MENA Middle East: History and Significance

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The Middle East is known as the 'Cradle of Civilization'. The earliest civilization was in ________ (modern day Iraq).

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Mesopotamia

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What is the holiest city to the Islamic faith found in Saudi Arabia?

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Mecca

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The Arabian Desert is the second largest desert in the world. Why does it have much in common with the Sahara Desert?

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It was once part of the Sahara.

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Which empire was divided up to form today's Middle East countries?

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Ottoman

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The Nile River flows through how many countries?

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11

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The Aswan High Dam provides hydroelectric energy to approximately ___ of the country of Egypt.

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1/2

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Before it was officially designated as the nation of Israel it was known as...

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Palestine

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What region is Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait in?

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Middle East

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Most of the mountains & plateaus in the Middle East are located in _____________ & ______________

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Turkey & Iran

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Why did the UN create the country of Israel for the Jews?

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To provide Jews with a homeland