History
What was the name of the 1990-1991 war between Iraq and an international coalition over the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait?
a) Gulf War
b) Iran-Iraq War
c) Iraq War
d) Desert Storm
Gulf War
Which musical instrument is commonly associated with Iraqi music?
a) Bagpipes
b) Sitar
c) Oud
d) Accordion
Oud
Which two rivers flow through Iraq, providing fertile land for agriculture?
a) Nile and Tigris
b) Euphrates and Danube
c) Tigris and Euphrates
d) Amazon and Ganges
Tigris and Euphrates
Which Iraqi city is undergoing major redevelopment with a new airport, hotels, and infrastructure projects?
a) Baghdad
b) Kirkuk
c) Mosul
d) Najaf
Mosul
Does EK currently operate the A380 to BSR or BGW?
a) Yes
b) No
No
2. What 8th century Abbasid caliph established Baghdad as the capital of the Islamic empire?
a) Harun al-Rashid
b) Al-Mansur
c) Al-Ma'mun
d) Al-Mu'tasim
Al-Mansur
Which ancient city in Iraq is associated with the biblical figure of Abraham and is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world?
a) Nineveh
b) Babylon
c) Ur
d) Akkad
Ur
Which body of water is located to the southeast of Iraq, forming part of its border with Iran?
a) Caspian Sea
b) Mediterranean Sea
c) Arabian Sea
d) Persian Gulf
Persian Gulf
How many new universities have opened in Iraq in the last 5 years as part of an educational transformation initiative?
a) 5 universities
b) 3 universities
c) 7 universities
d) 9 universities
7 universities
How many days in a week does EK fly to BSR?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
4
3. Who was the leader of Iraq during World War II who aligned with the Axis powers?
a) Saddam Hussein
b) Nuri al-Said
c) Abd al-Karim Qasim
d) Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr
Nuri al-Said
Which Iraqi city is famous for its annual literature festival and is considered a hub for intellectuals and writers?
a) Baghdad
b) Basra
c) Erbil
d) Mosul
Baghdad
What is the name of the large plateau in northern Iraq that is part of the larger Arabian Plate?
a) Anatolian Plateau
b) Iranian Plateau
c) Kurdish Plateau
d) Arabian Plateau
Kurdish Plateau
Which Iraqi city now has a new modern tram system to ease traffic congestion?
a) Mosul
b) Basra
c) Baghdad
d) Erbil
Baghdad
In which year did Emirates first start services to BGW?
a) 2010
b) 2011
c) 2013
d) 2014
2011
4. Which 20th century king of Iraq was overthrown in the 1958 revolution?
a) Faisal I
b) Ghazi I
c) Faisal II
d) Abdullah I
Faisal II
Which ancient civilization left behind the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes?
a) Sumerian
b) Assyrian
c) Babylonian
d) Akkadian
Babylonian
Iraq has a small coastline along the Persian Gulf. What is the major port city located at the head of the gulf?
a) Umm Qasr
b) Basra
c) Kirkuk
d) Najaf
Umm Qasr
In which city did Iraq host the GCC 2023 final? How much was the capacity of the stadium?
a) Baghdad, 50,000 seats
b) Basra, 30,000 seats
c) Mosul, 40,000 seats
d) Erbil, 35,000 seats
Basra, 30,000 seats
On which date did EK restart services post COVID to BGW & BSR?
a) 10 August 2020
b) 11 August 2020
c) 12 August 2020
d) 13 August 2020
10 August 2020
5. Which ancient Mesopotamian civilization was centered in modern day Iraq?
a) Sumerians
b) Babylonians
c) Assyrians
d) Persians
Babylonians
Iraq is home to the ancient city of Hatra, known for its well-preserved ruins. Which empire founded Hatra in the 3rd or 2nd century BCE?
a) Roman Empire
b) Persian Empire
c) Parthian Empire
d) Byzantine Empire
Parthian Empire
Which ancient city in Iraq is known for its ziggurat, a stepped pyramid-like structure?
a) Nineveh
b) Ur
c) Eridu
d) Akkad
Ur
What is the name of the new planned city outside of Baghdad that will house over 1 million residents in eco-friendly housing?
a) Madinat al-Khair
b) Madinat al-Hikma
c) Madinat al-Jadida
d) Madinat al-Aman
Madinat al-Hikma
What was the seat factor on EK941 DXBBGW yesterday?
a) 23%
b) 24%
c) 25%
d) 26%
26%