Middle East Geography Quiz 1

Where is the Middle East primarily located?

• Eastern Asia

• SouthWest Asia

• Northern Africa

• Southern Europe

Which country is considered to be part of the Middle East despite being partially in Europe?

• Egypt

• Iran

• Turkey

• Saudi Arabia

Which country is mostly in Africa but also considered to be a part of the Middle East?

• Iran

• Turkey

• Egypt

• Iraq

What is Palestine considered as in legal terms?

• A) A fully independent country recognized by all nations

• B) A "de jure" independent country

• C) A state with no legal recognition

• D) A territory belonging to another nation

Where is Gaza Strip and West Bank located?

• A) Israel

• B) Saudi Arabia

• C) Jordan

• D) Iran

What type of climate does the Middle East generally have?

• Cold and humid

• Hot and arid

• Mild and wet

• Cool and dry

Which major river supports agriculture in the Middle East?

• The Amazon

• The Nile

• The Yangtze

• The Mississippi

What is the Nile River known for?

• Being the shortest river in the world

• Being the widest river in the world

• Being the longest river in the world

• Being the deepest river in the world

Into which body of water does the Euphrates River ultimately empty?

• Red Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Persian Gulf

• Mediterranean Sea

What is the significance of the Jordan River in religion?

• It is significant in Islam and Hinduism

• It is significant in Buddhism and Christianity

• It is significant in Judaism and Christianity

• It is significant in Christianity and Islam