Southwest and Central Asia

Which of the following describes the Dead Sea?

• It is the lowest body of water on Earth.

• The salt content prevents people from sinking.

• It is shrinking.

• All of the above.

Which group held power in Turkey from 1453 until 1918?

• the Byzantium Empire

• the Persian Empire

• the Ottoman Empire

• the Roman Empire

The main peninsula of Turkey is known as _________

• The Anatolian Peninsula

• The Iberian Peninsula

Who is the founder of modern Turkey? He is also known as the Ataturk -- Father of the Turks.

• Sabiha Gökçen

• Mustafa Kemal

Why are Israeli Jews and Palestinian Muslims currently fighting?

• Palestinian Muslims attacks on Israeli Jews in the city

• Israeli Police restrictions on Palestinian gatherings during Ramadan.

• Eviction of Palestinians by Israeli government

• Israeli occupation of Eastern Jerusalem and the West Bank

• All of the Above

Where is the Petra located?

• Israel

• Jordan

• Syria

• Palestine

What is a wadi?

• An oasis in the desert

• a well that gives access to fossil water

In the Arabian Peninsula, most of the oil fields are found ______

• along the coast of the Persian Gulf

• in the desert of Saudi Arabia

Women in Saudi Arabia can...

• own and run a buisness

• drive a car (2018)

• only take care of children

• wear shorts

What does OPEC stand for?

• Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

• Organization of Penguins Eating Carrots