Islamic World History and Geography Quiz

Which country is home to the two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina?

• Egypt

• Jordan

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

What is the largest Muslim-majority country in terms of population?

• Pakistan

• Indonesia

• Iran

• Turkey

Which river is closely associated with ancient Mesopotamia, the region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

• Nile

• Ganges

• Tigris

• Amazon

Which city is the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran?

• Cairo

• Tehran

• Riyadh

• Baghdad

In which modern country can you find the city of Al-Quds (Jerusalem), a city sacred to Muslims, Christians, and Jews?

• Israel

• Egypt

• Syria

• Jordan

Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world and is located in North Africa?

• Arabian Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

Which body of water lies to the west of Saudi Arabia?

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Arabian Sea

• Persian Gulf

What is the longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

What is the official language of most Islamic countries in the Middle East?

• Farsi

• Arabic

• Urdu

• Turkish

Which country has the largest population of Shia Muslims?

• Iraq

• Lebanon

• Iran

• Yemen