Middle East Intro

Question 1

This man, Saddam Hussein, WAS a powerful dictator here:

Accepted Answer

Iraq

Question 2

The main religion of the Middle East is:

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 3

Which of the following Middle East countries ranks the lowest on the Freedom scale? (score: 6)

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan

Question 4

After World War 1, these 2 countries controlled most of the Middle East:

Accepted Answer

Britain/ France

Question 5

Based on 2024 stats, which Middle East country is the most populated?

Accepted Answer

Pakistan

Question 6

Modern Israel was created shortly after this event:

Accepted Answer

WW2

Question 7

What color on the map is IRAN?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

Question 8

What color on the map is ISRAEL?

Accepted Answer

Orange

Question 9

What country coined the term "Middle East" in the mid-1800's?

Accepted Answer

Britain

Question 10

What country produced the most oil globally in 2023?

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 11

When was the first large oil deposit discovered in the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

1908

Question 12

Which Middle East country produced the most oil? (2023)

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia

Question 13

In what modern country was it found?

Accepted Answer

Iran

Question 14

Based on 2024 stats, which has the highest per capita GDP (over $100,000)

Accepted Answer

Qatar

Question 15

Prior to World War 1, most of the Middle East was controlled by:

Accepted Answer

The Ottoman Empire

Question 16

The Middle East has 48% of the world's oil reserves. What country doesn't have any?

Accepted Answer

Israel

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