Question 1

The revolution 0f 1952 in Egypt is initially aimed at overthrowing the King:

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The revolution of 1952 in Egypt aimed at overthrowing King Farouk, leading to the establishment of a republic and eventually bringing Gamal Abdel Nasser to power.

Question 2

The Tanzimant means:

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The Tanzimat was a period of reform in the Ottoman Empire that aimed at modernizing the state in line with Western models, which included re-organization of the administrative and legal systems.

Question 3

Operation Desert Storm was a war led by the United States against

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Operation Desert Storm was a military operation in 1991 where the United States led coalition forces against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.

Question 4

The present President of Turkey is

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is the correct spelling of the current President of Turkey's name. He has been in office since 2014, succeeding Abdullah Gül.

Question 5

The Capital of Saudi Arabia is.

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The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.

Question 6

The Arab-Israeli conflict in 1956 is known as

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The Arab-Israeli conflict in 1956 is known as the Suez Crisis, which was a confrontation involving Egypt, Israel, France, and the United Kingdom over control of the Suez Canal.

Question 7

Suez canal is a:

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The Suez Canal is a sea-level waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, allowing for direct shipping between Europe and Asia without the need to navigate around Africa.

Question 8

Qanat al Suways is the Arabic name of

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Qanat al Suways is the Arabic name for the Suez Canal, which is a man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

Question 9

Hamas is founded in the year:

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Hamas was founded in 1987 during the First Intifada, a Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation in the West Bank and Gaza.

Question 10

Alexandria is the city of

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Alexandria is a major city located in Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is known for its rich history, including its founding by Alexander the Great in 331 BC.

Question 11

The administrative centre of the State of Palestine is

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The administrative centre of the State of Palestine is Ramallah. This city serves as the de facto administrative capital, where the Palestinian Authority is headquartered.

Question 12

The 'Operation Desert Shield' was started on- 2 August

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Operation Desert Shield began on August 2, 1990, in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, leading to the buildup of troops and defense of Saudi Arabia.

Question 13

Yasser Arafat was born in

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Yasser Arafat was born in Cairo, Egypt.

Question 14

Muhamad Morsi was died on 17 June

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Muhammad Morsi, the former Egyptian president, died on 17 June 2019.

Question 15

The Political Party of Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt is.

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The Political Party of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt is known as the Freedom and Justice Party. This party was established by the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt after the 2011 Egyptian revolution.

Question 16

At present the Arab League has ……member States

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The Arab League currently has 22 member states, encompassing countries in the Middle East and Africa.

Question 17

The full name of Gadhafi is

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The full name of Gadhafi is Muammar Mohammed Abu Minyar Gaddafi. This name reflects his Libyan heritage and has been widely recognized in historical and political contexts.

Question 18

Al-Aqsa Mosque is located in the old city of:

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Al-Aqsa Mosque is located in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Question 19

Which of the following is a transcontinental country?

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Egypt is considered a transcontinental country because it spans two continents: Africa and Asia, with the Sinai Peninsula in Asia and the majority of the country in Africa.

Question 20

The capital of Libya is:

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Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya. Ankara is the capital of Turkey, Benghazi is another major city in Libya, and Beirut is the capital of Lebanon.

Quiz 4: Countries and Leaders