The English meaning of the name "Rub' al-Khali" is:
Correct answer: C. Empty Quarter
- A. Red Desert
- B. Great Sand Sea
- C. Empty Quarter
- D. Land of Thirst
Explanation
Rub' al-Khali translates as the Empty Quarter, reflecting its vast uninhabited sands.
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