Countries of the Middle East and Persian Gulf

Label or place a star in the country of Saudi Arabia on the map below.

_____________ is a city holy to Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Tehran

• London

Answer explanation

Jerusalem is correct!

Which of the following is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa as well as in the Middle East?

• Alexandria

• Cairo

• Riyadh

• Jerusalem

Circle or place a star in the country of Israel on the map below.

What body of water in Israel and Jordan is 90 times saltier than the ocean?

• Jordan River

• Rub al Khali

• Dead Sea

• None of the above

What feat of engineering is known as the "Shortcut to Asia" and a link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean?

• Leaning Tower of Pisa

• Suez Canal

• Pyramids of Giza

• Harappa

Label or place a star in the country of Egypt on the map below.

___________ is the worship of a single god, while _________ is the worship of two or more gods.

• Monotheism; Polytheism

• Diaspora; Atonement

Answer explanation

Monotheism is the worship of a single god, while Polytheism is the worship of two or more gods.

Label or place a star in the country of Iran on the map below.

Most of the people in the country of Iran live in what type of geographic area?

• In the mountains

• In the foothills (bottom) of the mountains

• In the desert region

• None of the above: most Iranians are nomads