Middle Eastern Geography

Which Middle Eastern country is home to the ancient city of Babylon?

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Israel

The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?

• Red Sea and Arabian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea

• Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

• Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

Which Middle Eastern country is known as the "Land of the Pharaohs"?

• Turkey

• Egypt

• Iran

• Jordan

What is the capital city of Saudi Arabia?

• Tehran

• Dubai

• Riyadh

• Jerusalem

The Dome of the Rock, an iconic Islamic shrine, is located in which city?

• Cairo

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Istanbul

What is the tallest building in the world, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

• Empire State Building

• Burj Khalifa

• Petronas Towers

• Shanghai Tower

Which Middle Eastern country is known as the "Land of the Cedars"?

• Lebanon

• Syria

• Jordan

• Iraq

The ancient city of Petra, famous for its rock-cut architecture, is located in which modern-day country?

• Iraq

• Lebanon

• Jordan

• Syria

Which Middle Eastern country is known for its famous archaeological site called Persepolis?

• Iran

• Turkey

• Lebanon

• Egypt

Which body of water is located to the west of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Persian Gulf

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Arabian Sea