Middle East / North Africa Vocab. Part II

Matching exercise

Match the items on the right to the items on the left.

A migrant worker who works in another country where more money can be made.
Dry river beds that fill with water only after rain.
Open air markets
A minority group of people in Turkey, Iran and Iraq
Islamic house of worship
A country governed by religious laws.
A religious journey to Mecca required of Muslims
A sea of sand
Fine, fertile soil deposited by running water
Large group of merchants who travel together
Tombs built for the rulers of Egypt
Raising livestock, which is a primary economic activity of the Middle East