HISTORY
What is 1948?
The year of the Nakba.
What city is known for its religious significance?
Jerusalem
What is the traditional Palestinian embroidered dress called?
Thobe
This famous dessert from Nablus is bright orange and cheese-filled.
knafeh/Chnafa
What matters more in many Arabic sayings: the words or the tone?
Tone
When was the Naksa?
1967
1. What is the highest mountain or hill in Palestine?
Mount Nabi Yunis
What is a common Palestinian dish made of rice, chicken, and upside-down cooking?
Maqluba
This spice blend includes thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac.
za’atar
Someone says: “يعطيك العافية”
What’s the expected reply?
الله يعافيك
What was the name of the village where over 100 Palestinians were killed in a 1948 massacre that became widely known?
Deir Yassin
What city was often called as "The Bride of Palestine"
Ramallah
What is the name of the traditional floor seating arrangement using cushions along the walls in older Palestinian homes?
Majlis
This dish of stuffed vegetables or grape leaves is commonly served at gatherings.
maḥshi (or warak dawali)
على قد لحافك ___ رجليك
مد
Live within your means
When was the Belfour Decleration
1917
This city is known for its Christian significance and hosts celebrations every year on December 25th.
Bethlehem
What is the name of the Palestinian national anthem?
Biladi Biladi
This chicken dish is cooked with onions, olive oil, and sumac on bread.
musakhan
What does “روح بلّط البحر” (rooh ballit el-baher) mean?
"Go do something impossible” / dismissive insult
The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) was created in:
1964
A city that is known for its historic olive oil soap industry.
Nablus
What do the Bold Lines on the Kuffiyeh represent?
Historical trade routes
What does the nickname "Liquid Gold" apply to in Palestine?
Olive Oil
What does “إجا يكحّلها عماها” (ija ykahhelha 3amaha) mean?
Tried to fix something but made it worse