Which major river flows into the Mediterranean Sea, creating a delta?
(a) Nile River
(b) Amazon River
(c) Mississippi River
(d) Yangtze River
Which ancient civilization was known for its maritime trade in the Mediterranean?
(a) Maya Civilization
(b) Inca Civilization
(c) Egyptian Civilization
(d) Aztec Civilization
What is the role of Posidonia oceanica seagrass in the Mediterranean ecosystem?
(a) It serves as a nesting ground for sea turtles.
(b) It produces valuable pearls.
(c) It provides a habitat for coral reefs.
(d) It stabilizes sediments and supports marine life.
Which Mediterranean island is renowned for its iconic blue-domed churches?
(a) Ibiza
(b) Santorini
(c) Sicily
(d) Corsica
During the Middle Ages, which group of warriors, known for their naval prowess, had a significant presence in the Mediterranean Sea?
(a) Crusaders
(b) Samurai
(c) Vikings
(d) Zulus
What is the largest island located in the Mediterranean Sea?
(a) Sicily
(b) Cyprus
(c) Crete
(d) Sardinia
Which Mediterranean city is famous for its iconic architectural landmarks, such as La Sagrada Família and Park Güell, designed by Antoni Gaudí?
(a) Rome, Italy
(b) Athens, Greece
(c) Barcelona, Spain
(d) Marseille, France
What tectonic boundary is primarily responsible for shaping the Mediterranean Sea?
(a) Convergent Plate Boundary
(b) Transform Plate Boundary
(c) Divergent Plate Boundary
(d) Subduction Zone
What is the approximate size of the Mediterranean Sea in square kilometers?
(a) 1 million sq km
(b) 2.5 million sq km
(c) 5 million sq km
(d) 7.5 million sq km
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea to which larger body of water?
(a) Atlantic Ocean
(b) Indian Ocean
(c) Pacific Ocean
(d) Red Sea
Which North African country has a coastline along the Mediterranean Sea and is famous for its ancient ruins of Carthage?
(a) Morocco
(b) Tunisia
(c) Libya
(d) Algeria
Which Italian city-state was a prominent center of Mediterranean trade during the Renaissance era?
(a) Venice
(b) Madrid
(c) Paris
(d) London
Which city on the Mediterranean coast was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire?
(a) Athens
(b) Istanbul
(c) Rome
(d) Alexandria
Which type of seafood is often associated with Mediterranean fishing traditions?
(a) Salmon
(b) Shrimp
(c) Cod
(d) Tuna
Which country borders the Mediterranean Sea and is known for its iconic cities of Athens and Thessaloniki?
(a) Uzbekistan
(b) Spain
(c) Greece
(d) Panama
Which prominent peninsula extends into the Mediterranean Sea?
(a) Arabian Peninsula
(b) Balkan Peninsula
(c) Iberian Peninsula
(d) Scandinavian Peninsula
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Which Mediterranean island has been a long-standing point of political tension between Turkey and Greece due to its strategic location?
(a) Sicily
(b) Cyprus
(c) Sardinia
(d) Malta
The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean through which strait?
(a) Malacca Strait
(b) Bab el Mandeb Strait
(c) Strait of Hormuz
(d) Strait of Gibraltar
Which ancient city-state dominated maritime trade in the Mediterranean Sea during the 4th century BCE, establishing colonies and trade routes across the region?
(a) Athens
(b) Rome
(c) Carthage
(d) Alexandria
Which famous ancient city was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and located along modern-day Turkey’s Mediterranean coast?
(a) Alexandria
(b) Athens
(c) Ephesus
(d) Alexandria
Which Mediterranean city is renowned for its historical canals, intricate architecture, and annual Carnival festival?
(a) Venice, Italy
(b) Barcelona, Spain
(c) Athens, Greece
(d) Marseille, France
Which iconic fish, known for its vibrant appearance, can often be spotted in the Mediterranean Sea?
(a) Clownfish
(b) Lionfish
(c) Moray Eel
(d) Catfish
Which continents does the Mediterranean Sea connect?
(a) Europe, Asia, and Africa
(b) North America, Europe, and Asia
(c) South America, Europe, and Africa
(d) Asia, Africa, and Oceania
What geological feature associated with the Mediterranean region is a deep trench formed by the convergence of the African Plate and the Eurasian Plate?
(a) Mariana Trench
(b) Mid-Atlantic Ridge
(c) Mediterranean Ridge
(d) Hellenic Arc
Which iconic marine mammal can be found in the Mediterranean Sea?
(a) White Shark
(b) Beluga Whale
(c) Bottlenose Dolphin
(d) Walrus
