Ancient History
What was Lebanon originally known as? (Historically)
Phonecia
What day is Lebanese Independence Day?
November 22
Who sings "Lebnan Ra7 Yerja3"?
Joseph Attieh
What is the currency of Lebanon called?
Lira
Which country has the highest number of Lebanese expats in the world?
Brazil
Who ruled Lebanon pre-1920?
The Ottoman Empire
What year did the Civil War begin?
1975
What city is Khalil Gibran (aka Gibran Khalil Gibran) from?
Bcharre
What is the name of the longest river in Lebanon?
Litani River
The richest man in the world (2010-2013) was Lebanese and his name is _____?
Carlos Slim
Where in Lebanon was the first alphabet created?
Byblos
Which country ruled Lebanon under the League of Nations mandate?
France
What is Fairuz's real name?
Nouhad Wadie Haddad
How big is Lebanon? (km²)
10,452 km²
True or False: Beirut, Lebanon is the 10th most popular shopping destination in the world.
True!
Who conquered Tyre in 332 BC?
Alexander the Great
How many times has Beirut been destroyed and rebuilt?
7
How many religious communities are there in Lebanon?
18
What is the 3rd largest city in Lebanon (after Beirut and Tripoli)?
Saida
True or false: Lebanon has a desert.
False! It is the only country in the region that does not have a desert.
How old is the town of Byblos?
7,000 years old
Which type of professional school opened in Lebanon before anywhere else in the world?
Law School
Which governmental program did Lebanon once have that was then abandoned?
Space program
What is the most well known valley in Lebanon called?
Beqaa Valley
Baalbek is home to some amazing roman ruins. Which two temples are the ones found in Baalbek?
Temple of Bacchus and Temple of Jupiter