Islam
History of Iraq
Culture
Story
Miscellaneous
100
Who was the final prophet of Islam?
Muhammad
100
What was the first civilization in Iraq?
Mesopotamia or Sumer
100
What is the dominant religion in Iraq?
Islam
100
What notable article of religious clothing does the main character wear?
A veil (specific names also accepted)
100
Name an example of symbolism in literature, film, music etc.
Any acceptable symbolism
200
What is the Islamic god's name?
Allah
200
What Empire was in control of Iraq leading up to World War I?
Ottoman Empire
200
Which sect of Islam is most popular in Iraq? (bonus if you can give the rough numbers)
Shiite (around two thirds)
200
What is the main characters name?
Siham
200
Name the two rivers that dominate Iraqi geography
Tigris and Euphrates
300
How many prayers are there a day in Islam?
5
300
What type of government did Iraq have when it first became independent?
Monarchy (Kingdom of Iraq)
300
Describe the Iraqi Flag
300
What is the main male characters name?
Ihsan
300
What export is the economy based off?
Oil
400
When were the Islamic conquests generally?
7th Century CE
400
When and from whom did Iraq gain independence?
1932, from Britain
400
During what religious occasion is the Game Mheibis played?
Ramadan
400
Where did the two main characters first talk?
In a park
400
Name the famous legal system made by a Babylonian king
Hammurabi's Code
500
Name 3 of the 6 listed types of Islamic veils
Shayla, Hijab, Al-Amira, Khimar, Chador, Niqab, Burka
500
What empire was in control before the Islamic expanse?
Sassanid Empire
500
Name one of the foods made in the video
Sogan Dolma
Iraqi Biryani
Lemon Sharbat
500
What story from the newspaper did the main character's father tell?
A story about women who had abandoned the veil.
500
What ancient Mesopotamian City was attacked by the Romans several times?
Hatra