- 1. What is the capital city of Lebanon?
A) Beirut
B) Dubai
C) Istanbul
D) Cairo
- 2. Which sea does Beirut border?
A) Black Sea
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Red Sea
D) Dead Sea
- 3. What is the predominant language spoken in Beirut?
A) English
B) Russian
C) French
D) Arabic
- 4. Beirut is often referred to as the __________ of the Middle East.
A) New York
B) Rome
C) Paris
D) Tokyo
- 5. Which river flows through Beirut?
A) Tigris River
B) Nile River
C) Euphrates River
D) Beirut River
- 6. What is the Beirut Central District commonly known as?
A) Gemmayzeh
B) Hamra
C) Beirut Souks
D) Downtown Beirut
- 7. What is the name of the famous coastal promenade in Beirut?
A) Zaitunay Bay
B) Pigeon Rocks
C) Raouche Rocks
D) Corniche Beirut
- 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) Kahlil Gibran
B) Naguib Mahfouz
C) Hoda Barakat
D) Amin Maalouf
- 10. What is the official currency used in Beirut?
A) Yen
B) Lebanese Pound
C) Dollar
D) Euro
- 11. Which mountain range overlooks Beirut?
A) Atlas Mountains
B) Taurus Mountains
C) Mount Lebanon
D) Anti-Lebanon Mountains
- 12. What is the name of the national flag carrier airline of Lebanon based in Beirut?
A) Royal Jordanian
B) Qatar Airways
C) Emirates
D) Middle East Airlines
- 13. What is the most popular alcoholic beverage in Beirut and Lebanon?
A) Wine
B) Arak
C) Beer
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) 1980
B) 2000
C) 1920
D) 1950
- 16. What is the name of Beirut's international airport?
A) Changi Airport
B) Heathrow Airport
C) John F. Kennedy International Airport
D) Rafic Hariri International Airport
- 17. Which famous Lebanese singer was born in Beirut?
A) Fairuz
B) Umm Kulthum
C) Shakira
D) Nancy Ajram
- 18. Beirut is a popular destination for ______ tourism, with its mix of historical sites and modern attractions.
A) Medical
B) Cultural
C) Adventure
D) Eco
- 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) 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) Flood
B) Tornado
C) Explosion
D) Earthquake
- 22. Which French architect undertook the urban planning of Beirut in the 1920s?
A) Haussmann
B) Le Corbusier
C) Eiffel
D) Michel Ecochard
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