Highlights of Middle East and Africa

Question 1

For what two reasons are the Middle East and Africa often linked together?

Answer 1

Close proximity to each other and shared culture, language, and religion.

Question 2

Name the three countries located in Northern Africa that are viable tourism destinations

Answer 2

Morocco

Tunisia

Egypt

Question 3

In addition to air, what is another excellent method of touring the Middle East

Answer 3

Cruise

Question 4

Why is Morocco often part of European yours?

Answer 4

It is situated only nine miles from the southern European Continent

Question 5

Name two famous examples of game lodges or tree-house accommodations for game viewing in East Africa.

Answer 5

Treetops and The Ark, Kenya

Question 6

Name the “Las Vegas” of South Africa

Answer 6

Sun City

Question 7

Is it recommended to rent a car in Africa?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Of the four major groups of islands in Africa, name the ones that are located in the Atlantic Ocean.

Answer 8

Cape Verde

Question 9

Key cities and regions

Egypt

Answer 9

Cairo - Giza, Great Pyramids, Sphinx Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Museum of Islamic Art, Citadel of Saladin.

Luxor - by air or Nile cruise. Take a boat ride to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Temples of Karnak and Luxor.

Aswan - Aswan High Dam, Temple of Abu Simbel

Alexandria - principal port of call for this country. Ancient ruins, underwater ruins. Ras el-Tin Palace.

Question 10

African safaris are most popular in what three countries?

Answer 10

Kenya
Tanzania
South Africa

Question 11

Can you name

The city where the Great Pyramid of Giza are located?

Answer 11

Cairo

Question 12

Can you name

The city in the Nike near the ancient tombs at the Valley of the Kings?

Answer 12

Luxor

Question 13

Can you name

The deluxe train service in South Africa?

Answer 13

The Blue Train

Question 14

Can you name

The huge temple that was dismantled and reassembled near Aswan?

Answer 14

Temple of Abu Simbel

Question 15

Can you name

The principal port of call in Egypt for eastern Mediterranean cruises?

Answer 15

Alexandria

Question 16

Can you name

City of Israel where most of the sites sacred to the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faiths are found?

Answer 16

Jerusalem

Question 17

Can you name

An important city from antiquity in Türkiye that rivals Pompeii, Italy

Answer 17

Ephesus

Question 18

Can you name

The magnificent waterfalls that are bordered by both Zimbabwe and Zambia

Answer 18

Victoria Falls

Question 19

Describe the garden route in South Africa

Answer 19

A spectacular route for sightseeing that extends from Cape Town Atlantic coast to Port Elizabeth Indian Ocean

Question 20

Name the exotic city in Morocco, with snake charmers, and a bazaar

Answer 20

Marrakesh

Question 21

Why is Johannesburg called the Golden city?

Answer 21

Known for gold mines, many of which are open for touring