Middle East Test

Question 1

What country is Mecca in? (major religous site)

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia

Question 2

City where all Muslims must go atleast once in their life?

Accepted Answer

Mecca

Question 3

When was the state of Israel Created and caused the conflicts with Palestine?

Accepted Answer

1948

Question 4

Where is the "place where no one comes out" or "Empty Quarter"

Accepted Answer

Rub al-Khali

Question 5

WHen is SW Asia Test?

Accepted Answer

Tommorow, Thursday

Question 6

What is the main purpose of OPEC?

Accepted Answer

control distribution of oil globally

Question 7

Jimmy Carter met with leaders of what two countries at Camp David?

Accepted Answer

Israel and Egypt

Question 8

When did Ottoman Empire Fall?

Accepted Answer

After WWI

Question 9

The Two rivers in the Fertile Crescent?

Accepted Answer

Euphrates, Tigris

Question 10

Oil is found more in the Country of Saudi Arabia than anywhere else in the world?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The constitution of what country is influenced by Islam the most?

Accepted Answer

Iran

Question 12

Which of these is important for irrigation in SW Asia?

Accepted Answer

Jordan River

Question 13

What 3 religions are prevelant in Jerusalem?

Accepted Answer

Christianity, Islam, Judaism

Question 14

Who founded Islam?

Accepted Answer

Muhammed

Question 15

Which of the following is the lowest place on the exposed crust of the earth?

Accepted Answer

Dead Sea

Question 16

Country the Taliban gained Power in?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan

Question 17

How are the Middle East and North Africa similar in population?

Accepted Answer

Mostly Arab with same Religous beliefs

Question 18

WHich is NOT a pillar of Islam?

Accepted Answer

going to church on holy day

Question 19

Which group lived in areas of turkey, iraq and Iran for past 1000 years?

Accepted Answer

Kurds

Question 20

What do Kurds and Palestinians have in Common?

Accepted Answer

stateless nation

Question 21

Where Muslims believe Muhammed rose to Heaven?

Accepted Answer

Dome of the Rock

Question 22

What is different about the Mediterranean coast from other areas of SW Asia?

Accepted Answer

its good climate for growing fruits and vegetables

Question 23

Who divided control of Mediterranean following WWII?

Accepted Answer

France and Britain

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