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