Geography Quiz

Which body of water connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea?

• Persian Gulf

• Strait of Hormuz

• Suez Canal

• Arabian Sea

Which country is located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea and borders Lebanon and Syria?

• Turkey

• Iraq

• Kuwait

• Israel

Which river flows through Iraq and Syria before emptying into the Persian Gulf?

• Jordan River

• Euphrates River

• Nile River

• Tigris River

Which country is located on the Arabian Peninsula and is the largest producer of oil in the region?

• Iran

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

• Kuwait

Which narrow strait connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea?

• Bosporus Strait

• Strait of Gibraltar

• Strait of Hormuz

• Suez Canal

Which country, known for its ancient Persian civilization, is located east of Iraq and north of the Persian Gulf?

• Syria

• Afghanistan

• Iran

• Kuwait

Which disputed territory is located along the Mediterranean coast, bordering Israel and Egypt?

• West Bank

• Gaza Strip

• Golan Heights

• Sinai Peninsula

Which country, formerly known as Mesopotamia, is located between Syria and Iran?

• Afghanistan

• Turkey

• Iraq

• Kuwait

Which river forms part of the border between Israel and Jordan?

• Euphrates River

• Tigris River

• Jordan River

• Nile River

Which country, spanning two continents, controls the Bosporus Strait?

• Syria

• Iran

• Israel

• Turkey