Palestinian Geography
Known as the birthplace of Jesus, this city lies in the West Bank.
What is Bethlehem (Bayt Lahm)?
This was the year the Nakba (Catastrophe) began, leading to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
What is 1948?
This traditional Palestinian instrument, similar to a guitar, has been used in Middle Eastern music for centuries.
What is the oud?
This Palestinian-American congresswoman, elected in 2018, is the first woman of Palestinian descent to serve in the U.S. Congress.
Who is Rashida Tlaib?
This traditional Palestinian dish combines rice, lentils, and caramelized onions.
What is mujaddara?
This coastal enclave has been under blockade since 2007.
What is Gaza?
This declaration by Britain supported the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine.
What is the Balfour Declaration?
This ancient Palestinian dance, performed in a circle, often marks celebrations such as weddings and festivals.
What is dabke?
This Palestinian-American comedian is famous for his stand-up specials highlighting Arab-American experiences.
Who is Mo Amer?
This spiced chicken and bread dish, often served with yogurt, is a signature meal at large gatherings.
What is musakhan?
This valley forms part of Palestine's eastern border and is one of the lowest points on Earth.
What is the Jordan Valley?
This was the name of the 1993 agreements between the PLO and Israel.
What are the Oslo Accords?
This traditional Palestinian soup-like dish, made with jute leaves, is a staple in many Palestinian households.
What is mulukhiyah?
This Palestinian-American journalist became a symbol of press freedom and justice after her tragic death while covering events in Jenin.
Who is Shireen Abu Akleh?
This Palestinian dessert is made with dough and stuffed with date paste or nuts, often prepared during Eid.
What is ma'amoul/ka'ak?
This northern city is known for its hills and olive groves and has ancient ties to the Romans.
What is An-Nasra (Nazareth)?
This 1916 agreement between Britain and France secretly divided the Ottoman Empire's territories, including Palestine.
What is the Sykes-Picot Agreement?
This traditional Palestinian coffee is brewed with cardamom and served during special gatherings and funerals.
What is qahwa sadah (plain coffee)?
This Palestinian-American swimmer represented Palestine in the 2024 Paris Olympics and was the country’s flagbearer during the opening ceremony.
Who is Valerie Tarazi?
This slow-cooked stew features okra and lamb in a tomato-based sauce and is commonly served with rice.
What is bamia?
This hilltop city in northern Palestine is known as the "Bride of the Galilee."
What is Safad (Safed)?
This infamous massacre in 1948 was carried out by Zionist militias in a Palestinian village, leading to global condemnation and mass displacement.
What is the Deir Yassin Massacre?
The iconic keffiyeh is woven in this West Bank city, home to Palestine’s last remaining keffiyeh factory.
What is Hebron (Al-Khalil)?
This Palestinian-American professor and activist co-founded the organization American Muslims for Palestine and is a leading voice in academic and activist circles for Palestinian rights.
Who is Hatem Bazian?
This ancient Palestinian bread, often cooked in a specialized oven, is known for its soft, chewy texture and smoky flavor.
What is taboon bread?