Tunisia Quiz Part 2: Carthage, Couscous, and Coastal Charms

How well do you know Tunisia? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Tunisia 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 traditional Tunisian dish made of semolina, vegetables, and meat or fish?

  • (A) Tagine
  • (B) Couscous
  • (C) Brik
  • (D) Shakshuka

• 2. The ancient city of Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located near which modern Tunisian city?

  • (A) Sousse
  • (B) Tunis
  • (C) Sfax
  • (D) Djerba

• 3. What is a "souk" in the context of a Tunisian city?

  • (A) A public park
  • (B) A traditional open-air market
  • (C) A mosque
  • (D) A palace

• 4. What is "Harissa"?

  • (A) A sweet pastry
  • (B) A type of bread
  • (C) A spicy chili paste
  • (D) A mint tea

• 5. Which sea borders Tunisia to the north and east?

  • (A) Red Sea
  • (B) Black Sea
  • (C) Mediterranean Sea
  • (D) Adriatic Sea

• 6. What is a common feature of traditional Tunisian architecture?

  • (A) Wooden cabins
  • (B) Glass skyscrapers
  • (C) Thatched roofs
  • (D) Whitewashed walls and blue-painted doors/windows

• 7. What is the official language of Tunisia?

  • (A) French
  • (B) Berber
  • (C) Arabic
  • (D) Italian

• 8. The island of Djerba is home to one of the world's oldest synagogues. What is it called?

  • (A) El Ghriba synagogue
  • (B) Dura-Europos synagogue
  • (C) Touro Synagogue
  • (D) Paradesi Synagogue

• 9. What is a key aspect of social etiquette when offered a glass of mint tea in Tunisia?

  • (A) It is polite to refuse
  • (B) It is a sign of hospitality and should be accepted
  • (C) You should drink it very quickly
  • (D) You should ask for coffee instead

• 10. Which desert covers a large part of southern Tunisia?

  • (A) Gobi Desert
  • (B) Atacama Desert
  • (C) Sahara Desert
  • (D) Kalahari Desert