Culture
What colors are commonly found on the Assyrian flag?
Red, white, blue, and gold
What region was the center of the Assyrian Empire?
Northern Mesopotamia
What are grape leaves stuffed with rice/meat commonly called?
Dolma
What language do many modern Assyrians speak?
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic / Suret
What is the Assyrian New Year called?
Akitu
What symbol appears in the center of the modern Assyrian flag?
The Assyrian Star
What ancient Assyrian city was near modern-day Mosul?
Nineveh
What is kadeh?
A traditional Assyrian sweet bread/pastry - w/ butter filling
What alphabet/script is commonly used to write modern Assyrian Neo-Aramaic?
The Syriac alphabet/script
On what date is Akitu commonly celebrated by modern Assyrians?
April 1st
What traditional group dance is especially common at Assyrian weddings and parties?
Khigga
Which Assyrian king is famous for creating the famous library at Nineveh?
Ashurbanipal
What is boushala?
A traditional yogurt-based soup - usually with herbs/greens
Assyrian belongs to what larger branch/family of languages?
The Semitic language family
What major life event commonly includes khigga dancing, traditional music, and large family celebrations?
Weddings
Name two countries that are part of the traditional Assyrian homeland.
Any 2: Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Iran
Which ancient empire destroyed Nineveh in 612 BCE with its allies?
The Neo-Babylonian Empire/Babylonians, together with the Medes
What is kubba usually made from?
Bulgur and ground meat
What ancient language is the ancestor of modern Assyrian Neo-Aramaic?
Aramaic
What traditional Assyrian engagement custom involves the families formally agreeing to the marriage before the wedding?
Betrothal/Engagement Ceremony
What do the three wavy lines on the Assyrian flag represent?
Tigris, Euphrates, and Great Zab Rivers
Name three major capitals/cities of the ancient Assyrian Empire.
Ashur, Nimrud (Kalhu), and Nineveh
Name three Assyrian foods or dishes.
Any 3: Pacha, Dolma, Kubba, Potato Chop, Chilifry, Bamya, Boushala, Gurdu, etc.
Name two major dialect varieties associated with modern Assyrian Neo-Aramaic speech.
Suret (Northeastern Neo-Aramaic) and Turoyo/Surayt (Central Neo-Aramaic)
What year is traditionally used as the starting point of the Assyrian calendar?
4750 BCE