Middle East Geography Quiz

Where is the Middle East located?

• North America

• South America

• Africa

• Europe, Asia, and Africa

Most of the population of Turkey, Egypt and Iran live in?

• The country

• The suburbs

• The city

• None of the above

Which of the following countries is NOT typically considered part of the Middle East?

• Egypt

• Lebanon

• Turkey

• South Africa

The Middle East is a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas because of its strategic __________________________ as a tricontinental hub.

• location
• importance

• continent

The Middle East consists of several countries located on or near the southern and eastern shores of the __________________________ Sea.

• Red

• Caribbean

• Mediterranean

The climate in the Middle East is __________________________.

• cold

• varied

• tropical

• polar

The dominant religion in the Middle East is?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

• Buddhism

What is the major language in the Middle East?

• Arabic

• Spanish

• French

• English

Who did the USA protect during the Persian Gulf War?

• Iraq

• Iran

• Kuwait

• Saudi Arabia

Most people work in ________________.

• tourism

• manufacturing

• mining

• agriculture