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Vocab
Facts about S.W. Asia
Landforms
landforms 2
Wonders
100
A fertile spot in a desert where water can be found
What is an Oasis
100
What city in Turkey can be found in both Asia and Europe?
What is Istanbul
100
The largest man-made island structure in the world
What are the Palm Islands
100
What are the two main rivers in Southwest Asia?
What are the Tigris and Euphrates
100
Why is the Tree of Life so mysterious and what country is it located in?
Survives on NO water, Bahrain
200
Land between two rivers
What is Mesopotamia
200
What religion is practiced in the official country of Israel?
What is Judaism
200
The second tallest building in the world
What is the Mecca Royal Hotel and Clock Tower
200
What is the mountain range located in Afghanistan?
What is Hindu Kush
200
The city carved directly into the cliffs
What is Petra
300
A Muslim Ruler
What is an Emir
300
What does U.A.E. stand for?
What is United Arab Emirates
300
The Tallest building in the world
What is the Burj Khalifa
300
What is the mountain range located in Southern Iran
What is Zagros Mountains
300
The lowest point on Earth
What is the Dead Sea
400
A place of worship for Muslims
What is a Mosque
400
What is the nickname for Southwest Asia? AND why do we call it that?
What is the Middle East. Because it is in the middle of three continents (Europe, Asia, and Africa). Also, because it is in the Eastern Hemisphere
400
This island is home to Dragon's blood trees
What is Socotra
400
What is the area where two rivers meet?
What is the Shatt al Arab
400
The Dome of the Rock is extremely holy to what two religions?
What is Islam and Judaism
500
A follower of Islam
What is a Muslim
500
How rich is Qatar?
What is the richest country per person in the world
500
The largest desert in Southwest Asia
What is the Rub al Khali
500
What is the mountain range located in Northern Iran?
What is the Elburz Mountains
500
What city is the Dome of the Rock located in?
What is Jerusalem