Random stuff
This present day country occupies much of Mesopotamia.
Iraq
This religion is practiced by most of North Africa's people.
Islam
What do the Dead Sea and the Caspian Sea have in common?
They are both landlocked.
Which North African country was the last to become independent?
Algeria
Who had control of the Suez Canal before the Egyptians?
British
Who has tried to block cargo and oil ships from leaving the Persian Gulf?
Iran
Who was the President of the US during the Persian Gulf War?
President Bush
Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel all have this in common.
They all border the Mediterranean Sea.
Who has control of the Suez Canal today?
Egypt
Why did the Pharaohs build large tombs for themselves?
To carry all their riches into the after life.
These two natural resources are found in much of Southwest Asia.
Oil and natural gas.
What do Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have in common?
They are all monotheistic, they have belief in one God.
What Ocean does the Persian Gulf empty into?
Indian Ocean
This country maintained a large presence in colonial North Africa.
France
Which man-made feature connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea making it the world's busiest waterway?
Suez Canal
What triggered the first Persian Gulf war?
Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.
What Holiday is Monday?
President's day!
What country borders both the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea?
Yemen
What might cause a problem for population growth in North Africa?
Demand for water will be greater than the supply.
What Vital water source do Egyptians live within 12 miles of?
Nile River
What country have I visited in the Southwest Asia?
Turkey or Afghanistan
Ancient Mesopotamia was found between these two rivers.
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What connects the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean?
Strait of Hormuz
What is name of the desert region of North Africa?
Sahara desert
He is one of the most famous Pharaohs that has been seen around the world.
King Tut