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True or false: The Middle East is the name given to the area of land between the Red Sea and the Gulf, from Israel in the west to Iran in the east.
True
True or false: Turkey is dominated by a high plateau and has plenty of fertile farmland.
True
True or false: The Mesopotamian civilization is known for its rich and advanced way of life.
True
True or false: The Middle East has become the world's most demilitarized region.
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True or false: The area of land between the Red Sea and the Gulf is mostly inhospitable with dry desert in the Arabian Peninsula and mountains in Iran and Iraq.
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Arabic literature refers to the body of written works produced in the Arabic language.
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The revelation of the Qurʾān to the Prophet Muhammad is the foundational event in Islam.
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The period before Islam is separated from the Islamic era by the revelation of the Qurʾān.
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The Qurʾān conveys its message in a language of great beauty, regarded as an inimitable miracle.
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The modern context of Arabic literary history involves renewed contacts with the Western world and a renewed interest in the classical heritage of the Arabic language and Islam.
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Study Notes
The Middle East
- The Middle East is the region of land between the Red Sea and the Gulf, spanning from Israel in the west to Iran in the east.
- The region is characterized by inhospitable terrain, with dry desert in the Arabian Peninsula, and mountains in Iran and Iraq.
- Turkey has a high plateau, but also features fertile farmland.
- North Lebanon and Israel have snow-capped mountains that drop down to fertile plains along the coasts.
Ancient Civilizations
- The Middle East was home to some of the greatest ancient civilizations, including the Mesopotamian civilization.
- Mesopotamia was known for its rich and advanced way of life.
Modern Middle East
- The Middle East is currently the world's most militarized region.
- The region receives the most arms sales.
Arabic Literature
- Arabic literature refers to written works produced in the Arabic language.
- The tradition of Arabic literature stretches back 16 centuries to its unrecorded beginnings in the Arabian Peninsula.
- The concept of "the modern" in Arabic literary history involves two processes: renewed contacts with the Western world, and a renewed interest in the classical heritage of the Arabic language and Islam.
The Qur'an
- The revelation of the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century AD is the foundational event in Islam.
- The Qur'an separates the period before Islam from the Islamic era and provides the Muslim community with its most significant monument, the word of God revealed to humanity.
- The Qur'an's message is conveyed in a language of great beauty, considered an inimitable miracle.
- The Qur'an's contents are regarded as a significant monument in Islam.
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Test your knowledge of Asian and Middle Eastern literature with this quiz! Explore the rich literary traditions of countries such as Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and more. From classic works to contemporary authors, challenge yourself with questions about the diverse and vibrant literary landscape of the Middle East.
