Middle Eastern Capitals
What are followers of Jesus Christ called?
Christians
What continent is the Middle East located on?
Asia
Why is the Strait of Gibraltar important to the Middle East
connects the Atlantic to the Mediterranean sea, making it important for shipping goods
A major religion with a history and presence in the Middle East
Christianity
Name the capital of Syria
Damascus
Name the holy book of Islam(Muslims)?
Quran
What is the name of the river that flows through Egypt?
Nile river
Which Middle Eastern country is known for having the largest oil reserves in the world?
Saudi Arabia
West of Jordan
What country is known as the "Land of the Pharaohs"?
Egypt
Why is Jerusalem a Holy City to 3 different world religions?
All 3 of the holy books are connected to Jerusalem in some way.
What is the name of the body of water that borders Israel to the west?
Mediterranean Sea
Why are women denied rights?
Cultural Norms
The official language of Israel
Hebrew
Name the capital of Iran
What is Tehran
What is the main reason people choose to live in the desert or mountains?
Access to resources such as water or oil
Close to trade routes
Culture/ Historical Significance
What is the name of the strait that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman?
Strait of Hormuz
What type of government is Israel?
Parliamentary democracy