Test your knowledge of Arabic and Arabic culture

Test your knowledge of Arabic and Arabic culture! QUIZ

1. What religion do the majority of Arabs follow? A. Christianity B. Islam C. Judaism D. Buddism

2. Name 3 Arab countries. A. __________ B. __________ C. __________

3. In which of these countries is Arabic spoken? Tick more than one. A. Saudi Arabia B. Pakistan C. Morocco D. Iran E. Kuwait

4. The Arabic language is written from right to left. TRUE or FALSE? A. TRUE B. FALSE

5. Which of these foods comes from the Arab world? A. Pizza B. Sushi C. Guacamole D. Hummus

6. In which country is the Dead Sea located? A. Egypt B. Syria C. Algeria D. Jordan

7. Which of these words originate from Arabic? Tick more than one. A. Algebra B. Alcohol C. Aluminium D. Almond

8. Which footballer is originally from an Arab country? A. Kaka B. Beckham C. Zidane D. Ronaldo

9. The capital of Egypt is? A. Mogadishu B. Cairo C. Tripoli D. Damascus

10. Which of these Disney films is based on an Arabic story? A. Cinderella B. Aladdin C. Pocahontas D. Little Mermaid

11. How do we say thank you in Arabic? A. Ma Assalama B. Ismi C. Marhaba D. Shukran

12. Which type of dancing is associated with Arabs? A. Flamenco B. Belly Dancing C. Ballet D. Salsa

13. A greeting which means “Hello” in Arabic is: A. Bonjour B. Mumtaz C. Ahlan D. Hola

14. The English word for “Ana” is: A. Hello B. Goodbye C. I D. You YOU I

15. Name TWO of the continents where the Arab countries are found.

16. Prince Nasim is a British-Arab sportsman, what is his sport? A. Football B. Cricket C. Tennis D. Boxing

17. Which of the following are traditionally worn in Arab countries? A B C D

18. What currency is used in some Arab countries? A. Pound B. Dollars C. Dinars D. Yen

19. How many letters are there in the Arabic alphabet? A. 20 B. 28 C. 36 D. 42

20. There are many different dialects of Arabic. True or False? A. TRUE B. FALSE

ANSWERS 1. B Islam 11. D Shukrun 2. 12. B Belly-dancing Jordan / Libya / Morocco /Algeria / Tunisia / Saudi Arabia/ Syria/ Kuwait/Sudan & Others 3. A/C/E 4. A. TRUE 5. D. Hummus 6. D. Jordan 7. A/B 8. C Zidane 9. B Cairo 10. B Aladdin 13. C Ahlan 14. C I 15. Asia & Africa 16. D Boxing 17. C 18. C Dinars 19. B 28 20. A TRUE