5 Questions
The Middle East is a geopolitical region encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and ______.
Iraq
The term came into widespread usage as a replacement of the term Near East (as opposed to the Far East) beginning in the early ______ century.
20th
The term 'Middle East' has led to some confusion over its changing definitions, and being seen as too ______.
Eurocentric
The region includes the vast majority of the territories included in the closely associated definition of West Asia, but without the South Caucasus, and additionally includes all of ______ (not just the Sinai) and all of Turkey (not just the part barring East Thrace).
Egypt
Most Middle Eastern countries (13 out of 18) are part of the ______ world.
Arab
Test your knowledge of the Middle East with this informative quiz! From the Arabian Peninsula to Turkey, Egypt to Iran, challenge yourself on the geography, history, and culture of this diverse region. Explore the complexities and evolution of the term "Middle East" while expanding your understanding of this important geopolitical area.
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