Geography
Which body of water is to the west of the Gaza Strip?
The Mediterranean Sea
What rice dish can be typically served in a Palestinian household consisting of vegetables such as eggplant, cauliflower, potatoes, and carrots?
Maqluba
What are the four colors of the Palestinian flag?
Red, black, green, and white
What is the traditional dance characterized by synchronized footwork and intricate hand movements?
Dabke
What are the original colors of the kuffiye?
Black and White (Red and White still accepted)
Name the major river that forms part of the West Bank's eastern border?
The Jordan River
What is the popular Palestinian dessert made of thin noodle-like pastry soaked in sweet sugar syrup?
Knafeh
Who was the longtime leader of the PLO until his death in 2004?
Yasser Arafat
Finish the lyric “Wein a ______”
Ramallah
Who is the famous Palestinian poet who was regarded as Palestine's national poet?
Mahmoud Darwish
What city is home to iconic landmarks such as the Dome of the Rock and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher?
Jerusalem
What is the national dish of Palestine?
Musakhan
how many Palestinians were expelled from their homes during the Nakba?
An estimated 750,000
Two Palestinian singers won Arab Idol. Name one
Mohamed Assaf or Yacoub Shahin
Who is depicted as a barefoot, ragged refugee child with his back turned to the viewer, symbolizing the Palestinian struggle for independence?
Handala
Palestine shares borders with four countries. Can you name all of them?
Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria
What is the traditional Palestinian flatbread often served with meals?
Taboon bread
The Six-Day War happened in what year?
1967
Who are the two Palestinian artists that created the song “Inn Ann”?
Shabjdeed and Daboor
Why is the watermelon a symbol for Palestine?
A symbol of resistance and persistence. At the time, the Israeli government banned any displays of the Palestinian flag in the occupied territories. Palestinians used the watermelon (revealing the same colors as the flag when sliced open) to get around the ban.
Name five cities in Palestine
واو
What city in Palestine is known for its very spicy food?
Gaza
In what year did the Second Intifada start?
2000
What’s the name of the national anthem of Palestine?
Fida’i
The Arabic language has various dialects, and in Palestine, the way people pronounce certain sounds may vary. One notable difference is the pronunciation of what Arabic letter?
ق
What region of Jerusalem does the West Bank contain?
East Jerusalem
Gaza cuisine has the best _______ in the region
Seafood
Which organization established the PLO in 1964?
The Arab League
Which Palestinian city hosts an annual music festival that attracts many Arab artists and performers?
Ramallah
The olive tree is a symbol deeply rooted in Palestinian culture and history. What does it represent?
Peace, Resilience, and Connection to the Land
Which city is the largest in the West Bank?
Hebron
When is the traditional olive harvest season in Palestine?
In the fall and typically from October to November
In which years were the two Oslo Accords signed?
1993 and 1995
Who is the Palestinian-Chilean artist that preformed at Coachella 2023 and is coming to Toronto in February 2024?
Elyanna
What does Halkeit mean?
A synonym for hala2 to mean now, or immediately.
What is the population of Palestine in 2023?
5.36 Million (West Bank has 3.19 Million and Gaza Strip has 2.17 Million)
Musakhan originated where in Palestine?
Jenin and Tulkarm area
What is the ancient name for the land of modern-day Palestine? (Hint: It’s a last name many Palestinians have today)
Canaan
Name three traditional Palestinian musical instruments
The oud, shebbabeh, rababeh, mijwez, yarghoul, nay, buzuk, tabla, and the qanoun
What do the four colors of the Palestinian flag represent?
White: are our deeds or many martyrs and sacrifices of the Palestinian people
Black: are our battles or the oppression and persecution that Palestinians have suffered from for countless years
Green: are our fields or prosperity, blessings, and hope for a thriving future
Red: are our swords or peace and love
Why is it called the West Bank if it’s located in east Palestine?
Because it's along the west banks of the Jordan River and most of the Dead Sea
What Palestinian city is known for their delicious apricots and apricot jam?
Bethlehem (Specifically Beit Jala)
What ancient city in Palestine is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world?
Jericho
The Palestinian hip-hop group DAM made up of Tamer Nafer, Maysa Daw, and Mahmood Jrere have a musical style that merges western hip hop with traditional Palestinian musical influences. What does "DAM" stand for?
A) Da Arab Musicians
B) Da Arab MCs
C) Da Arabic Motion
D) Da Arab Maestros
B) Da Arab MCs
Darwish's poetry is known for addressing themes such as love, loss, and the Palestinian struggle. One of his famous poems has a line which is “Put it on record. I am an Arab, working with comrades of toil in a quarry, I have eight children, for them I wrest the loaf of bread, the clothes and exercise books, from the rocks, and beg for no alms at your door.” What is the title of the famous poem containing this line?
A) I Come From There
B) To Our Land
C) Identity Card
D) Sonnet V
C) Identity Card