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Test your knowledge on the Middle East with this engaging quiz!
1
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What is often referred to as the "lifeblood" of Egypt
Nile
Nile River
The Nile River
74% got this right
The Nile River is the longest river in the world. The Nile flows into the Mediterranean sea and has length of 6,695km.
2
In which city is Hagia Sophia located in?
Instanbul
Cairo
Damascus
Riyadh
73% got this right
Did you know that Hagia Sophia served as a church, mosque & museum in its 1,500-year history?
3
Which desert is the biggest one in the Middle East?
Arabian Desert
Al Nufud Al Kabir
Dasht-e Lut
Sinai Desert
58% got this right
The Arabian Desert is the 4th largest desert in the world, the 2nd largest hot or sand desert in the world.
4
Which famous cheese is from Cyprus?
Halloumi
Akkawi
Feta
Testouri
45% got this right
Halloumi, produced from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk, resembles mozzarella.
5
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Which city is known for its rose-colored red-cut architecture?
Petra
Damascus
Jericho
Jerusalem
44% got this right
Petra was the capital of Nabateans, an ancient Arab tribe who inhabited northern Arabia and the southern Levant.
6
Which food isn't from Middle Eastern cuisine?
Ajapsandali
Couscous
Falafel
Hummus
57% got this right
Ajapsandali is a popular Georgian stew consisting of eggplants, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and seasonings.
7
Which language is predominantly spoken in Iran?
Farsi
Persian
82% got this right
The first handwritten book in Farsi was a medical book written in 1055
8
Place the following countries from MOST to LEAST population.
1.
Egypt
2.
Turkey
3.
Iran
4.
Saudi Arabia
92% got this right
Egypt-100,388,070
Turkey-83,429,620
Iran-82,913,910
Saudi Arabia-34,268,530
9
Which city is the capital of Lebanon?
Beirut
Amman
Damascus
Nicosia
79% got this right
Beirut is one of the oldest cities in the world, having been inhabited for more than 5,000 years.
10
In which modern-day country are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, an ancient Wonder of the Ancient World, located?
Iraq
76% got this right
There is no archaelogical or Babylonian sources that the Gardens ever truly existed.
11
In which city is the famous Mosque Kaaba located in?
Mecca
Cairo
Jerusalem
Medina
78% got this right
Kaaba contains a sacred black stone. Its a meteorite and is believed to have been given to Abraham by the angel Gabriel.
12
The Dead Sea, at 420m below sea level, is the lowest point on earth. Can you locate it?
40% got this right
Dead sea has a high concentratiom of dissolved salt. As a result of this water is dense because of this concentration.
