Geography
Name the country located to the north of Israel and Lebanon, bordering the Mediterranean Sea
Syria
Where did islam originate?
Arabian Peninsula
Identify the river that flows through modern-day Iraq and Syria and has been important for supporting agriculture and settlements in Southwest Asia. Describe its importance to the region.
The Euphrates,the longest river in southwest Asia
WHat is a system that shares a belief system called?
Religious group
Describe the narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and explain why it is crucial for oil shipments.
The Strait of Hormuz, world's most important oil chokepoint because large amounts of oil flow through the strait
Explain which two bodies of water are connected by the Suez Canal and discuss the canal’s importance for international trade.
Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, one of the world's most heavily used shipping lane
In order to reach the Persian Gulf from Iraq, through which country must you travel?
Kuwait