Rivers
Canals
Gulf and Sea
Countries
Geopolitical Features
100

Where is the Euphrates River located?

begins in Turkey and courses down through the modern countries of Syria and Iraq.

100

What is the purpose of the Suez Canal?

 provide a direct route between Europe and Asia.

100

Which sea is located to the south of Iran?

Persian Gulf

100

Which country is known for its oil production and located on the Arabian Peninsula?

Saudi Arabia

100

Where is the Gaza Strip located?

 eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea

200

What countries does the Jordan River flow through?

Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria.

200

Where is the Suez Canal located?

Egypt, running north to south across the Isthmus of Suez.

200

Name the countries that borders the Persian Gulf?

Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

200

Name the country that shares borders with both Iraq and Irael.

Syria

200

What is the capital of Syria?

Damascus

300

Name two rivers that run parallel in Iraq.

Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

300

How does the Suez Canal connect different parts of the world?

connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea

300

What is the significance of the Strait if Hormuz?

it is the only sea passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean,

300

What country is directly north of Iraq?

Turkey

300

Name the river that flows through both Syria and Iraq.

Euphrates River

400

What is importance of the Tigris River in ancient history?

 provided the lifeblood for the civilizations of Mesopotamia

400

What major body of water does the Suez Canal  connect to the Mediterranean Sea?

Red Sea

400

How does the Arabian Sea connect to the Indian Ocean?

through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz

400

Which two territories are located between Israel and Jordan?

The Gaza Strip and the West Bank

400

Which country has a coastline along the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea?

Egypt

500

Which river is longer: the Euphrates or the Tigris?

the Euphrates

500

What country built the Suez Canal?

France and Egypt

500

Which sea is known for its red color?

Red Sea

500

Name the country that is home to the city of Baghdad.

Iraq

500

What is the primary waterway that connects the Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf?

The Strait of Hormuz