followers: Muslim

Meeting Place: Mosques

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Christianity
Definition

Symbol: Cross

Sacred Text: Bible

Prophet: Jesus

Followers: Christians

Meeting place: Church

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Judiasm
Definition

Symbol: Star of David

Sacred Text: Torah

Prophet: Moses

Followers: Jews

Meeting Place: Synagogues

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M
Definition
Movement
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Region
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H
Definition
Human
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E
Definition
Enviorment
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L
Definition
Location
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P
Definition
Place
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Suez Canal
Definition
Connects the mediterranean sea and red seas. it allows transportation by water between Europe and Asia without navigation around Africa.
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Nile River
Definition
Longest river in Africa and the world
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