Middle East and North Africa

Which of the following is NOT a mountain range in this region?

• Zagros Mountains

• Atlas Mountains

• Taurus Mountains

• Andes Mountains

The Nile is the primary water resource for both ___ and ____.

• Egypt and Sudan

• Ethiopia and Egypt

• Sudan and Somalia

• Algeria and Libya

What connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea?

• The Strait of Hormuz

• The Strait of Gibraltar

• The Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits

• The Suez Canal

Which of the following religions DOES NOT HAVE holy sites in Jerusalem in Israel?

• Muslims/Islam

• Christians/Christianity

• Jews/Judaism

• All of these have holy sites in Jerusalem

Where can all swimmers easily float?

• The Red Sea

• The Dead Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Persian Gulf

This is a ____, or Islamic house of worship, in Richardson, TX.

• Caliph

• Mosque

• Bedouin

• Wadi

Which one is wrong?

• Most people in the Middle East and North Africa live in the countryside.

• Most Arabs are Muslims who speak Arabic.

• Most people in semi-arid climates live next to rivers or by the sea.

Answer explanation

Most people in the Middle East and North Africa live in urban areas (cities).

The Arab Spring is (a)  

• A seasonal festival

• A series of protests and uprisings

• A type of traditional dance

• A new political party

Answer explanation

The Arab Spring refers to a series of protests and uprisings that occurred across the Arab world starting in 2010, aimed at challenging authoritarian regimes and demanding political reform.

What is a place of worship for Muslims called?

• Mosque

• Synagogue

• Church

• Temple

Answer explanation

A place of worship for Muslims is called a mosque. This is where they gather for prayers and community activities, distinguishing it from synagogues (Jewish), churches (Christian), and temples (Hindu/Buddhist).

What religion is most popular in the Middle East?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Hinduism

Answer explanation

Islam is the most popular religion in the Middle East, with the majority of the population identifying as Muslim. Christianity and Judaism also have historical roots in the region, but Islam is predominant.