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