The Mediterranean Sea has a special place in the history of mankind. This small sea was a great hub of communication, exploration, commerce and culture for the cultures living in the countries surrounding it. This sea saw the Roman Empire, the birth of Jesus, the great Greek philosophers and so much more. What do we know about the countries surrounding it today? Let's quiz ourselves and find out!
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Which country doesn't have a land border with Italy?
Greece
Austria
Slovenia
Switzerland
2 of 12
How many people live in Israel, as of 2022?
3 million
9 million
5 million
13 million
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Which river creates a border between Germany and France?
The Seine
The Rhine
The Danube
The Rhone
4 of 12
What is the name of Malta's second largest island?
Gozo
Valletta
Victoria
Pogo
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What is the name of Cyprus's capital city?
Cyprus-City
Rhodes
Crete
Nicosia
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What % of Turkey is of the Muslim faith?
99.8%
25.8%
84.5%
56.2%
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Where did Lebanon get its name?
From the word for "green trees" in Ancient Arabic
From mount Lebanon
From the Arabic word for "snow"
From Lebanon, the third descendant of the prophet Muhammad
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Which desert would we find in Morocco?
Gobi Desert
Kalahari Desert
Arabian Desert
Sahara Desert
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What country would we find on the Iberian Peninsula?
Egypt
Spain
Germany
Tunisia
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How much of Egypt is uninhabited?
59%
28%
82%
95%
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What will we find on the Albanian flag?
A two-headed eagle
A lion and a cannon
A sword and a cross
A two-headed ox
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Which country does not border Syria?
Lebanon
Iraq
Israel
Iran
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