- 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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