8. The Middle East is a region of Asia that is bordered by Asia to the east, Europe to the northwest, Africa to the southwest, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west.
13. What are the 3 major world religions in this region?
14. The Middle East is also known as the home of three major world religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
15. Because of its economic, religious, and geographical location, the Middle East has been at the center of many world issues and political affairs.
16. The Middle East is rich with history. Several great ancient civilizations were formed in the Middle East including Ancient Egypt, The Persian Empire, and the Babylonian Empire
19. The Taurus Mountain Range is a rugged mountain chain that extends across southern Turkey to its borders with Iraq and Iran.
20. The Taurus Mountain Range is a rugged mountain chain that extends across southern Turkey to its borders with Iraq and Iran.
21. What is the highest point in the Eastern Taurus range?
22. The highest point (Mt. Ararat) is located in the Eastern Taurus range. This extinct volcano is 16,583 ft. (5,137m) high. It is felt by biblical historians that Noah's Ark landed here.
23. Where are most of the Petroleum reserves in the middle east?
24. The most Petroleum reserves are found near the shores of the Persian Gulf.
