Geography
Which city is the capital of Lebanon?
A) Beirut B) Tripoli
C) Moscow D) Damascus
Beirut
What ancient civilization was based in present-day Lebanon and known for its maritime trade?
A) Romans B) Phoenicians
C) Ottomans D) Persians
B) Phoenicians
What is the national dish of Lebanon?
A) Sushi B) Tacos
C) Kabab D) Kibbeh
D) Kibbeh
What is the traditional Lebanese breakfast dish made of yogurt, cucumbers, and garlic?
A) Hummus B) zaatar
C) Manakish D) Labneh
D) Labneh
Which city in Lebanon is often called the "City of the Sun" due to its famous Roman ruins?
A) Baalbek B) Jounieh
C) Zahle D) Batroun
A) Baalbek
What sea borders Lebanon to the west?
A) The Red Sea B) The Mediterranean Sea
C) The Black Sea D) The Caspian Sea
B) The Mediterranean Sea
In which year did Lebanon gain independence from France?
A) 1920 B) 1967
C)1943 D) 1956
C)1943
What is the most widely spoken language in Lebanon other than Arabic?
A) Armenian B) English
C) French D) Turkish
C) French
What is the Lebanese bread commonly eaten with most meals?
A) Naan B) Tortilla
C) Pita D) Chips
C) Pita
Which Lebanese city is known for its vibrant nightlife and is located just north of Beirut?
A) Sidon B) Jounieh
C) Baalbek D) Tripoli
B) Jounieh
How much is the surface of Lebanon?
A) 66600 km2 B) 15600 km2
C) 45600 km2 D) 10452 km2
D) 10452 km2
During World War II, which Allied country occupied Lebanon to remove Vichy French control?
A) United States B) Soviet Union
C) Britain D) China
C) Britain
Which famous Lebanese-American writer wrote The Prophet, one of the best-selling books of all time?
A) Gibran Khalil Gibran B) Rabih Alameddine
C) Elias Khoury D) Amin Maalouf
A) Gibran Khalil Gibran
What is the Lebanese dish consisting of grilled chicken, often served on skewers, called?
A) Shawarma B) Taouk
C) Falafel D) Kabab
B) Taouk
Which city in Lebanon is known for being a major wine-producing region?
A) Baalbek B)Sidon
C) Zahle D) Jounieh
C) Zahle
Which two countries share a land border with Lebanon?
A) Jordan and Syria B) Iraq and Syria
C) Palestine and Turkey D) Syria and Palestine
D) Syria and Palestine
The Phoenicians, an ancient civilization from Lebanon, are credited with developing what major contribution to writing?
A)The Latin script B) Cuneiform
C) Hieroglyphics D) The first alphabet
D) The first alphabet
Dabke is a traditional Lebanese dance. What type of dance is it?
A) Tap dance B) Sword dance
C) Solo belly dance D) Group circle dance
D) Group circle dance
Which of these ancient cities in Lebanon was famous for its production of purple dye in Phoenician times?
A) Sidon B) Baalbek
C) Byblos D) Tyre
D) Tyre
Which is the second biggest city in Lebanon?
A) Beirut B) Jounieh
C) Tyre D) Tripoli
D) Tripoli
What is the longest river in Lebanon? ?
A) Orontes River B) Litani River
C) Nile River D) Jordan River
B) Litani River
Which empire controlled Lebanon before it became a French mandate after World War I?
A) Ottoman Empire B) Persian Empire
C) Roman Empire D) Byzantine Empire
A) Ottoman Empire
What is the traditional Lebanese drink made from fermented grapes, commonly served at celebrations?
A) Mastic B) Arak
C) Black Tea D) Coffee
B) Arak
What is the official currency of Lebanon?
A) Dollars B) Lebanese Pound
C) Lebanese Lira D) Lebanese Franc
B) Lebanese Pound
In which city Julie (Vice-President of the Scientific Committee of StrasAIR) was born?
A) Halba B) Beirut
C) Tripoli D) Tannourin
A) Halba