Food
What city is famous for its Knafa?
Nablus
What river and sea are being referred to in the chant "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!"?
The Jordan River & The Mediterranean Sea
This traditional Palestinian dance involves a rhythmic stomping of the feet and is often performed at weddings and other joyous occasions. What is its name?
Dabke
In what year did the Nakba occur, marking the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians?
1948
The Palestinian flag is comprised of four colors, each with its own symbolic meaning. What does the green color on the flag represent?
Land and the hope for a prosperous future
What is the main crop grown in Palestine?
Olives
Which city is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is a major religious center for Muslims, Christians, and Jews?
Jerusalem (Al-Quds)
What is the name of the character that political cartoonist Naji al-Ali created in 1969?
Handala
When did the first intifada (uprising) happen?
1987
What musical instrument, commonly used in Palestinian folk music, has a distinctive sound?
Oud
What is the national dish of Palestine?
Msakhan
What 4 countries border Palestine?
Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt
What's the name of the traditional embroidery often seen on Palestinian clothing?
Palestinian embroidery (tatreez)
Who was the first president of Palestine?
Yasser Arafat
What is Palestine known as?
The Holy Land
Which mix of dried herbs and spices is often eaten with Olive Oil.
Zaatar
Where is the lowest point of elevation in the world?
The dead sea
What is the name of the national flower of Palestine?
Palestinian Poppy
How many gates are there to the old city of Jerusalem?
8 gates
How many gates are there leading to the Masjid al Aqsa compound?
15 gates
What city is known for grapes?
Al-Khalīl
Where is Mount Carmel located?
Haifa
What is the national animal of Palestine?
Gazelle
What is the oldest city in the world?
Ariha
The traditional Palestinian scarf, the kuffieyeh, consists of distinctive sections. What do the distinctive sections on the kuffieyeh represent?
Fishnets, Trade routes, Olive leaves