Question 1

In which one of the following empires might the cities be described as Islamic cities?

Accepted Answer

Ottoman Empire

Question 2

Mecca's core is dominated not by a Central Business District, but by a:

Accepted Answer

Central Religious District anchored by the Great Mosque

Question 3

Several megalopolises are developing in the Middle East. Which one of them spans two continents?

Accepted Answer

the Marmara megalopolis

Question 4

The cultural landscape within the walls of old Jerusalem includes sites that are sacred to:

Accepted Answer

Jews, Muslims, and Christians

Question 5

How many of the following cities are on the continent of Africa?

Accepted Answer

two

Question 6

If you were running a transect of a Middle Eastern city from the old city center to the urban expansion zone, one of your conclusions might be that:

Accepted Answer

the well-to-do are abandoning the old city

Question 7

Washington, D.C., is to New York City, as Rabat is to: Tangier

Accepted Answer

NOT Fest - Maybe Tangier?

Question 8

Dubai's Burj Khalifa:

Accepted Answer

anchors the city's new mixed-use downtown

Question 9

Which one of these statements about Jerusalem is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

East Jerusalem is largely Arab except for the settlements. / West Jerusalem is very Jewish and East Jerusalem is very Arab ? Unsure

Question 10

Which one of these statements about Middle Eastern cities is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Petrodollars give Middle Eastern cities a developmental edge over cities in other parts of the world.

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