Arabic Language & Culture Trivia
From qahwa and dabke to maqam and Marhaban, prove your Arabic-world knowledge goes beyond saying “shukran.”
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
In Arabic, what common greeting means “hello” or “welcome” and is pronounced approximately “mar-ha-ban”?
Marhaban
What standardized form of Arabic is used in news broadcasts, official documents, and academic writing?
Modern Standard Arabic
What famous queen was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom?
Cleopatra VII
What is the capital city of Syria?
Damascus
What Arabic term refers to a serialized television drama, including the programs that become especially popular during Ramadan?
Musalsal