The Middle East

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A region that was formerly part of Southwest Syria that Israel has occupied since 1967 war.
A city in the Holy Land, regarded as sacred by Christians, Muslims, and Jews.
a flat expanse of salt left by the evaporation of a body of salt water
a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
a place where crude oil is refined
a Muslim place of worship
the holiest city of Islam
the religion of the Muslims
branch of Islam, does not believe in direct descendants of Muhammad as successors
ethnic minority group in the Middle East persecuted in their home countries of Iraq, Iran, Syria, an
relying on religious law and consultation with religious scholars
followers of Islam
branch of Islam, believes in Muhammad's dependents should be successors
a valley, ravine, or channel that is dry except in the rainy season.
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries