Palestine Quiz Part 2: Ancient History, Rich Culture, and Enduring Spirit

How well do you know Palestine? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Palestine 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 ancient city in the West Bank, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its old city and patriarchs' tombs?

  • (A) Hebron
  • (B) Nablus
  • (C) Jenin
  • (D) Ramallah

• 2. Which of these is a famous Palestinian dessert, a sweet pastry made with cheese?

  • (A) Knafeh
  • (B) Baklava
  • (C) Halva
  • (D) Basbousa

• 3. What is the name of the Palestinian legislative body?

  • (A) Palestinian Legislative Council
  • (B) Knesset
  • (C) Parliament of Palestine
  • (D) National Assembly

• 4. Which of these is a popular Palestinian holiday?

  • (A) Eid al-Fitr
  • (B) Christmas
  • (C) Easter
  • (D) All of the above

• 5. What is the currency of Palestine?

  • (A) Palestinian pound
  • (B) Israeli shekel
  • (C) Jordanian dinar
  • (D) Both B and C are widely used

• 6. Which of these is a famous Palestinian poet?

  • (A) Mahmoud Darwish
  • (B) Nizar Qabbani
  • (C) Adonis
  • (D) Gibran Khalil Gibran

• 7. What is the name of the traditional Palestinian embroidery?

  • (A) Tatreez
  • (B) Zari
  • (C) Kantha
  • (D) Phulkari

• 8. Which of these is a popular Palestinian musical instrument?

  • (A) Oud
  • (B) Sitar
  • (C) Tabla
  • (D) Balafon

• 9. What is the name of the ancient city in the West Bank famous for its olive wood carvings?

  • (A) Bethlehem
  • (B) Nazareth
  • (C) Jerusalem
  • (D) Jericho

• 10. Which of these is a major river in Palestine?

  • (A) Jordan River
  • (B) Nile River
  • (C) Tigris River
  • (D) Euphrates River