Chapter 10 Key Term Quiz

Middle East and North Africa
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A nomadic people living in the desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa.

The war resulting from the attack in 1973 of Israel by Egypt, Iraq and Syria.

A sect of Islam distinct from Sunni whose adherents believe that the succession of the Prophet Mohammed should be hereditary and follow family bloodlines.

A trade cartel of oil producing states, mostly Middle Eastern that uses its power to influence global oil markets.

A more formalized written standard form of Arabic that is commonly used across the Arab-speaking world, in contrast to the multiple forms of spoken Arabic.

The Christian Church in Egypt, one of the oldest on the world.

A sect of Islam distinct from Shia in that its adherents do not believe that the succession of the Prophet Mohammed should be hereditary and follow family bloodlines.

The recreation of a transnational authority guided by Islamic principles and is a long held belief of many Sunni fundamentalists.

An area created by sediments carried by a river.

An area where waters drains from and flows into a river or a number of tributaries.

The name given to big-name, well-known architects who participate in construction to market or brand a city.

The cultural development in 14th century Europe, centered in Italy, that drew upon classical learning.

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