North Africa & Middle East Quiz

What does monotheism mean?

Which religion is predominantly practiced in Saudi Arabia?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

What is the holy book of the Jewish religion?

• Quran

• Bible

• Torah

What is the predominant climate in the Sahara region?

• Humid Continental

• Tropical Wet

• Desert

• Mediterranean West Coast

What is the name of the city that is considered holy by both Jews and Muslims, and is a point of conflict in Israel (formerly called Palestine)?

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Vatican City

• Varanasi

Which continent is NOT directly connected to Asia?

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

• Antarctica

What is the primary economic activity in the Middle East, particularly in countries with abundant oil reserves?

• Agriculture

• Oil Production

• Manufacturing

What is the term for a body of water surrounded by sand in a desert?

• Wadi

• Oasis

• Harbor

• Desertification

Which organization is responsible for coordinating and unifying the petroleum policies of its member countries?

• UNESCO

• OPEC

• EU

• WTO

What city are the Western/Wailing Wall, the Dome of the Rock, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre located in?

• Jerusalem

• Istanbul

• Mecca

• Cairo