Facts about refugees
Countries in Asia
Expressions from Islam
Literary Terms
Translating words & phrases
100
In 2022 this country was invaded by a neigbouring country causing hundreds of thousands people to become refugees in European countries.

What is Ukraine?

100

This country's name sounds like the name of an ugly bird which is often served in the US on Thanksgiving.

What is Turkey?

100

A loose garment covering the body from head to toe, worn by women in many Muslim countries.

What is a burqua?

100

The main events and story line of a film or book.

What is a plot?

100

Translate: på gränsen 

What is "at the border"?

200

In order to be granted refugee status a person has to apply for ....? 

What is asylum?

200

Since 2021 the Taliban have once again taken over power in this poor country, suppressing women and enforcing Islamic law.

What is Afghanistan?

200

Referring to meat that is prepared according to Muslim law. The word can be translated into Swedish as "tillåtet"

What is halal (meat)?

200

The place and time when an event takes place.

What is the setting?

200

Translate: en stor/omfattande majoritet

What is "a huge majority"?

300

The highest number of refugees worldwide (6.5 million) come from this western Asian country.

What is Syria?

300

"Konnichiva" is a common greeting in the country, and chop sticks are used instead of cutlery.

What is Japan?

300

A well known Muslim greeting.

What is as-salamu alaykum?

300

A group of words taken from a text or speech by someone other than the original writer or speaker.

What is a quotation?

300

What do you call a person who tries to stop a car in order to get a ride?

What is a "hitchhiker"?

400

A person who unlawfully transport other people, often in order to exploit them.

What is a human trafficker?


400

The inhabitants of this country, also called Persians, are proud of their capital Teheran but have banned alcohol.

What is Iran?

400
A Muslim crier who calls the hours for daily prayers.

What is a muezzin?

400

An expression of thanks by the author towards another person.

What is a dedication?

400

Translate and spell correctly: att vilseleda / bedra någon

What is "to deceive someone"?

500

Apart from war and religious violence, which other main reason is there for people to flee their home country?

What is ethnical violence?

500

Islamabad is the capital of this country which shares a border with India. However, India and the country we are looking for have fought over the Kashmir region for centuries.

What is Pakistan?

500

A tower which is part of a mosque.

What is a minaret?

500

A short description of a book or film for promotional purposes.

What is a blurb?

500

Translate and spell correctly: uråldriga / forntida invånare

What is "ancient inhabitants"

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