Quiz on the Levant

Which countries are included in the Levant?

• Egypt, Libya, Tunisia

• Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, and the Palestinian territories

• Turkey, Greece, Cyprus

• Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman

What type of climate does the Levant generally have?

• Tropical

• Arctic

• Temperate

• Desert

What is the Syrian Desert composed of?

• Sand

• Gravel

• Clay

• Rock

Which river is the most important in Syria and provides the entire country with water?

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

• Jordan River

What is the significance of the Jordan River in the subregion?

• It is the longest river in the world.

• It provides a natural border between the West Bank and Jordan.

• It is the only source of drinking water.

• It flows only through Syria.

Which body of water connects the subregion with the Red Sea and Indian Ocean?

• Gulf of Aqaba

• Mediterranean Sea

• Persian Gulf

• Black Sea

Which river flows through all the countries in the subregion?

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Jordan River

• Euphrates River

Which river is crucial for Syria's water supply?

• Tigris River

• Jordan River

• Euphrates River

• Nile River

What does the Gulf of Aqaba connect?

• The Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean

• The Red Sea and Indian Ocean

• The Black Sea and Caspian Sea

• The Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea

Which river provides a natural border in the subregion?

• Euphrates River

• Tigris River

• Jordan River

• Nile River