Randall_20 Fascinating Facts About the Middle East

Which of the following is not one of the oldest civilizations that originated in the Middle East?

• Persia

• Ancient Egypt

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

What is the most widely spoken language in the Middle East?

• Spanish

• Arabic

• English

• French

Where is the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa, located?

• Kuwait

• Qatar

• Saudi Arabia

• United Arab Emirates

Which major religions have their origins in the Middle East?

• Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Bahá'í

• Shintoism, Taoism, Confucianism

• Judaism, Christianity, Islam

• Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism

What is the lowest point on Earth, located in the Middle East?

• The Mariana Trench

• The Dead Sea

• The Grand Canyon

• Lake Baikal

Which country is home to the American University of Beirut?

• Turkey

• Lebanon

• Iran

• Egypt

What is the largest peninsula in the world, located in the Middle East?

• Arabian Peninsula

• Iberian Peninsula

• Korean Peninsula

• Scandinavian Peninsula

Which Middle Eastern country is known for its strong tradition of storytelling, including the famous tales of 1001 Nights?

• Iraq

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

Where did coffee originate from?

• Africa

• Europe

• Middle East

• Asia

What is the highest peak in the Middle East?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

• Mount Damavand

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