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