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Middle East

Middle East Quiz

QuestionAnswer
What city is the capital city of Iran? Tehran
What city is the capital city of Iraq? Baghdad
What city is recognized by most countries as the capital city of Israel? Tel Aviv
Action by the United Nations that divided Palestine into a Jewish and an Arab state 1947 Partition of Palestine
Seasoned, grilled carp from the rivers in Iran Masgouf
Iraqi leader who invaded Kuwait which led to Operation Desert Storm Saddam Hussein
Two major rivers in Iraq Tigris and Euphrates
Name of Iran that used to include a large global empire Persia
Two major mountain ranges found in Iran Zagros Mts. and Elburz Mts.
Ancient tunnels used by Persians to carry melted mountain snow used for irrigation Qanat
Primary language spoken in Iran Farsi
Title given to the Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah
Murder of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany Holocaust
Movement by the Jewish population to build a Jewish homeland Zionism
Desert region which covers over 50% of southern Israel Negev Desert
Israel's 120 seat Parliament Knesset
Majority religion in Israel which accounts for approximately 73% of the population Judaism
Process of removing salt from saltwater to make it drinkable Desalination
Fertile delta region in Iraq Alluvial Plain
Iraq fought a war with this country in the 1980's which caused economic hardships for Iraq Iran
 



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