- 1. Middle East studies is an academic discipline that focuses on the region of the Middle East, encompassing countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, Turkey, and others. It involves the study of the region's history, culture, languages, politics, economics, and social issues. Middle East studies seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics and diverse societies within the Middle East, as well as the interactions between the region and the rest of the world. Scholars in this field analyze current events, historical trends, and contemporary challenges facing the Middle East, with the goal of promoting cross-cultural understanding and informed decision-making.
What is the capital city of Iran?
A) Istanbul
B) Baghdad
C) Tehran
D) Dubai
- 2. What is the largest ethnic group in Turkey?
A) Kurds
B) Turks
C) Arabs
D) Persians
- 3. Which city is considered the holiest in Islam?
A) Mecca
B) Jerusalem
C) Tehran
D) Baghdad
- 4. What is the official language of Lebanon?
A) Arabic
B) Turkish
C) Hebrew
D) Persian
- 5. What is the traditional headscarf worn by many Muslim women called?
A) Niqaab
B) Burqa
C) Hijab
D) Chador
- 6. Which ancient civilization was located in modern-day Iraq?
A) Phoenicia
B) Persia
C) Babylon
D) Mesopotamia
- 7. Who was the founder of modern Turkey and its first president?
A) Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
B) Mohammad Reza Shah
C) Recep Tayyip Erdogan
D) Saddam Hussein
- 8. Which mountain in Turkey is the highest peak in the country?
A) Mount Hermon
B) Mount Ararat
C) Mount Sinai
D) Mount Damavand
- 9. Which ancient wonder was located in Egypt?
A) Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
B) Statue of Zeus at Olympia
C) Great Pyramid of Giza
D) Hanging Gardens of Babylon
- 10. What is the predominant religion in the Middle East?
A) Judaism
B) Buddhism
C) Islam
D) Christianity
- 11. In which country is Petra, the ancient city famous for its rock-cut architecture?
A) Syria
B) Egypt
C) Jordan
D) Iraq
- 12. Which modern Middle Eastern country was formerly known as Persia?
A) Iran
B) Turkey
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Israel
- 13. Who is the current ruler of Saudi Arabia?
A) Sultan Qaboos
B) King Salman
C) Mohammed bin Rashid
D) Abdullah II
- 14. Which city has the largest population in Israel?
A) Tel Aviv
B) Eilat
C) Haifa
D) Jerusalem
- 15. Which Arab country is known as the Land of Cedars?
A) Egypt
B) Syria
C) Iraq
D) Lebanon
- 16. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Israel?
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Golda Meir
C) Benazir Bhutto
D) Tansu Ciller
- 17. Which Arab city is known as the Pearl of the Red Sea?
A) Mumbai
B) Doha
C) Muscat
D) Jeddah
- 18. What is the name of the peace treaty signed between Egypt and Israel in 1979?
A) Jerusalem Accord
B) Golan Heights Agreement
C) Camp David Accords
D) Suez Canal Treaty
- 19. Who was the first Islamic caliph after the death of the Prophet Muhammad?
A) Abu Bakr
B) Umar
C) Ali
D) Uthman
- 20. Which city is the capital of Lebanon?
A) Beirut
B) Amman
C) Baghdad
D) Damascus
- 21. The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to which body of water?
A) Red Sea
B) Black Sea
C) Dead Sea
D) Caspian Sea
- 22. What is the largest city in Saudi Arabia?
A) Riyadh
B) Mecca
C) Medina
D) Jeddah
- 23. In which country is the ancient city of Babylon located?
A) Iraq
B) Turkey
C) Iran
D) Israel
- 24. What body of water is located to the west of Israel?
A) Black Sea
B) Persian Gulf
C) Dead Sea
D) Mediterranean Sea
- 25. Which ethnic group primarily inhabits Kurdistan?
A) Turks
B) Persians
C) Kurds
D) Arabs
- 26. Which country has the largest oil reserves in the Middle East?
A) Iran
B) Iraq
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Kuwait
- 27. The ancient city of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which Middle Eastern country?
A) Israel
B) Egypt
C) Jordan
D) Syria
- 28. What is the currency of Qatar?
A) Qatari Riyal
B) Dinar
C) Dirham
D) Rial
- 29. Who was the first female Prime Minister in the Arab world?
A) Benazir Bhutto
B) Sheikh Hasina
C) Tansu Çiller
D) Golda Meir
- 30. Which language is predominantly spoken in Turkey?
A) Persian
B) Kurdish
C) Arabic
D) Turkish
- 31. What is the primary export of Qatar?
A) Cotton
B) Crude Oil
C) Wheat
D) Natural Gas
- 32. What is the capital of Egypt?
A) Cairo
B) Alexandria
C) Luxor
D) Istanbul
- 33. The Umayyad Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, is located in which city?
A) Damascus
B) Istanbul
C) Cairo
D) Baghdad
- 34. Which desert covers much of the Arabian Peninsula?
A) Gobi
B) Sahara
C) Atacama
D) Rub' al Khali
- 35. What is the traditional Arab headdress worn by men called?
A) Keffiyeh
B) Turban
C) Hijab
D) Taqiyah
- 36. Which famous waterway connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea?
A) Panama Canal
B) Suez Canal
C) Strait of Hormuz
D) Kiel Canal
- 37. Which pharaoh is known for the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza?
A) Ramses II
B) Akhenaten
C) Khufu
D) Hatshepsut
- 38. Which river is considered the longest river in the Middle East?
A) Tigris
B) Nile
C) Euphrates
D) Jordan
- 39. What is the capital of Turkey?
A) Cairo
B) Baghdad
C) Ankara
D) Istanbul
- 40. Which Middle Eastern country is located on the Arabian Peninsula?
A) Lebanon
B) Oman
C) Turkey
D) Israel
- 41. Which organization declared Israel as an independent state in 1948?
A) United Nations
B) NATO
C) European Union
D) Arab League
- 42. In which country is the Nile Delta located?
A) Egypt
B) Ethiopia
C) Sudan
D) Kenya
- 43. What is the national flower of Iran?
A) Lily
B) Rose
C) Orchid
D) Tulip
- 44. What is the official language of Israel?
A) Arabic
B) Hebrew
C) English
D) Russian
- 45. Who is the current president of Turkey?
A) Abdullah Gül
B) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
C) Süleyman Demirel
D) Ahmet Necdet Sezer
- 46. In which city is the Alhambra located?
A) Dubai
B) Granada
C) Riyadh
D) Cairo
- 47. What is the name of the ancient city in Jordan known for its rock-cut architecture?
A) Angkor Wat
B) Machu Picchu
C) Pamukkale
D) Petra
- 48. Which Middle Eastern country is the smallest by land area?
A) Bahrain
B) Israel
C) Qatar
D) Lebanon
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