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