- 1. Which of the following countries does the Tigris River primarily flow through?
A) Brazil
B) Iraq
C) Italy
D) Thailand
- 2. Which ancient civilization is associated with the Tigris River?
A) Inca
B) Mongolia
C) Rome
D) Mesopotamia
- 3. In which body of water does the Tigris River ultimately flow into?
A) Mediterranean Sea
B) Persian Gulf
C) Indian Ocean
D) Atlantic Ocean
- 4. Which city located on the Tigris River is the capital of Iraq?
A) Tokyo
B) Baghdad
C) Athens
D) Sydney
- 5. Which work of literature features the Tigris River in its narrative?
A) Pride and Prejudice
B) War and Peace
C) Epic of Gilgamesh
D) The Great Gatsby
- 6. Which ancient city was located at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
A) Machu Picchu
B) Babylon
C) Athens
D) Rome
- 7. During which century did the Tigris River have significant military importance in battles like the Siege of Baghdad?
A) 20th
B) 5th
C) 13th
D) 18th
- 8. What is the main economic activity supported by the Tigris River basin?
A) Technology
B) Mining
C) Tourism
D) Agriculture
- 9. Which dam on the Tigris River is known for controversies related to its impact on downstream ecosystems?
A) Grand Coulee Dam
B) Ilisu Dam
C) Hoover Dam
D) Three Gorges Dam
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