Geography
What desert covers much of North Africa and separates Africa into its classifications?
Sahara Desert
Whoever controls the ________________ controls the __________________
Whoever controls the water controls the power
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Qatar
Arabian Peninsula
What is the primary language of this entire region?
Arabic
Out of this list, which one is one of Mr. De Haan's favorite movies?
A. Batman
B. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
C. Everything Everywhere All At Once
D. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
C. Everything Everywhere All at Once
What is the name of the longest mountain range in Africa which extends across Morocco and Algeria?
Atlas Mountains
What religion is the dominant religion in the Middle East?
Islam
Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan
Eastern Mediterranean
What is the issue with desalination in this region?
It's very expensive and many countries can't afford it
Mr. De Haan is really interested in this Asian culture and really wants to go to its country and learn first hand.
A. Chinese
B. Japanese
C. Mongolian
D. Indian
B. Japanese
What is the name of the important shipping lane that connects the Mediterranean and the Red Sea and played a key role in World War II?
Suez Canal
What was Iran formerly known as?
Persia
Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt
North Africa
1. Sandy, dune-covered areas
2. Stony plains covered with rocky gravel called "desert pavement"
3. Flat, sandstone plateaus
1. Ergs
2. Regs
3. Hamada
There is only one person on Earth that knows Mr. De Haan's favorite students - who is it?
A. His wife
B. His best friend
C. Ms. Tyler
D. His work friends
Trick Question - he doesn't have favorite students
What three rivers make up this cradle of civilization?
Nile, Euphrates, and Tigris
What three religions have deep roots in the Middle East?
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity
Turkey, Iraq, Iran
What percent of Egypt’s population live in the Nile Delta region?
90%
This class is Mr. De Haan's favorite in D&D.
A. Barbarian
B. Rogue
C. Paladin
D. Cleric
D. Cleric (specifically a Storm Cleric)
Nomadic, Arabic speaking people who migrated to North Africa from deserts in Southwest and can still be found herding animals in the desret where there is enough vegetation to support their herds and water for growing food.
Bedouin
What two European empires had control over most of this region?
Britain and France
Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan
Central Asia
Why is there such a big conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors?
Answers will vary - use best judgement
Mr. De Haan's next YA novel will be set in this state.
A. Florida
B. Maine
C. Minnesota
D. Texas
C. Minnesota