Food
Which Lebanese dish is made with chickpeas?
Hummus
What City was destroyed and re-built 7 times?
Beirut
What is Lebanon’s traditional dance?
Dabke
How do you say “Thank you” in Arabic?
Shoukran
What are the colours of the Lebanese flag?
Red, white and green
Which Lebanese dish has both radish and toasted bread?
Fattoush
What City in Lebanon is known as one of the oldest Cities in the world?
Byblos
what is the Lebanese currency used in Lebanon?
Lira (Lebanese Pound)
What are the top three languages spoken in Lebanon?
Arabic, French and English
What country did Lebanon gain independence from?
France
What is Lebanon’s national dish?
Kibbeh Neye
What do they call the statue of Mary on top of the church in Lebanon?
Harissa (Our Lady of Lebanon)
What is the national symbol of Lebanon?
The Cedar tree
How do you say “I love shawarma” in Arabic?
Ana beheb el Shawarma
Which sea is Lebanon’s coastline along?
Mediterranean Sea
What is Tahini made from?
Sesame seeds
What are the two rock pillars that are often found on computer wallpaper screens called?
Al Raouche Rocks
Who is the most famous singer in Lebanon?
She’s also known as the soul of Lebanon
Fairuz
What do Lebanese people say after eating?
Sahten
What is the national animal of Lebanon?
Striped Hyena
What are the 7 ingredients in Tabbouleh?
Parsley, tomato, onion, burgul(wheat), lemon juice, olive oil and salt/pepper
What is the tallest mountain in Lebanon?
Qurnat Al Sawda
What is a high-pitched vocal sound women make representing trills of joy?
Often heard at weddings
Zaghrouta (Ululation)
In Lebanon we don’t say I love you, we say “bury me”. What is the translation in Arabic?
To’borneh
When did Lebanon gain independence?
1943