Middle East History Study Guide

Vocabulary:
Caliph

Market Economy

Diaspora

Command Economy

Partition

Traditional Economy

United Nations

Mixed Economy

Jihad
Revolution
Arab Spring
Arab League
Terrorism
Spread of Islam:
Describe in words where Islam began and then spread to in its first 100+ years.

Shade on the map where Islam spread to as described above:

Divisions of Islam:
Name the two major divisions of Islam.

Which group has the majority of members?

What does each division believe about how to choose leaders?

What does each division believe about how much power a leader should have? Be specific.

Why is the relationship between these two groups so bitter towards one another?

Contributions of Islam:
What is the House of Wisdom?

Al-Khwarizmi is known for being what?

In what ways did Muslims contribute to the banking system?

Where was the worlds first hospital built?

What is the highest form of decorative art? What famous book was it used in?

Giving at least 2 details to support, what do you think is the most important contribution from the
Muslim community?
Contribution:
Reason 1:
Reason 2:

Conflict in the Middle East Post WWII:

What is the name of event that started the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis in 1948?

Describe the conflict between Palestine and Israel from the Palestinian viewpoint:

Describe the conflict between Palestine and Israel from the Israeli viewpoint:

This war broke out when Israel attacked Egypt and Syria and Israel won control of more
Palestinian territory.

Describe the importance of the Suez Canal.

Who sided with Egypt in the Suez Canal Crisis?

Who sided with Israel in the Suez Canal Crisis?

What was the result of the Suez Canal Crisis?

What is the name of the leader in Iran who took over in 1978 after overthrowing the Shah of
Iran?

How did he run Iran after taking power?

Describe the Iran Hostage Crisis

What is the Arab League? When was it formed? What are the goals of this group?