Human Geography of Southwest Asia

Which region is depicted in the image as part of the study of Human Geography of Southwest Asia?

• The Arabian Peninsula

• The Eastern Mediterranean

• The Northeast

• Central Asia

Which country is not part of the region shown in the map?

• Oman

• Qatar

• Pakistan

• Bahrain

What is the color used to represent Saudi Arabia on the map?

• Pink

• Yellow

• Orange

• Purple

Which of the following countries is located to the northeast of Saudi Arabia according to the map?

• UAE

• Qatar

• Kuwait

• Iraq

What is Mecca known as in the Islamic religion?

• The birthplace of Muhammad

• The holiest city of Islam

• The capital of Saudi Arabia

• The largest city in the Middle East

Approximately how many people visit Mecca each year for pilgrimage?

• One million

• Two million

• Three million

• Five million

What do pilgrims wear during their visit to Mecca for the Hajj?

• Colorful garments

• Traditional robes

• Simple white garments

• No specific dress code

What was historically part of the journey to Mecca for pilgrimage?

• Traveling by airplane

• Crossing the ocean and miles of desert

• A train journey across Europe

• A short boat trip

What special activities do pilgrims perform in Mecca during the Hajj?

• Sightseeing and shopping

• Attending music festivals

• Performing special activities, rituals, and ceremonies

• Participating in sports events

What is the name of the mosque shown in the image, which is the largest mosque in the world and surrounds the Kaaba in Mecca?

• Al-Masjid an-Nabawi

• Sultan Ahmed Mosque

• Al-Masjid al-Haram

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque