Middle East and North Africa

Match the following countries with the historical events they are associated with:

• Country split to create Israel

• Jordan

• Country that was part of the British Mandate

• Egypt

• Country involved in the Yom Kippur War

• Palestine

• Country involved in the Suez Crisis

• Syria

All three religions claim holy sites in what city?

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Cairo

• Istanbul

Answer explanation

Jerusalem is a significant city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, each claiming important holy sites there, such as the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

What connection does religion and government have in the Middle East?

• Complete separation

• Religion influences government

• Government controls religion

• No connection

Answer explanation

In the Middle East, religion significantly influences government policies and laws, often intertwining religious principles with state governance, making 'Religion influences government' the correct choice.

The Islamic place of worship is called a:

• Church

• Gurdwara

• Mosque

• Synagogue

Answer explanation

The Islamic place of worship is called a mosque. This term specifically refers to the building where Muslims gather for prayer, unlike the other options which refer to places of worship for different religions.

Which of the following is a sacred text in Islam?

• Torah

• Vedas

• Bible

• Quran

Which religion was founded by Muhammad?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Shintoism

Where is the Holy Land?

• Israel

• Iran

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

What was a common reason for the protests during the Arab Spring?

• Celebration of national holidays

• Support for the existing governments

• Demand for more educational institutions

• Cry out against corruption, oppression, and unemployment

Desalination factories are becoming more common in places which have experienced —

• an influx of refugees

• damaging earthquakes

• mass deforestation

• shortages of fresh water

This organization has strengthened the global influence of oil exporting nations.

• World Bank

• OPEC

• United Nations

• European Union