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