Middle East and North Africa Maps Quiz

Which map shows the largest geographical area as part of the Middle East and North Africa?

• Map 1

• Map 2

• Map 3

• All maps show the same area

Which map includes the least number of countries as part of the Middle East and North Africa?

• Map 1

• Map 2

• Map 3

• All maps include the same number of countries

Based on the maps, which color is commonly used to represent the Middle East and North Africa region?

• Blue

• Green

• Grey

• Both A and B

Who coined the term "Middle East" for countries west of India?

• The French

• The Americans

• The British

• The Germans

Why is North Africa included in the Middle East region?

• Because of its proximity to Europe

• Because of the similarities it has with countries in Southwest Asia

• Because of its economic ties with East Asia

• Because of its historical ties with South America

What is the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) primarily classified as?

• A) A continent

• B) A country

• C) A region

• D) A city

Is the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) contained by a single continent?

• A) Yes

• B) No

What does the term "region" refer to?

• A) A single city

• B) A collection of continents

• C) An area of nearby places that have certain things in common

• D) A political division within a country

How many common characteristics do the countries of the Middle East and North Africa share that define them as a region?

• A) Two

• B) Three

• C) Four

• D) Five

What is the climate like in most of the Middle East and North Africa?

• Cold and wet

• Hot and dry

• Humid and rainy

• Cool and breezy