The First World War ended in 1918.
T
Guess: I am the largest mammal in the world.
Blue Whale
True/False: Iceland is known as the "Land of Fire and Ice."
T
Which tense is used for a permanent truth?
Simple Present
Present Continuous
Who was the first person to step on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Yuri Gagarin
Buzz Aldrin
Name two inventions from the Industrial Revolution.
steam engine, spinning jenny, Telegraph, Cotton Gin, Bessemer Process
If I ___ you, I would study harder.
am
went
was
were
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
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the USA.
T
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
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.
I am the highest mountain in the world above sea level. What is my name?
(Mount Everest)
What fruit is a major symbol of the Palestinian land and resilience?
Watermelon, Olive, Jaffa Orange, Prickly Pear Cactus
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
This city is famous for its canals, gondolas, and lack of cars.
Venice
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Brazil
Argentina
Turkey
Germany
What does the idiom "The ball is in your court" mean?
It’s your turn to make a decision/take action.
Give the Past Participle of: Eat, Drink, and Fly.
Eaten, Drunk, Flown
Guess: I am the capital of France.
Paris
What is the name of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, located in Palestine?
Jericho
Define the travel term "Layover" versus "Stopover."
Layover is <24hrs; Stopover is >24hrs
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).
How many players are on a standard volleyball team on the court?
6
5
7
11
Name three ancient civilizations
Romans, Ancient Egypt, Mayan
Guess: I was a famous Queen of Egypt known for my beauty and alliance with Rome
Cleopatra
True/False: In Basketball, a "Slam Dunk" is worth 3 points.
F - 2 points
Name the five colors of the Olympic rings.
Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red
The Dome of the Rock is located in ...........
NYC
Jerusalem
Konya
Jordan
Choose: Which city is located on two continents?
Cairo
Rome
Istanbul
Which of these is a "landlocked" country?
Portugal
Bolivia
Brazil
Thailand
The Great Barrier Reef is visible from space.
T
He is as brave as a ___.
Mouse
rte
Lion
owl
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
C) Happiness
A) Curiosity
What is the traditional Palestinian embroidery art called?
Tatreez
Use the word "Ubiquitous" in a sentence. (+40 points)
True/False: A marathon is exactly 42.195 kilometers.
T
Name three synonyms for the word "Happy."
Joyful, cheerful, and content
Explain the historical significance of the Silk Road in one sentence.
Name three Olympic sports that involve water.
swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, marathon swimming, canoeing (sprint and slalom), rowing, sailing, surfing, and triathlon
Which of these is a synonym for "Fastidious"?
Detailed/Careful
Messy
Quick