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Translation: In many Turkish and Palestinian poems, we see the word "Hasret" (Turkish) or "Haneen" (Arabic). If you were translating these into high-level English, which word best fits the feeling of "painful longing for a home or person"?
 
B) Nostalgia/Yearning
 
A) Curiosity
 
C) Happiness
This world-famous Turkish poet, known for his "Romantic Communist" style and poems like On Living, spent years in exile. He often wrote about global struggles for freedom. Who is he?
Nâzım Hikmet.
Historical Chronology (The 400-Year Rule): Palestine was part of the Ottoman Empire for just over four centuries. In what year did this era begin (following the Battle of Marj Dabiq), and when did it officially end for the region?
It began in 1516 (under Sultan Selim I) and ended in 1917 (during WWI when the British took control).
Name the five colors of the Olympic rings.
Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red
He is as brave as a ___.
 
Lion
 
Mouse
 
rte
 
owl
Name at least 7 countries in the Middle East. (total points 50)
Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen
Which of these is a synonym for "Fastidious"?
 
Detailed/Careful
 
Quick
 
Messy
Use the word "Ubiquitous" in a sentence. (+40 points)
True/False: The Renaissance started in the 19th century.
F - 14th/15th century
Guess: I am the largest mammal in the world.
Blue Whale
Name three irregular plural nouns
Children, mice, and teeth.
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
 
Mars
 
Venus
 
Jupiter
What fruit is a major symbol of the Palestinian land and resilience?
Watermelon, Olive, Jaffa Orange, Prickly Pear Cactus
Name three synonyms for the word "Happy."
Joyful, cheerful, and content
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the USA.
T
Guess: I am the capital of France.
Paris
How many players are on a standard volleyball team on the court?
 
6
 
11
 
5
 
7
What does the idiom "The ball is in your court" mean?
It’s your turn to make a decision/take action.
Name three Olympic sports that involve water.
swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, marathon swimming, canoeing (sprint and slalom), rowing, sailing, surfing, and triathlon
True/False: In Basketball, a "Slam Dunk" is worth 3 points.
F - 2 points
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
 
Brazil
 
Turkey
 
Germany
 
Argentina
Name three sports played with a racket.
Tennis, badminton, squash, table tennis, pickleball, padel, racquetball, real tennis, platform tennis, beach tennis, soft tennis, speed-ball, crossminton
True/False: A marathon is exactly 42.195 kilometers.
T
If I ___ you, I would study harder.
 
were
 
was
 
went
 
am
Give the Past Participle of: Eat, Drink, and Fly.
Eaten, Drunk, Flown
Which tense is used for a permanent truth?
 
Simple Present
 
Present Continuous
True/False: "I have went to the store" is grammatically correct.
(F - I have gone)
Name two inventions from the Industrial Revolution.
steam engine, spinning jenny, Telegraph, Cotton Gin, Bessemer Process
Explain the historical significance of the Silk Road in one sentence.
What is the traditional Palestinian embroidery art called?
Tatreez
Guess: I was a famous Queen of Egypt known for my beauty and alliance with Rome
Cleopatra
The Dome of the Rock is located in ...........
 
Jerusalem
 
Konya
 
Jordan
 
NYC
Who was the first person to step on the moon?
 
Neil Armstrong
 
Buzz Aldrin
 
Yuri Gagarin
What is the name of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, located in Palestine?
Jericho
Name three ancient civilizations
Romans, Ancient Egypt, Mayan
The First World War ended in 1918.
T
This city is famous for its canals, gondolas, and lack of cars.
Venice
Which of these is a "landlocked" country?
 
Bolivia
 
Thailand
 
Portugal
 
Brazil
The Great Barrier Reef is visible from space.
T
Define the travel term "Layover" versus "Stopover."
Layover is <24hrs; Stopover is >24hrs
Name five countries that start with the letter "I."
Iceland. India. Indonesia. Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iraq. Ireland. Italy.
I am the highest mountain in the world above sea level. What is my name?
(Mount Everest)
Choose: Which city is located on two continents?
 
Istanbul
 
Rome
 
Cairo
True/False: Iceland is known as the "Land of Fire and Ice."
T