Palestine/Modern Day Egypt/Middle East Flashcards
What is the name of the national flower of Palestine?
Iris haynei
When was the ban on the Palestinian flag lifted?
1993, Oslo Peace Accords
The world renowned Palestinian poet, Mahmoud Darwish, was born in what city?
Al-Birwa
What four colors are represented on the flag of Palestine?
White, black, green, red
What is the more formal name for the country of Jordan?
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Jordan is famous for the city of Petra. What is Petra’s other name?
The Rose City
The Dead Sea is on the border of Jordan and Israel. Why is it called the Dead Sea?
It is full of salt
What is the capital city of Jordan?
Amman
Which of the seven wonders of the ancient world was built as a tomb for the pharaohs in Giza?
Pyramids
What is the name of the 1957 crisis when Isreal invaded Egypt?
Suez Crisis
Which way do you read and write Arabic?
Right to left
What typical convention of language is missing in the writing of Arabic?
Capital letters
Name two other languages that are closely related to Arabic.
Pashton, Urdu
What is the biggest business in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, selling around 100 of these items daily?
Camel
This Arabic speaking country features a flag of green, white, and red with a black triangle inspired by the poet Safi ad-Din al-Hill.
Kuwait
