The term “Levant” often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?

1. Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores
2. Region along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco
3. Region along the Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa
4. The entire coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• The term “Levant” refers to the geographic region along the eastern Mediterranean shores. It primarily encompasses the countries of Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Cyprus, and parts of southern Turkey. The Levant region got its name from the French lever, which means “to rise.”

Answer: (a) Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores; Difficulty Level: Medium