- 1. What is the capital city of Lebanon?
A) Istanbul
B) Beirut
C) Dubai
D) Cairo
- 2. Which sea does Beirut border?
A) Red Sea
B) Dead Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Black Sea
- 3. What is the predominant language spoken in Beirut?
A) English
B) Arabic
C) French
D) Russian
- 4. Beirut is often referred to as the __________ of the Middle East.
A) New York
B) Rome
C) Tokyo
D) Paris
- 5. Which river flows through Beirut?
A) Beirut River
B) Tigris River
C) Euphrates River
D) Nile River
- 6. What is the Beirut Central District commonly known as?
A) Beirut Souks
B) Gemmayzeh
C) Downtown Beirut
D) Hamra
- 7. What is the name of the famous coastal promenade in Beirut?
A) Raouche Rocks
B) Zaitunay Bay
C) Corniche Beirut
D) Pigeon Rocks
- 8. What industry was Beirut known for prior to the civil war?
A) Fishing
B) Banking
C) Mining
D) Agriculture
- 9. Which Lebanese author wrote 'The Prophet'?
A) Naguib Mahfouz
B) Hoda Barakat
C) Amin Maalouf
D) Kahlil Gibran
- 10. What is the official currency used in Beirut?
A) Euro
B) Yen
C) Dollar
D) Lebanese Pound
- 11. Which mountain range overlooks Beirut?
A) Mount Lebanon
B) Taurus Mountains
C) Anti-Lebanon Mountains
D) Atlas Mountains
- 12. What is the name of the national flag carrier airline of Lebanon based in Beirut?
A) Royal Jordanian
B) Emirates
C) Middle East Airlines
D) Qatar Airways
- 13. What is the most popular alcoholic beverage in Beirut and Lebanon?
A) Wine
B) Beer
C) Whiskey
D) Arak
- 14. What ancient city is located near Beirut and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Cairo
B) Byblos
C) Athens
D) Rome
- 15. In which year was Beirut declared the capital of Lebanon?
A) 1920
B) 2000
C) 1950
D) 1980
- 16. What is the name of Beirut's international airport?
A) Rafic Hariri International Airport
B) Heathrow Airport
C) Changi Airport
D) John F. Kennedy International Airport
- 17. Which famous Lebanese singer was born in Beirut?
A) Nancy Ajram
B) Fairuz
C) Shakira
D) Umm Kulthum
- 18. Beirut is a popular destination for ______ tourism, with its mix of historical sites and modern attractions.
A) Medical
B) Adventure
C) Cultural
D) Eco
- 19. Which famous director's film 'West Beirut' showcases the city during the Lebanese Civil War?
A) Martin Scorsese
B) Quentin Tarantino
C) Steven Spielberg
D) Ziad Doueiri
- 20. Which Lebanese-American author wrote the novel 'An Unnecessary Woman' set in Beirut?
A) Khalil Gibran
B) Amin Maalouf
C) Etel Adnan
D) Rabih Alameddine
- 21. What natural disaster has Beirut experienced in recent years, causing widespread destruction?
A) Tornado
B) Flood
C) Earthquake
D) Explosion
- 22. Which French architect undertook the urban planning of Beirut in the 1920s?
A) Eiffel
B) Michel Ecochard
C) Le Corbusier
D) Haussmann
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