MENA Common Questions

Front

Who was called by God to lead the Jewish people to Canaan?

Back

Abraham

Front

The creation of Israel was influenced by the events of which major global conflict?

Back

World War II

Front

What did the Ottomans rename the capital city Constantinople?

Back

Istanbul

Front

What country controlled the area west of present-day Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea during WWI and WWII?

Back

United Kingdom

Front

Why is the Arabian Peninsula important to other countries around the world?

Back

It is a significant source of oil.

Front

What word best describes the climate of this region?

Back

Arid

Front

What industry contributes most to the economy of the Arabian Peninsula? Options: Agriculture, Technology, Oil and Gas, Tourism

Back

Oil and Gas

Front

Who prevented Afghan children from being educated?

Back

The Taliban

Front

Who are Bedouin?

Back

Nomads of the desert

Front

How does the Aswan High Dam benefit the Egyptian people?

Back

It provides hydroelectric power and controls flooding.