The Middle East (West Asia) is not a continent. It is a loosely defined region with no clear boundaries. Some definitions of it include parts of Northern Africa. The intent of this quiz is primarily to provide a quiz on the parts of Western Asia which did not appear, due to map size, in the Asian quiz. (And yes, I've got some overlap - some countries appear in both the Middle East and Asian quizzes. Consider it an opportunity for extra practice.) I make no claim that the countries in this quiz match any one of the many loose definitions of the "middle east". Please consult with your teacher/professor and/or various resources on the internet for more information on the definition of the middle east.
PALESTINE - declared independence in 1988, but it is not recognized by the United Nations, Israel and major western nations. More information on the recognition of the State of Palestine: Wikipedia: International recognition of the State of Palestine
How we chose the World leaders for the quizzes . . .
A country usually has several defined leaders whose powers may be executive, legislative, military, ceremonial, etc. The leaders chosen for the World Leaders quizzes were, for the most part, chosen based on... read more