History (تاريخ)
This leader became Tunisia’s first president after independence
Habib Bourguiba
What is “Brik”?
A) An abbreviated way to say breakfast
B) A soup with carrots
C) Filled with egg and tuna
D) A pineapple dessert
✅ Answer: C "Filled with egg and tuna"
Tunisian weddings are usually:
A) 1-2 hours long
B) Very quiet
C) Lasting several days
D) Only for family
✅ Answer: C "Lasting several days"
What desert location in Tunisia is famous as a Star Wars filming site?
A) Douz
B) Tozeur
C) Matmata
D) Tataouine
✅ Answer: C "Matmata"
What is the multi usage word that you can use to say "congrats" or "enjoy"
saha
ساحة
What is the northernmost point of Tunisia (and Africa)?
A) Cape Bon
B) Cape Angela
C) Bizerte Port
D) Tabarka
✅ Answer: B "Cape Angela"
What is Tunisia famous for exporting?
A) Lben
B) Olive oil
C) Chick peas
D) Tomatoes
✅ Answer: B "Olive oil"
What drink is traditionally served to guests?
A) Cafe direct
B) Soda
C) Mint tea
D) Juice
✅ Answer: C "Mint tea"
This Tunisian tennis player became the first Arab woman to win a Grand Slam singles title
Ons Jabeur
A word meaning "fun"
jaw
جوّ
Tunisia was part of which ancient empire before becoming Roman?
A) Persian Empire
B) Carthaginian Empire
C) Ottoman Empire
D) Byzantine Empire
✅ Answer: B "Carthaginian Empire"
What grain is traditionally used to make couscous?
A) Rice
B) Corn
C) Semolina
D) Barley
✅ Answer: C "Semolina/سميد"
This traditional headwear, often red with a black tassel, is worn by Tunisian men.
chechia
This ancient Carthaginian general is famous for crossing the Alps with elephants.
Hannibal
In which region do Tunisians pronounce "gah" (ڨ) instead of "qah" (ق)
South and (North)west
The fall of Carthage occurred during which war?
A) Trojan War
B) Third Punic War
C) Peloponnesian War
D) Napoleonic Wars
✅ Answer: B "Third Punic War"
This chickpea soup flavored with garlic and cumin is popular in winter
Lablabi
This Arabic word refers to the traditional gold jewelry worn by Tunisian brides.
A) Har9oos
B) Ḥlī
C) Jebba
D) Brik
✅ Answer: B "Hli"
Which state is one of the oldest mosques in Tunisia found?
Kairouan
What is the plural word for prophet?
enbi'a
أَنبياء
In what year did Tunisia gain independence?
A) 1945
B) 1950
C) 1956
D) 1962
✅ Answer: C "1956"
This Tunisian dish is baked with eggs, cheese, and often chicken or potatoes, and is sliced like a pie.
Tajine Jben
This traditional practice involves women performing rhythmic chants and clapping during weddings to celebrate the bride.
zaghrouta
This Tunisian poet wrote the famous line: “If the people one day will to live, then fate must respond.”
A) Juha
B) Ibn Khaldun
C) Mohamad Wesleti
D) Aboul-Qacem Echebbi
✅ Answer: D "Aboul-Qacem Echebbi"
How do you say hello? (the long version)
asalam ou aalikom w rahmat allah w baraketom (السلام وعليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته)