Geography of Iraq
The capital of Iraq.
What is Baghdad?
The U.S. invaded Iraq in this year.
What is 2003?
The main language spoken in Iraq.
What is Arabic?
This Iraqi singer is known as the “Caesar of Arabic Song” and has millions of fans across the Arab world.
Who is Kadim Al Sahir?
UCI's mascot is this animal.
What is the anteater?
These two rivers are the most significant ones in Iraq.
What are the Tigris and Euphrates?
The Ba'ath Party rose to power in Iraq in this decade, reshaping the nation’s political landscape.
What is the 1960s?
This spiced rice dish, often made with lamb or chicken, is Iraq’s national dish.
What is masgouf or quzi?
She is an Iraqi-British architect known for futuristic buildings worldwide.
Who is Zaha Hadid?
UCI is located in this California city.
What is Irvine?
Iraq borders this country to the northeast.
What is Iran?
Ancient Mesopotamia, located in modern Iraq, is known as the “Cradle of ______.”
What is civilization?
Iraqi coffee is typically flavored with this spice.
What is cardamom?
An Iraqi-American poet and activist known for writing about exile and identity.
Who is Sinan Antoon?
The central ring-shaped path that connects academic buildings is called ______.
Ring Road
The southern marshes of Iraq are home to this ethnic group known for their water-based lifestyle.
Who are the Marsh Arabs (Maʻdān)?
Iraq gained independence from this European power in 1932.
What is the United Kingdom?
This religious holiday is widely observed by Iraqi Muslims and includes a large feast.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
This Iraqi footballer helped the national team win the 2007 AFC Asian Cup.
Who is Younis Mahmoud?
UCI’s medical school is named after this person.
Who is Susan and Henry Samueli?
The tallest mountain in Iraq, located in the Zagros range.
What is Cheekha Dar?
The Iraq-Iran war began in this year.
What is 1980?
A traditional Iraqi musical instrument similar to a lute.
What is the oud?
The founder of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from Baghdad.
Who is Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah?
The year UCI was founded.
What is 1965?