Bahrain Quiz Part 2: Ancient Dilmun, Pearl Diving, and Modern Marvels

How well do you know Bahrain? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Bahrain with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is the name of the causeway that connects Bahrain to Saudi Arabia?

  • (A) King Fahd Causeway
  • (B) Bahrain Bay Bridge
  • (C) Sheikh Isa bin Salman Causeway
  • (D) Qatar-Bahrain Causeway

• 2. The Bahrain World Trade Center is famous for being the first skyscraper to integrate what into its design?

  • (A) Solar panels
  • (B) Wind turbines
  • (C) A waterfall
  • (D) A rooftop garden

• 3. What is a "souq"?

  • (A) A modern shopping mall
  • (B) A traditional open-air market
  • (C) A type of boat
  • (D) A royal palace

• 4. What is the name of the ancient civilization that existed in Bahrain?

  • (A) Dilmun
  • (B) Sumerian
  • (C) Akkadian
  • (D) Babylonian

• 5. What is a common feature of traditional Bahraini architecture?

  • (A) Glass facades
  • (B) Wind towers
  • (C) Thatched roofs
  • (D) Wooden logs

• 6. What is the name of the tree that grows in the desert with very little water, a popular tourist attraction?

  • (A) The Miracle Tree
  • (B) The Tree of Life
  • (C) The Lone Cypress
  • (D) The Dragon's Blood Tree

• 7. What is a "thobe"?

  • (A) A woman's headscarf
  • (B) A traditional long white robe worn by men
  • (C) A type of sandal
  • (D) A ceremonial dagger

• 8. What is a common characteristic of the communication style in Bahrain?

  • (A) Very direct and confrontational
  • (B) Indirect and polite
  • (C) Loud and boisterous
  • (D) Using minimal gestures

• 9. What is the most popular sport in Bahrain?

  • (A) Cricket
  • (B) Horse racing
  • (C) Football (Soccer)
  • (D) Falconry

• 10. What is a "majlis"?

  • (A) A traditional place where guests are received and entertained
  • (B) A type of school
  • (C) A religious ceremony
  • (D) A marketplace