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This was the ceremonial capital of which ancient empire, located in modern-day Iran?

Persepolis

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In which city did Mr. Scott get his bachelor's degree?

Madison, Wisconsin

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Which major regional conflict began with the establishment of Israel in 1948?

The Arab-Israeli Conflict

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What is the dominant climate type for the interior of Saudi Arabia?

Arid / Desert

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The ongoing dispute over the lands called the West Bank and Gaza Strip is between the Palestinians and which country?

Israel

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The "Fertile Crescent" was historically productive, but much of it is now degraded. What was its main natural advantage?

Fertile soil from river floods / Access to water from the Tigris & Euphrates

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This body of water is so salty you can float easily, and it's the lowest point on land.

The Dead Sea

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Turkey's largest city, historically called Constantinople, straddles this strategic strait.

The Bosporus Strait

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What is the primary export and foundation of the economy for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE?

Oil

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In which country would you find the historic, contested city of Jerusalem, sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

Israel

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Besides oil, what major resource is found in and around the Caspian Sea?

Natural Gas

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What is the #1 environmental challenge for countries like Jordan and Yemen?

Water Scarcity

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In which city and country is this building located?

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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