The name "Bab el-Mandeb" commonly means what in English?
Correct answer: D. Gate of Tears
- A. Narrow Passage
- B. Sea Door
- C. Gate of Pearls
- D. Gate of Tears
Explanation
Bab el-Mandeb translates as the Gate of Tears, recalling its navigational dangers.
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