History/Geography
What continent is Palestine in?
Asia
Which prophet is believed to have ascended to the heavens from Al-Aqsa Mosque during Isra and Mi’raj?
Muhammad (PBUH)
What's the name of the famous mosque in Jerusalem?
Masjid Al-Aqsa
What is the famous palestinian Dessert thay is made with dough, cheese, and sugar syrup called?
Knafeh
What is the most popular religion in Palestine
Islam
What is the capital of Palestine
Jerusalem/Quds
Before facing the Kaaba, in which direction did Muslims originally pray?
Masjid Al-Alaqsa
Which body of water, bordering Palestine, is the lowest point on Earth?
The Dead Sea
What is the palestinian dish that is cooked with rice, eggplants, and other vegetables and then the pot is flipped onto a plate?
Maqlubeh
What holidays are celebrated in Palestine?
The 2 Eids. Al-Adha and Al-Fitr as well as ramadan
What year did the first Nakba start?
1948
Which of the 4 Khalifa was granted Quds peacefully?
Omar ibn Al-Khattab
What is the name of the large historic gate in Jerusalem’s Old City?
Bab AL-Amud
What famous palestinian dish is made with bread, chicken, onions, olive oil, and lots of sumac?
Msakhhan
What is the name of the scarf that is a symbol of resistance?
Kufiyyeh
What sea borders Palestine from the west?
Mediterranean Sea
Which famous Muslim general liberated Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187?
Salahuddin Al - Ayyubi
What river flows along the eastern border of Palestine?
The Jordan River
Palestinian dish that is a green soup made from jute leaves, garlic, and chicken. Most commonly eaten with rice or bread.
Molokhieh
What is the national fruit of Palestine?
The Olive
What was the name of the British policy in 1917 that supported a Jewish homeland in Palestine?
The Balfour Declaration
During which Islamic dynasty was the Dome of the Rock built?
Umayyad caliphate/ Alumawi
Which Palestinian city is famous for its beach and clock tower?
Jaffa
What is the key ingredient in falafel?
Chickpeas
What’s the name of the embroidery style found on Palestinian dresses?
Tatreez