Numbers & General Facts
Does Brazil have more Lebanese people than Lebanon?
Yes
How old was the grandfather when he arrived in Brazil?
14
What is the name of the popular sandwich?
Beirut
What do you need to be, to be part of the club?
To be a member of this club, you have to be Lebanese.
Who’s the president mentioned in the video?
Michel Temer
Where was the grandfather supposed to go?
"He was supposed to go to America and the ship just brought him to Brazil."
What’s the name of the ice cream shop mentioned in the video?
Bashir
Say 3 examples of Arab food mentioned in the video.
tabbouleh, kibbeh, baba ghanoush, hummus
What’s Lebanon’s population (according to the video)?
Less than 5 million citizens.
What did the grandfather NOT know how to do?
He couldn't read and write.
What’s the largest Arabic fast food chain in the world?
Habib's
What 4 sports are mentioned in the video?
tennis, swimming, basketball and soccer
How many Lebanese people live in Brazil (approximately)?
Up to 12 million Lebanese live in Brazil
Why did the similarities between Brazil and Lebanon help immigrants stay?
They felt at home (similar culture, food, lifestyle)
What’s the story behind the Beirut sandwich?
As history goes, apparently this started when two brothers actually opened up a shop. They were selling sandwiches. They ran out of their bread. So they decided to get this Syrian type of bread really excited to try this
Traditional kibbeh has ground beef, but what does the vegetarian one have instead?
pumpkin
Complete: Lebanon has fallen into a massive economic crisis with its currency losing more than __% of its value
90%
What does the story of the grandfather show about immigration?
It can be difficult but people can build a successful life.
When did Habib’s start?
Habib's was started 35 years ago.
What message does the video give about immigration and culture?
Immigrants contribute to society while keeping their identity.