Geography of the Middle East

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Across
  1. 2. Capital city of Iraq
  2. 3. Most commonly spoken language of the Middle East
  3. 4. Capital city of United Arab Emirates
  4. 8. Person who wanders from place to place
  5. 10. Capital city of Jerusalem
  6. 12. Monotheistic religion, Muhammad is its Prophet
  7. 17. Capital city of Turkey
  8. 19. Major waterway located near the Middle East
  9. 21. Although located in Africa, it is a country that is considered part of the Middle East
  10. 22. The holiest city of Islam, and a major city of Saudi Arabia
  11. 23. Permeable rock that can transfer groundwater
  12. 24. Natural resource that is scarce throughout the Middle East
Down
  1. 1. A(n)_____________ means "a very large quantity"
  2. 2. Tallest building in United Arab Emirates
  3. 5. Greek translation of the word "Mesopotamia"
  4. 6. Capital city of Syria
  5. 7. Babylonian king who united Mesopotamia with his legal code
  6. 9. Petroleum formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms
  7. 11. Person who believes Muhammad is God's Prophet
  8. 13. "In short supply"
  9. 14. Geographic region that includes Northwestern Africa and Central Asia
  10. 15. Twin river to the Tigris
  11. 16. Mountains of Iran; the dominant geographic feature that impacts weather in the Middle East
  12. 18. The lowest point on earth, around 420 meters below sea level
  13. 20. Type of resource drawn from the environment, used with few modifications