The Middle East Quick Check

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1. What are the two main rivers in the Middle East?
- The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are the two main rivers in the Middle East.

2. What major religion originated in the Middle East?
- Islam originated in the Middle East in the 7th century.

3. What is the largest city in the Middle East?
- The largest city in the Middle East is Istanbul in Turkey.

4. What are the major languages spoken in the Middle East?
- Arabic and Turkish are the major languages spoken in the Middle East.

5. What is the dominant type of government in the Middle East?
- The dominant type of government in the Middle East is authoritarianism or monarchy, with few democratic countries in the region.

6. What is the significance of Jerusalem in the Middle East?
- Jerusalem is considered a holy city by three major religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) and is a major point of conflict in the region.