Government
What type of government does Iraq have?
federal parliamentary
What is a popular dish made from roasted lamb or goat that symbolizes hospitality in Iraq?
Quzi
What is the most popular sport in Iraq
Soccer
Besides Arabs, what is the largest ethnic group in Iraq
Kurds
Which ancient civilization, originating in what is now Iraq, is credited with developing one of the world's first writing systems, cuneiform
The Sumerians
What is the name of the capital city of Iraq?
Baghdad
What common vegetable is often stuffed with rice and herbs
Eggplant
What region of ancient civilization was Iraq known as, which means "the land between rivers"
Mesopotamia
What are the official languages of Iraq
Arabic and Kurdish
In what year was Iraq admitted to the League of Nations after its British mandate was terminated
1932
Who is the current Prime Minister of Iraq?
the current Prime Minister is not mentioned
What staple grain is a characteristic ingredient in many Iraqi dishes, alongside bulghur wheat and barley
Rice
Who is the national football coach for Iraq
Information on the current national football coach is not available
Which historical figure, whose name is a central part of Iraqi identity, was a leader of the people of Iraq and helped bring the country into the modern era
Faisal I, a Hashemite king
What was the name of the kingdom that ruled Iraq from 1921 until it was overthrown in a 1958 coup
The Hashemite monarchy
What is the official name of the main government body in Iraq?
Council of Ministers
What dish consists of vine leaves and other vegetables stuffed with a seasoned rice mixture and often simmered in a tomato-based sauce?
Dolma
Besides football, name one other sport that is popular in Iraq
Basketball, swimming, weightlifting, or bodybuilding (Any correct)
What is a famous cultural icon and gathering place in Baghdad that reflects the local culture and economy
The al-Safafeer market in Baghdad is a well-known example
Th modern nation of Iraq is largely situated in the land of which acient civilzation, known as the "cradle of civilzation"
Mesopotamia
Which region is often considered the largest of the three federal regions of Iraq?
Kurdistan Region
While it is a popular dish in Saudi Arabia, which spiced rice dish, made with ingredients like cloves, cardamom, and saffron
Kabsa
True or False: The Iraqi national sport is wrestling
False, soccer is the most popular.
ccording to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, what does the name "Iraq" mean
The name "Iraq" is of Arabic origin and means "the fertile"
What is the name of the river that forms part of the border between Iraq and Iran and is a confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
The Shatt al-Arab