Why would geographers and sociologists group these faiths together in this way?

This is what it told me I should have for that question,

Abrahamic faiths have a common historical heritage: they originated near each other in the Middle East, and each faith recognizes the importance of certain historical figures and prophets. All three faiths are monotheistic, and they share common holy places.

I know this is late, but I hope it helps

The war began as a fight between mayans and the landowners of the country. the main causes of the guatemalan civil war was started by the greed of the united fruit company, the fear of communism, and the racism toward the  mayan  people.