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What does the name Cheekha Dar translate to in English?
What does the name Cheekha Dar translate to in English?
In which region is Cheekha Dar located?
In which region is Cheekha Dar located?
What is currently thought to be the highest mountain in Iraq?
What is currently thought to be the highest mountain in Iraq?
Which of the following statements is true about Cheekha Dar?
Which of the following statements is true about Cheekha Dar?
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What is the significance of the local Kurdish name for Cheekha Dar?
What is the significance of the local Kurdish name for Cheekha Dar?
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Which area of the Arabian Desert features a more sandy region and scrub vegetation?
Which area of the Arabian Desert features a more sandy region and scrub vegetation?
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What is the elevation of the Western Desert in the Arabian Desert?
What is the elevation of the Western Desert in the Arabian Desert?
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Which landmark is NOT found in Baghdad?
Which landmark is NOT found in Baghdad?
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What is Al Mutanabbi known for in Baghdad?
What is Al Mutanabbi known for in Baghdad?
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Which landmark in Mosul is a Christian monastery from the 4th century BC?
Which landmark in Mosul is a Christian monastery from the 4th century BC?
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Which city is located 66 km northeast of Tehran?
Which city is located 66 km northeast of Tehran?
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What is the name of the permanent salt lake mentioned in the content?
What is the name of the permanent salt lake mentioned in the content?
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Which of the following is not a city mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is not a city mentioned in the content?
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Which mountain can be seen from Tehran on a clear day?
Which mountain can be seen from Tehran on a clear day?
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What are the names of the two salt deserts mentioned?
What are the names of the two salt deserts mentioned?
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What is a prominent feature of Hegra that contributes to its recognizability?
What is a prominent feature of Hegra that contributes to its recognizability?
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In which region of Saudi Arabia is Hegra located?
In which region of Saudi Arabia is Hegra located?
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What characteristic of the desert at Hegra enhances the view of its tombs?
What characteristic of the desert at Hegra enhances the view of its tombs?
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Which of the following best describes the architecture of the tombs at Hegra?
Which of the following best describes the architecture of the tombs at Hegra?
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Why are the tombs at Hegra considered significant in Saudi Arabia?
Why are the tombs at Hegra considered significant in Saudi Arabia?
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What significant site is located just west of Riyadh?
What significant site is located just west of Riyadh?
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What cultural elements are associated with Al Balad in Jeddah?
What cultural elements are associated with Al Balad in Jeddah?
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How many mausoleums are mentioned as enigmatic in the content?
How many mausoleums are mentioned as enigmatic in the content?
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Which city is noted for having a historic quarter often called Al Balad?
Which city is noted for having a historic quarter often called Al Balad?
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What is one of the landmarks that recall the ancient ruins of Petra?
What is one of the landmarks that recall the ancient ruins of Petra?
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Study Notes
Iran
- The Alborz range is located in the middle of the Alborz range.
- It is near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, in Amol City, Mazandaran State.
- It is 66 km (41 mi) northeast of the city of Tehran
- Lake Urmia is a permanent salt lake
- The Dasht-e Kavir (Great Salt Desert) and the Dasht-e Lut are salt deserts
- Tehran is the capital city of Iran
- Golestan Palace is a palace
- The National Jewelry Museum is a museum
- Azadi Tower is a tower
- Milad Tower is a tower
- Tabiat Bridge is a bridge
- Mt Damavand can be seen on a clear day from Tehran
Iraq
- Mashhad is the second largest city in Iran
- Cheekha Dar (Black Tent) is the local Kurdish name for a mountain in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
- It is thought to be the highest mountain in Iraq.
Saudi Arabia
- Hegra is a site with 131 rock-cut tombs
- It is located near Al Ula in the heart of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- The tombs are in the desert
- They resemble the ancient ruins of Petra
- The Edge of the World (Jebel Fihrayn) is located just west of the capital Riyadh
- Al Balad, Jeddah is a historic quarter, often called Al Balad
- It is marked by the scent of exotic spices and the beautiful cries of the call to prayer.
Baghdad
- Freedom Monument is a monument
- Martyr’s Memorial (Al-Shaheed Monument) is a monument
- Al Mutanabbi is Baghdad’s most popular street, home to many ancient bookshops and a century-old café, Shabandar
- Tahrir Square is a square
- Al Rasheed Street is the main market street
- Al-Mustansiriya Madrasa is a madrasa
- The banks of Tigris are on the Tigris River
Mosul
- Mar Motti monastery is a 4th century BC Christian monastery
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This quiz covers essential geographical features, cities, and landmarks of Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. Test your knowledge on notable sites like Lake Urmia, the Alborz range, and Hegra. Explore the rich natural and historical context of these regions.
