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Some Arabic Words Trivia Quiz

A lot of these Arabic words are quite well known, but do you know what they mean?

A multiple-choice quiz by mari67. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mari67

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
273,230

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1764

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Question 1 of 10

1. There is a city in Saudi Arabia called Al-Madina Al-Monawra. What does the word "Madina" mean? Hint

Desert

City

Fortress

Wadi

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Question 2 of 10

2. Allah has ninety-nine names, what is the Arabic word for "ninety-nine"? Hint

Tesa wa tes'een

Wahid wa thamaneen

Tes'een

Ethan wa thalatheen

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the Arabic name for Jerusalem? Hint

El-Qahera

Zarqa

Al-Quds

Dimashq

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Question 4 of 10

4. If an Arab says "InshAllah", what is he saying? Hint

God's peace

Day of Allah

"If it`s Allahs will", or "as Allah wants"

In the name of Allah

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does "As-salaamu Alaikum" mean? Hint

Thank you

Peace be upon you

Good morning

Go with God

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does the Arabic word "Rasoul" mean ? Hint

King

Priest

Messenger of God

Servant

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Question 7 of 10

7. A city in Jordan is called Al-Zarqa, what does "Al-Zarqa" mean? Hint

The Mountain

The Fortress

The Blue

The Desert

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where would you be if you could see "Al-bahr Al-mayyit"? Hint

The Sahara Desert

The Dead Sea

In a small village

In a market

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Question 9 of 10

9. The capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu-Dhabi, what does the word "Dhabi" mean? Hint

Town

Camel

Oasis

Gazelle

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does "As-sahra Al-koubra" mean? Hint

The Great Desert

The White Mountain

The Small Lake

The Market Place

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. There is a city in Saudi Arabia called Al-Madina Al-Monawra. What does the word "Madina" mean?

Answer: City

Al-Madina Al-Monawra is a city in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It serves as the capital of the Al Madinah Province. It is also the burial place of Muhammad.

2. Allah has ninety-nine names, what is the Arabic word for "ninety-nine"?

Answer: Tesa wa tes'een

The 99 Names of God are also known as The 99 Attributes of God. (Asma' Allah al-Ḥusn�).

3. What is the Arabic name for Jerusalem?

Answer: Al-Quds

Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel. It is also the largest, in both population and area.

4. If an Arab says "InshAllah", what is he saying?

Answer: "If it`s Allahs will", or "as Allah wants"

This is something that is said to signify that everything happens according to the will of Allah.

5. What does "As-salaamu Alaikum" mean?

Answer: Peace be upon you

This is an Arabic greeting that is used in both Muslim and Christian cultures. It means "Peace be upon you." The traditional response is "Wa `Alaykum As-Salām", meaning "and on you be peace."

6. What does the Arabic word "Rasoul" mean ?

Answer: Messenger of God

Islam, unlike Christianity or Judaism, makes a distinction between a prophet (nabi) and a direct messenger of God (rasoul).

7. A city in Jordan is called Al-Zarqa, what does "Al-Zarqa" mean?

Answer: The Blue

Al-Zarqa is Jordan's major industrial centre. It is the second largest city and has a desert - like climate. Approximately half of the population is made up from people who moved there after the 6 Day War.

8. Where would you be if you could see "Al-bahr Al-mayyit"?

Answer: The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is situated in the Jordan Rift valley. The area has less than 100mm average rainfall per year and its shores are the lowest dry place on earth.

9. The capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu-Dhabi, what does the word "Dhabi" mean?

Answer: Gazelle

Abu - Dhabi is the second most populous city in the UAE with a population of around 930,000.

10. What does "As-sahra Al-koubra" mean?

Answer: The Great Desert

The Great Desert is the Sahara in Africa, which is the world's second largest desert.

Source: Author mari67

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