Arabic pop quiz Flashcards
What is the primary script used for writing Arabic?
Arabic script
True or False: Arabic is written from left to right.
False
Which language family does Arabic belong to?
Semitic language family
Fill in the blank: The Arabic language has ____ dialects that vary by region.
many
What is the name of the Arabic alphabet’s first letter?
Alif
Multiple Choice: What is the official language of 26 countries? A) French B) Spanish C) Arabic D) Chinese
C) Arabic
What is the term for the standard form of Arabic used in writing and formal speech?
Modern Standard Arabic
True or False: Arabic has no vowels.
False
What is the Arabic term for ‘language’?
Lugha
Fill in the blank: The Arabic numeral system is widely used for ____.
mathematics
Which historical figure is known for translating Greek texts into Arabic?
Al-Kindi
Multiple Choice: The Arabic language is primarily spoken in which region? A) Asia B) Africa C) Both A and B D) Europe
C) Both A and B
What is the name of the Arabic dialect spoken in Egypt?
Egyptian Arabic
True or False: The Arabic language has influenced many other languages, including Spanish and English.
True
What is the Arabic word for ‘book’?
Kitab
Fill in the blank: The Quran is written in ____ Arabic.
Classical
What is the term for the study of Arabic grammar?
Nahw
Multiple Choice: Which letter does not exist in the Arabic alphabet? A) B B) P C) T D) D
B) P
What is the Arabic term for ‘peace’?
Salam
True or False: There are no differences between written and spoken Arabic.
False
What is the name of the Arabic dialect spoken in the Gulf region?
Gulf Arabic
Fill in the blank: Arabic is the ____ most spoken language in the world.
fifth
What does the Arabic word ‘Sahih’ mean in English?
Authentic
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major Arabic-speaking country? A) Japan B) Brazil C) Saudi Arabia D) Canada
C) Saudi Arabia
What is the Arabic word for ‘friend’?
Sadiq
True or False: The Arabic language has a rich tradition of poetry and literature.
True
