SWANA Geography Quiz

Which of the following bodies of water is the longest river in the world?

• Nile River

• Red Sea

• Dead Sea

• Caspian Sea

Which sea is landlocked and known for its high salt content?

• Caspian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Dead Sea

• Red Sea

Which waterway connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea?

• Nile River

• Dead Sea

• Suez Canal

• Caspian Sea

Which country is not included in the region of Southwest Asia and North Africa?

• Morocco

• Syria

• Egypt

• China

Which region is culturally and linguistically distinct from sub-Saharan Africa?

• Southwest Asia

• Europe

• North Africa

• South America

Which sea is located between Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel?

• Red Sea

• Dead Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caspian Sea

Which country is known as the birthplace of the Arabic language?

• Egypt

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Turkey

Which body of water separates Africa and Asia?

• Red Sea

• Dead Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caspian Sea

Which country was formerly known as Persia?

• Iraq

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

Which country is known as the Land of the Pharaohs?

• Egypt

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Turkey