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