History
What was the name of the 1948 event that changed the land of Palestine?
Nakba
What is the capital of Palestine?
Al-Quds (Jerusalem)
Famous Palestinian Singer
Mohammad Assaf
Palestinians famously harvest ____ during the fall to make oil.
Olives
A famous quote: "____________sea, ____________free."
"From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free."
What was the name of the 1967 event that changed the land of Palestine?
Naksa
Which famous city is often called the birthplace of Jesus?
Bethlehem
Who was the long-time leader of the PLO known for his iconic checkered keffiyeh and Nobel Peace Prize?
Yasser Arafat
What delicious dish made with rice and vegetables is often flipped upside down before serving?
Maklooba
What is the name of the traditional Levantine folk dance where dancers jump and stomp their feet in a synchronized line?
dabka
What document issued by the British government in 1917 stated support for a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine?
The Balfour Declaration
____ is the busiest city in Palestine, filled with malls, cafés, and night life.
Ramallah
Who is known as a famous Palestinian poet and writer?
Mahmoud Darwish
Two essential items at a Palestinian breakfast.
Oil + Thyme. زيت وزعتر
Palestinian patterned stitching on clothes
Tatreez
What non-violent grassroots movement, including strikes and boycotts, began in 1987 in response to Israeli military occupation?
The First Intifada
What is the city known for kunafa?
Nablus
The ancient Palestinian civilization was called _______.
Canaan or Canaanites.
What ancient cereal grain is made from green durum wheat that is harvested early and roasted over fire to give it a distinct smoky flavor, often served with roasted chicken?
Freekeh
Created by cartoonist Naji al-Ali, what is the name of the iconic cartoon of a ten-year-old refugee boy who always stands with his back turned?
Handala
Which 1993 peace agreement between the PLO and Israel led to the creation of the Palestinian Authority?
The Oslo Accords
Situated near the Dead Sea, which ancient city is widely recognized by historians as one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world?
Jericho (Ariha)
Which prominent Palestinian academic and scholar authored the influential 1978 book Orientalism?
Edward Said
What labor-intensive dish features tiny, hand-rolled wheat flour granules steamed over a simmering pot of spiced stew, traditionally served during major festive gatherings?
Maftoul
What physical object, famously kept by Palestinian refugees displaced in 1948, serves as a universal symbol for the Right of Return (Al-Awda)?
The Key (Al-Miftah)