001. In what continent is Jordan located: A. Europe B. Asia
002. Jordan is bordered by Israel, Syria, Saudi Arabia, the Red Sea and: A. Iraq B. Iran C. Lebanon D. Turkey
003. Jordanian women earned the right to vote in: A. 1876 B. 1922 C. 1947 D. 1989
004. Life in Jordan, particularly in the ancient city of Jericho, dates from at least: A. 11,500 BCE B. 8000 BCE C. 5500 BCE D. 2000 BCE
005. In 106 CE, this ancient Jordanian city, once the capital of the Arab tribe of Nabataeans, fell to the Romans: A. Petra B. Amman C. Jabal Ramm D. Aqaba
006. In 1517, the area that is now Jordan was conquered by the: A. Assyrians B. Greeks C. Ottmon Empire D. Byzantine Empire
007. The Turks lost control of Jordan during: A. World War I B. World War II C. The Balkan Wars
008. The territory of Jordan became part of the Syrian Kingdom of Faisal I: A. after World War I B. after World War II C. after the Balkan Wars
009. In 1920, the territory of Jordan was part of Britian's League of Nations' mandate of: A. Israel B. Great Britian C. Syria D. Palestine
010. The Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan is created: A. 1609 B. 1946 C. 1782 D. 1922
011. In 1949, the name of the country was changed to Jordan from: A. The Hashemite Kingdom B. Transjordan C. The Republic of Southern Syria
012. In 1994, Jordan signed a peace treaty with: A. Turkey B. Syria C. Israel D. Iraq
013. Lebanon is bordered by Syria and: A. Jordan B. Israel C. Iraq D. Saudi Arabia
014. From the end of WWI until 1943, Lebanon was a _____ mandate: A. French B. Syrian C. Palestinian D. Turkish
015. Lebanon gained full independence in: A. 1609 B. 1782 C. 1943 D. 1922
016. The first inhabitants of Lebanon, a Semetic people, arrived about: A. 8000 BCE B. 5000 BCE C. 3500 BCE D. 2000 BCE
017. In 64 BCE, Lebanon came under the rule of the: A. Italians B. Turks C. Hebrews D. Romans
018. By 395 CE, this religion was firmly established in Lebanon: A. Islam B. Christianity C. Judaism D. Druze
019. The Druze settled in Lebanon in the: A. 11th century B. 8th century C. 5th century D. 2nd century
020. During the early 12th century, the coastal plain of Lebanon and the Lebanese Mountains fell into the hands of the: A. Romans B. Syrians C. Crusaders D. Turks
021. The Crusaders were driven out of Lebanon during the: A. late 13th century B. early 15th century C.11th century
022. From 1516 to 1918, Lebanon was part of the: A. Hashemite Kingdom B. Ottoman Empire C. Republic of Southern Syria
023. Syria's contemporary boundaries were created after WWI by the: A. Turks B. United Nations C. Jordanians D. French
024. The largest linguistic minority in Syria is the: A. Kurds B. Ismailites C. Alawites D. Druze
025. 47% of all Syrians are under the age of: A. 15 B. 25 C. 35 D. 45
026. This Syrian city claims to be the world's oldest continuously settled city: A. Beirut B. Damascus C. Aleppo D. Hama
027. In 63 BCE, Syria was incorporated into which empire: A. Byzantine B. Ottoman C. Roman
028. During the 4th century CE, Syria became part of the which empire: A. Byzantine B. Ottoman C. Roman
029. Muslim-Arab armies conquer Syria in: A. 412-419 B. 633-40 C. 745-752 D. 818-825
030. Syria was part of the Ottoman Empire from 1516 to the end of: A. World War I B. World War II C. The Balkan Wars
031. The Turks were thrown out of Syria in: A. 640 B. 1850 C. 1918 D. 1946
032. In 1922, this organization approved the French mandate over Syria: A. League of Nations B. United Nations C. European Union
033. Syria attained full independence in: A. 640 B. 1261 C. 1850 D. 1946
034. In 1991, Syria signed a cooperation pact with which of her neighbors?: A. Iraq B. Jordan C. Israel D. Lebanon
035. Syria was one of the Arab countries that joined the US force that expelled Iraq from Kuwait: A. True B. False
036. Syria is bordered by Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, the Mediterranean Sea and: A. Bulgaris B. Iran C. Russia D. Turkey
037. In Jordan, Syria and Lebanon, the liquorice flavored liqueur, the favorite of the Mediterranean area, is known as: A. Arak B. Ouzo C. Retsina D. Raki
038. The Lebanese think it is abominable to close out even the simplest of meals without: A. Cheese B. Wine C. Dancing D. Coffee cake
039. Moslems associate the apple with: A. Knowledge B. Obedience C. Delight D. Peace
040. Bedouin women say that tea made from apricot pits increases: A. Strength B. Knowledge C. Fertility D. Obedience
041. White cucumbers are found in Syria: A. True B. False
042. One of Mohammed's favorite fruits was the: A. Apple B. Kiwi C. Orange D. Date
043. Many Arabs and Bedouins believed that the pomegranate tree had power over: A. All B. Their enemies C. Evil spirits D. Themselves
044. Lemon gets its name from the Arabic word for: A. Yellow B. Sour fig C. Citrus fruit D. Sun
045. This vegetable was introduced to Europe in the 11th century by Arabs, who considered it the prince of vegetables: A. Spinach B. Eggplant C. Leek D. Cauliflower
046. Syrians use ground pine nuts and ___ to thicken sauces: A. Pistachios B. Lentils C. Leeks D. Almonds
047. Pasta is known in Arabic as: A. Konafa B. Lichee C. Rishta D. Macaroni
048. Phyllo dough is known in Arabic as: A. Baklava B. Brik C. Rishta D. Filo
049. As an antidote in case of stings and snake bites, the prophet Mohammed advocated the use of: A. Garlic B. Wine C. Honey D. Pomegranate juice
050. The prophet Mohammed enjoyed it both plain, in cakes and taken together with tea: A. Honey B. Almonds C. Olives D. Mint
051. When Moslems celebrate the new year, to symbolize the sweetness of life, they rub their lips with: A. Sugar B. Honey C. Dates D. Wine
052. Moslem rules of purity in food are based on those of the: A. Old Testament B. New Testament C. Koran
053. Pork can be found in Jordan, Syria and Lebanon: A. True B. False
054. This popular Mediterranean fish is known as Sultan Ibriham by Arabs: A. Cod B. Sole C. Swordfish D. Red mullet
055. A flavor produced when an oil is packed for too long, especially in tin containers: A. Bitter B. Cucumber C. Brine D. Greasy
056. The best apples for cooking are the pippin and: A. Red delicious B. Granny Smith C. Macintosh D. Starking
057. Technically, eggplant is considered a: A. Herb B. Fruit C. Vegetable D. Meat
058. In the Middle East, these seeds are ground into a paste called "tahini": A. Pumpkin B. Sesame C. Pomegranate D. Lentils
059. Some claim that this herb can protect one from the evil eye: A. Tarragon B. Coriander C. Basil D. Rosemary
060. This Mediterranean herb has such a strong distinctive flavor it overpowers the natural taste of other herbs if not used sparingly: A. Basil B. Rosemary C. Parsley D. Tarragon
061. The favorite meat of the region remains today, as it was 3000 years ago: A. Beef B. Lamb C. Chicken D. Duck
