Question

the french term \levant,\ used to describe the eastern mediterranean subregion, refers to the sun rising in the east.
true
false

question 15 (5 points)
use the map below to identify the labeled locations.
israel
turkey
red sea
mediterranean sea
beirut

1. a
2. b
3. c
4. d
5. e

Explanation:

Analyze the etymology of the term "Levant"

The French term "Levant" derives from the Middle French word levant, which is the present participle of lever ("to rise"). It refers to the rising of the sun in the east, representing the Eastern Mediterranean region from the perspective of Western Europe. Thus, the statement is True.

Identify the labeled locations on the map

• A points to the large body of water separating Europe, Africa, and Asia: the Mediterranean Sea.
• B points to the coastal country located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea: Israel.
• C points to the large peninsula/country between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea: Turkey.
• D points to the narrow strip of water extending southeastward from the Sinai Peninsula: the Red Sea.
• E points to the capital city of Lebanon, situated on the Mediterranean coast north of Israel: Beirut.

Answer:

Question 1

• True (Correct answer)
• False

Question 2

No.	Location	Label
2	Turkey	C
3	Red Sea	D
4	Mediterranean Sea	A
5	Beirut	E