Geography of West Asia Grade 8

What is the highest peak in West Asia?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Damavand

• Mount Elbrus

• Mount Everest

Which cultural landmark in West Asia is known as the 'Rose City'?

• Taj Mahal

• Athens

• Petra

• Machu Picchu

What is the main economic activity in the Arabian Peninsula?

• Fishing industry

• Textile manufacturing

• Automobile production

• Oil production and export

Which historical event led to the division of the Ottoman Empire?

• World War I

• French Revolution

• Russian Revolution

• American Civil War

Name the largest desert in West Asia.

• Gobi Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

Which famous river flows through Iraq and Syria?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

Which ancient city in West Asia is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world?

What is the major source of income for many countries in West Asia?

• Manufacturing sector

• Oil production and export

• Agriculture and farming

• Tourism industry

What is the significance of the Dead Sea in West Asia?