Lebanon Trivia
From crushing hummus records to dodging the 'louche effect' with a glass of arak, see if you're the ultimate cedar-state scholar.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Established by the United Nations in 2000, what is the specific name of the demarcation line that marks the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon?
The Blue Line
What coastal district on Beirut's western tip is famous for the towering natural landmark known as the Pigeon Rocks?
Raouché
Which innovative technique using a blowpipe did the Phoenicians introduce around 50 B.C., transforming glass from a luxury item into a mass-produced material?
Glassblowing
Often served as a dip with pita bread, what is the literal Arabic translation for the word “hummus”?
Chickpeas
In the Lebanese dialect, the classical Arabic /q/ sound is famously replaced by what phonetic feature, which sounds like the break in the middle of 'uh-oh'?
Glottal stop