Middle East Geography Quiz

Which of the following countries is not located in the Middle East region?

• Libya

• Sri Lanka

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

Which river is considered key to the "cradle of civilization" and flows through the Middle East?

• Euphrates

• Amazon

• Mississippi

• Danube

What natural resource is the Middle East primarily known for?

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Oil

• Timber

Which city is the capital of Saudi Arabia?

• Riyadh

• Dubai

• Abu Dhabi

• Tehran

Which body of water separates Saudi Arabia and Iran?

• Red Sea

• Persian Gulf

• Mediterranean Sea

• Arabian Sea

The Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, takes place in which city?

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

Which country has the largest proven oil reserves in the world?

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• UAE

• Libya

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel is located in which country?

• Egypt

• Iran

• Turkey

• Jordan

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are primarily associated with which ancient civilization?

• Egyptian

• Sumerian

• Greek

• Roman

What type of government does Iran have?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy