Homs
  • 1. Homs is located in which region of Syria?
A) Eastern
B) Central
C) Northern
D) Coastal
  • 2. Which river runs through Homs?
A) Jordan
B) Euphrates
C) Tigris
D) Orontes
  • 3. What is the traditional industry of Homs?
A) Automobiles
B) Textiles
C) Oil
D) Agriculture
  • 4. Which famous Syrian poet was born in Homs?
A) Ali Ahmad Said Esber
B) Adunis
C) Gibran Khalil Gibran
D) Nizar Qabbani
  • 5. In which year was Homs captured by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)?
A) 2012
B) 2016
C) 2014
D) 2009
  • 6. What is the dominant religion in Homs?
A) Christianity
B) Druze
C) Islam
D) Judaism
  • 7. Which country borders Syria to the west of Homs?
A) Turkey
B) Iraq
C) Jordan
D) Lebanon
  • 8. What was the ancient name of Homs?
A) Apamea
B) Palmyra
C) Emesa
D) Dura-Europos
  • 9. What type of climate does Homs have?
A) Continental
B) Tropical
C) Desert
D) Mediterranean
  • 10. What is the traditional cuisine of Homs known for?
A) Falafel
B) Tabbouleh
C) Kibbeh
D) Baklava
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