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What ancient empire had its capital in Nineveh?
The Assyrian Empire
100
What is the Assyrian word for bread?
Lakhma
100
What is the Assyrian New Year called?
Akitu
100
What does “Shlama” mean?
Peace/Hello
100
Who was the famous Assyrian singer known for the song “Kha Yoma”?
Sargon Gabriel
200
Who was the famous Assyrian king known for building the Library of Nineveh?
Ashurbanipal
200
What dish is made with rice, meat, and grape leaves?
Dolma
200
What do Assyrians often do during weddings?
Dance khigga
200
How do you spell Father/Dad?
ܒܵܒܵܐ
200
What is the name of the Assyrian TV channel that broadcasts worldwide?
Assyria TV or Ashur TV
300
What river was central to the Assyrian Empire’s homeland?
The Tigris River
300
What sweet dessert is made from layers of filo dough, nuts, and honey?
Baklava
300
When is Akitu celebrated?
April 1st
300
What does “Basima” mean?
Thank you
300
What famous Assyrian sculpted winged bulls guarded Assyrian palaces?
Lamassu
400
What modern-day countries were once part of the Assyrian Empire?
Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran
400
What traditional soup is often served on Fridays during Lent?
Chipteh (Red Lentil Soup)
400
What color and symbol are seen on the Assyrian flag?
Blue, white, red with a star and sun
400
What langauge is closest to Assyrian ?
Arabic & or Hebrew
400
Who is this?
Ashur Bet Sargis
500
What year did the Assyrian Empire fall to the Babylonians and Medes?
612 BC
500
What dish uses crushed wheat (burghul) and minced meat, often fried or baked?
Kibbeh
500
Before the ceremony, the groom's male relatives gather for this tradition, which involves trimming his hair and washing his body.
What is the "showering of the groom" (Khypta d'ketna)?
500
How do you pronounce or spell school in Assyrian?
Madrashta
ܡܲܕܪܲܫܬܵܐ
500
In 1976, this Assyrian artist released the first Assyrian vinyl record produced in the United States, helping bring Assyrian music to a global audience. Who was he?
Evin Agassi