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Lebanon Trivia Quiz

I noticed there was no quiz about Lebanon and thought I would create one.

A multiple-choice quiz by KATTERjoe. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
KATTERjoe

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
153,172

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4287

Last 3 plays: Guest 165 (10/10), Guest 78 (8/10), Guest 142 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The primary language of Lebanon is Arabic. What is the other semi-official language? Hint

French

Urdu

Egyptian

German

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Question 2 of 10

2. What percentage of the people of Lebanon are Christian? Hint

about 15%

less than 2%

about 5%

about 40%

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Question 3 of 10

3. The national symbol and pride of Lebanon is? Hint

The camel

Its pure white sand

The cedar tree

The llama

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Question 4 of 10

4. Lebanon's national currency is? Hint

The Lebanese dollar

The Lebanese bahakka

The Lebanese yakha

The Lebanese pound

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Question 5 of 10

5. How high is the highest peak in Lebanon? Hint

4041' (1,232 m)

10128' (3,087 m)

16985' (5,177 m)

8563' (2,610 m)

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which Lebanese city will you find a large amount of intact Roman ruins? Hint

Baalbek

Tripoli

Beirut

Zahle'

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many countries border Lebanon? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Lebanon derives its name from the Arabic word Lubnan, meaning what...? Hint

White

Sandy

Vast

Cold

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the capital of Lebanon? Hint

Damascus

Beirut

Tripoli

Byblos

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2009 what was the approximate population of Lebanon? Hint

6 million

1 million

4 million

2 million

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The primary language of Lebanon is Arabic. What is the other semi-official language?

Answer: French

French can be used in public life in certain conditions. The French influence in Lebanon is a holdover from colonialism.

2. What percentage of the people of Lebanon are Christian?

Answer: about 40%

Prior to the Civil War (1975-1990), the percentage of Christians was approximately 70%. In 2013, the CIA World Factbook stated the percentage of Lebanese with a Christian faith of some denomination was 39%.

3. The national symbol and pride of Lebanon is?

Answer: The cedar tree

Only a small number of these ancient majestic trees remain, due in large part to deforestation.

4. Lebanon's national currency is?

Answer: The Lebanese pound

The U.S. dollar is widely used and can be obtained through most ATMs.

5. How high is the highest peak in Lebanon?

Answer: 10128' (3,087 m)

The tallest mountain in Lebanon is Jabal al Makmal.

6. In which Lebanese city will you find a large amount of intact Roman ruins?

Answer: Baalbek

The Romans built these temple ruins on the Grand Terrace, right above the Trillithon. They built the temples in honor of their Gods. The Temple of Venus, is almost completely intact. Unfortunately, only the columns from the Temple of Jupiter remain. These six columns are among the tallest in the world, rising about 60' over the platform floor.

7. How many countries border Lebanon?

Answer: 2

Syria to the North and East and Israel to the south. The West is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea.

8. Lebanon derives its name from the Arabic word Lubnan, meaning what...?

Answer: White

It was named such because of its snow covered mountains.

9. What is the capital of Lebanon?

Answer: Beirut

Beirut is also the largest city in Lebanon with approximately 1.5 million (unofficial) inhabitants. Damascus is the capital of Syria.

10. In 2009 what was the approximate population of Lebanon?

Answer: 4 million

Source: Author KATTERjoe

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