Middle East and North Africa Quiz

What is the geographical and cultural relationship between the Middle East and North Africa?

• They are culturally intertwined but geographically separate

• They are geographically and culturally intertwined

• They are geographically intertwined but culturally separate

• They are completely separate regions

Which sea marks the western border of the Middle East?

• Black Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

What was the original purpose of the term 'Middle East'?

• To describe a geological region

• To indicate a specific economic status

• To refer to a specific ethnic group

• To describe a political alliance

Which religion has the largest population in the Middle East?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

• Christianity

What is the lowest point on Earth, located in the Middle East?

• The Dead Sea

• The Grand Canyon

• The Mariana Trench

• Mount Everest

Which language is the most widely spoken in the Middle East?

• Kurdish

• Arabic

• Turkish

• Persian

What is the main cause of increased tensions and wars in the Middle East?

• Religious conflicts

• Political instability

• Economic inequality

• Climate change

Which event led to the division of the Middle East between Britain and France after World War 1?

• The Israeli-Palestinian conflict

• The Iranian Revolution

• The Arab Spring

• The collapse of the Ottoman Empire

What is the main reason for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East?

• Cultural differences

• Territorial disputes

• Economic competition

• Religious extremism

Which countries have long-standing alliances with the Middle Eastern countries?

• Brazil and South Africa

• China and India

• Australia and Japan

• Russia and the United States