1. Name the capitals for the following three countries: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Israel.

Answer: Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Iraq - Baghdad
Israel - Jerusalem


2. What animals are known as 'ships of the desert'?

Answer: camels


3. What mountain range lies in southwestern Iran?

Answer: Zagros Mountains


4. The Rub al Khali is a desert in Saudi Arabia. What does Rub al Khali mean?

Answer: empty quarter


5. What countries border Iraq?

Answer: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Syria, Turkey and Iran.


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