Lebanon for Kids Trivia Quiz

Answer: Beirut

Beirut is the capital and largest city in Lebanon. It was once called the "Paris of the Middle East" because of its rich culture and lifestyle before the Lebanese Civil War brought much destruction to the country. Even today, Beirut is the most popular tourist spot in the country with a thriving nightlife. The city sits on a peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea.

Answer: It borders Egypt.

Lebanon borders the Mediterranean Sea to the west. It also borders two countries: Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south. The island country of Cyprus is about 100 miles off-shore.

Answer: a cedar tree

The Lebanon cedar is a symbol of the country and a green cedar is in the center of the country's flag. The flag also has three horizontal stripes. The red stripes on the top and bottom represent the blood shed to protect the country. The white stripe in the center symbolizes snow and its purity. The current flag was adopted in 1943.

Answer: pound

The Lebanese pound (LBP), sometimes called the lira, was established in 1924 after previously using the Turkish pound and Egyptian pound. Originally, there was a subunit called piastres, but they were discontinued due to inflation.

Both coins and banknotes are used in Lebanon. The smallest banknote is LBP 1,000 and it goes up to LBP 100,000. Small coins are often not seen in circulation with the LBP 250 and LBP 500 mostly used.

Answer: the highest point

Located in the Mount Lebanon mountain range, Qurnat as Sawda is the tallest peak in the country at an elevation of 10,131 feet. The name translates to Black Peak. The mountain is a popular hiking spot.

Answer: Baalbek

Baalbek is a city with a history dating back over 10,000 years. After being conquered by Alexander the Great in the 330s BCE, the city was called Heliopolis while under Roman rule. Today, an archeological site features ancient Roman ruins including the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Jupiter. The city was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984.

Marrakesh is a city in Morocco. Bahla Fort is located in Oman. Petra is an ancient city in Jordon.

Answer: Arabic

Modern Standard Arabic is the official language of Lebanon. However, more people speak Levantine Arabic, a variety spoken in the Levant region. French is the next most popular language and is often featured alongside Arabic. English is also widely spoken.

Answer: No

Kibbeh is made with ground lamb or beef, cracked bulgur wheat, and a mix of spices. The ingredients are mixed, formed into a shell, and stuffed with more of the minced meat mixture. They are then deep fried and often served as a mezze dish, similar to tapas. There are different versions of kibbeh including one that is eaten raw called kibbeh nayyeh.

Answer: Lebanese Independence Day

Lebanon declared independence from France on November 22, 1943, and the French mandate officially ended in 1946. Lebanese Independence Day is celebrated each year with parades, fireworks, concerts, flying the flag, and other events.

Answer: True

Skiing is popular in Lebanon and the country is known as the "Switzerland of the Middle East." Skiing was introduced to Lebanon in the 1910s. The Lebanon Mountains receive heavy snowfall and the highest peaks are snow-capped year-round. There are a few ski resorts in Lebanon including Mzaar Ski Resort, the largest in the Middle East with 42 slopes.

The ski season runs from December through April. In spring, it is common to ski in the morning and then go down to the Mediterranean Sea to swim.