Rivers
Where is the Euphrates River located?
begins in Turkey and courses down through the modern countries of Syria and Iraq.
What is the purpose of the Suez Canal?
provide a direct route between Europe and Asia.
Which sea is located to the south of Iran?
Persian Gulf
Which country is known for its oil production and located on the Arabian Peninsula?
Saudi Arabia
Where is the Gaza Strip located?
eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea
What countries does the Jordan River flow through?
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria.
Where is the Suez Canal located?
Egypt, running north to south across the Isthmus of Suez.
Name the countries that borders the Persian Gulf?
Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Name the country that shares borders with both Iraq and Irael.
Syria
What is the capital of Syria?
Damascus
Name two rivers that run parallel in Iraq.
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
How does the Suez Canal connect different parts of the world?
connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea
What is the significance of the Strait if Hormuz?
it is the only sea passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean,
What country is directly north of Iraq?
Turkey
Name the river that flows through both Syria and Iraq.
Euphrates River
What is importance of the Tigris River in ancient history?
provided the lifeblood for the civilizations of Mesopotamia
What major body of water does the Suez Canal connect to the Mediterranean Sea?
Red Sea
How does the Arabian Sea connect to the Indian Ocean?
through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz
Which two territories are located between Israel and Jordan?
The Gaza Strip and the West Bank
Which country has a coastline along the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea?
Egypt
Which river is longer: the Euphrates or the Tigris?
the Euphrates
What country built the Suez Canal?
France and Egypt
Which sea is known for its red color?
Red Sea
Name the country that is home to the city of Baghdad.
Iraq
What is the primary waterway that connects the Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf?
The Strait of Hormuz