Geographical Features
What is the name of the large landmass surrounded by the Red Sea, Arabian Gulf, and Arabian Sea?
Arabian Peninsula
What is the common language spoken in most West Asian countries?
Arabic
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
Name one of the two major rivers flowing through Mesopotamia.
Tigris or Euphrates River
What famous mosque is located in Medina?
Masjid al-Nabawi
Name one of the two major mountain ranges found in Yemen.
Asir or Hijaz mountain range
Name one of the two holy cities in Islam located in the Arabian Peninsula.
Mecca or Medina
Which city is known for its urban architecture and waterfront on the Mediterranean Sea?
Beirut
What body of water borders the Arabian Peninsula to the east?
Arabian Gulf
What significant structure was built in Jerusalem in 692 CE?
Dome of the Rock
What is the "Empty Quarter"?
one of the largest sand deserts in the world
Why is geography important in shaping the history and culture of a region?
influences trade, settlements, and resource availability
Name the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Abu Dhabi
Which sea is located to the west of the Arabian Peninsula?
Red Sea
Which monument in Baghdad was designed by sculptor Mohammed Jawad Salim?
Monument of Liberty
What type of environment characterizes much of West Asia?
Answer: arid or desert environment
How did caravan trade routes impact the Arabian Peninsula historically?
helped in the exchange of goods and cultural ideas
What is the capital city of Yemen?
Sanaa
What is the longest river in Western Asia?
Euphrates River
Name a recognizable symbol located in Kuwait City.
Kuwait Towers
Describe the topography of Oman.
includes a coastal plain and a mountain range rising up about 3,000 meters
Explain the significance of the Dome of the Rock.
believed to be the site where Prophet Muhammad made his night journey
Identify the capital of Iraq.
Baghdad
Describe the Fertile Crescent.
crescent-shaped region containing fertile land extending from the Persian Gulf through modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel
What is the significance of the Great Umayyad Mosque in Damascus?
one of the oldest surviving mosques and monuments