Middle East Geography Flashcard

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Where is the Middle East located?

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Europe, Asia, and Africa

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Most of the population of Turkey, Egypt and Iran live in?

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The city

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Which of the following countries is NOT typically considered part of the Middle East? Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, South Africa

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South Africa

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The Middle East is a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas because of its strategic __________________________ as a tricontinental hub.

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location

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The Middle East consists of several countries located on or near the southern and eastern shores of the __________________________ Sea.

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Mediterranean

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The climate in the Middle East is __________________________.

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varied

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The dominant religion in the Middle East is?

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Islam

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What is the major language in the Middle East?

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Arabic

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Who did the USA protect during the Persian Gulf War? Options: Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia

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Kuwait

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Most people work in ________________.

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agriculture