The concept of dualism applied to urban tourism in the Middle East suggests that:
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tourists experience one part of the city, while residents experience a different part
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In the cities of what country on the following list would you find most signs in the Arabic language?
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Jordan
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Which one of these statements about Jerusalem is incorrect?
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It occupies an attractive site and strategic location.
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Which city's new cathedral opened in 2001 to commemorate the nation's 1700 years of Christianity?
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Yerevan, Armenia
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Unskilled immigrants take low-wage jobs in cities such as Dubai and Doha. These workers are most likely to come from:
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India and Sri Lanka
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The focus of a traditional home in cities of southwest Asia was the:
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courtyard
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Several megalopolises are developing in the Middle East. Which one of them spans two continents?
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the Marmara megalopolis
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What is the status of green space in Beirut?
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There is an average of 0.8 square meters of green space per person
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Hajj-related tourism brings over 2 million visitors annually to what city?
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Mecca
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Istanbul:
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was converted from a Christian city to a Muslim city under the Ottomans
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In which one of the following empires might the cities be described as "Islamic cities"?
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Ottoman Empire
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Uprisings in the cities of what two countries began the revolt which led to demands for democracy, free elections, and an end to corruption across the Arab world?
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Tunisia and Egypt
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The "quarters" that developed within the old walled cities of the Middle East:
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mimicked the security and social cohesiveness of the village
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In the near future, what city may emerge as the first to achieve metacity status in the Middle East?
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Cairo
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The minarets that punctuate the skylines of Middle Eastern cities are associated with:
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mosques
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Damascus and Aleppo. Sana'a and Aden. Tripoli and Benghazi. These city pairs illustrate:
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rival urban cores within a single country
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In the Arab Middle East, you would go to a souk (or suq) to:
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buy something
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The Persian/Arabian Gulf's leading city in terms of business, entertainment, and consumer services is:
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Dubai
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Wooden lattice over windows and staggered doors on opposite sides of the street illustrate the high value which the Islamic religion places on:
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Privacy
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Mecca's core is dominated not by a Central Business District, but by a:
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"Central Religious District" anchored by the Great Mosque
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