Homs
  • 1. Homs is located in which region of Syria?
A) Central
B) Eastern
C) Coastal
D) Northern
  • 2. Which river runs through Homs?
A) Jordan
B) Tigris
C) Euphrates
D) Orontes
  • 3. What is the traditional industry of Homs?
A) Oil
B) Automobiles
C) Textiles
D) Agriculture
  • 4. Which famous Syrian poet was born in Homs?
A) Adunis
B) Gibran Khalil Gibran
C) Ali Ahmad Said Esber
D) Nizar Qabbani
  • 5. In which year was Homs captured by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)?
A) 2012
B) 2016
C) 2009
D) 2014
  • 6. What is the dominant religion in Homs?
A) Judaism
B) Druze
C) Islam
D) Christianity
  • 7. Which country borders Syria to the west of Homs?
A) Lebanon
B) Turkey
C) Jordan
D) Iraq
  • 8. What was the ancient name of Homs?
A) Palmyra
B) Emesa
C) Dura-Europos
D) Apamea
  • 9. What type of climate does Homs have?
A) Continental
B) Mediterranean
C) Desert
D) Tropical
  • 10. What is the traditional cuisine of Homs known for?
A) Tabbouleh
B) Falafel
C) Kibbeh
D) Baklava
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