The Eastern Mediterranean region lies between the continents of …
Europe and Asia
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What percentage of the population of Israel is Jewish?
80%
100
What is Israel's capital?
Jerusalem
100
What is the largest minority in Turkey that makes up 20% of the population?
Kurds
100
What is properly prepared Jewish food?
Kosher
200
What is unique about the Syrian Desert?
It is made up of gravel and rock- not sand
200
The political movement that called for the Jews to establish a home in Israel.
Zionism
200
Who represents the Arab people of the region?
The Palestinian Authorities
200
What is Turkey's largest city?
Istanbul
200
What is the law making branch of Israel called?
Knesset
300
The reason the Dead Sea only has bacteria living in it is because
It is full of minerals because of evaporation and no outlet
300
What are the two main languages of Israel?
Hebrew and Arabic
300
What is the Sabbath day for Jews?
Saturday
300
What is Turkey's legislature called?
National Assembly
300
What is it called when religion is kept separate from government?
secular
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The waterway that is vital to the major shipping economy of this region.
Bosporus
400
What is a major export of Israel?
Diamonds
400
Who is known as the Father of the Turks?
Kemal Ataturk
400
Why does Turkey want to be a part of European Union?
Increase trade with Europe
400
What are mineral salts that contain the element phosphorus?
Phosphates
500
The success of commercial farming in this region relies heavily on?
Irrigation
500
How old must a young man or woman be to serve in the Israeli military and for how long?
18 years old and for at least one year
500
What is diaspora?
The scattering of the Jewish population
500
How did Ataturk modernize Turkey?
Banned the fez, required them to wear European style hats, urged women to stop wearing veils, women were encouraged to vote and hold office, changed the alphabet to Latin, and adopted the metric system.