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Top 20 most intriguing Syria trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Syria is a country located in the Middle East and is one of the most important nations in the region. It is bordered by Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Israel and is home to a diverse population of 22 million people. Syria has a long history, having been part of the famous Fertile Crescent region of the Middle East. It was an important center of culture, trade, and religion throughout the ages, and is known for its many ancient monuments, such as the city of Damascus and the Citadel of Aleppo. Syria has been in an ongoing civil war since 2011, and has been a major humanitarian crisis. This trivia template is designed to provide an insight into Syria's fascinating history, culture, and politics.


1) What is the capital of Syria?

  • Marseille
  • Beirut
  • Damascus
  • Aleppo

2) What is the official language of Syria?

  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

3) What is the currency of Syria?

  • Dollar
  • Euro
  • Peso
  • Syrian Pound

4) What mountain range divides Syria from Iraq?

  • Alps
  • Rocky Mountains
  • Himalayas
  • Zagros

5) What body of water borders Syria to the west?

  • Red Sea
  • Gulf of Oman
  • Persian Gulf
  • Mediterranean Sea

6) What is the predominant religion in Syria?

  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Judaism
  • Hinduism

7) What is the largest city in Syria?

  • Aleppo
  • Homs
  • Damascus
  • Tartous

8) In what year did the Syrian civil war start?

  • 2007
  • 2010
  • 2011
  • 2014

9) What is the highest point in Syria?

  • Mount Hermon
  • Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Mount Everest
  • Mount Meru

10) What is the largest river in Syria?

  • Euphrates
  • Nile
  • Tigris
  • Jordan

11) What ethnic background makes up the majority of Syria's population?

  • Turkish
  • Kurdish
  • Israeli
  • Arab

12) What is the official name of Syria?

  • Republic of Syria
  • Syrian Republic
  • Syrian Arab Republic
  • Republic of the Syrian Arab People

13) What is the oldest continually inhabited city in Syria?

  • Aleppo
  • Damascus
  • Homs
  • Palmyra

14) What river makes up a portion of Syria's eastern border?

  • Euphrates
  • Tigris
  • Orontes
  • Jordan

15) What Sea is Syria's northeastern border?

  • Red Sea
  • Sea of Galilee
  • Persian Gulf
  • Mediterranean Sea

16) What is Syria's main agricultural product?

  • Wheat
  • Olives
  • Cotton
  • Bananas

17) What is the oldest standing temple in the world?

  • Prambanan
  • Abu Simbel
  • Temple of Jupiter
  • Temple of Baalbek

18) Who has been the President of Syria since 2000?

  • Bashar al-Assad
  • Hafez al-Assad
  • Mahmoud al-Assad
  • Ali al-Assad

19) What is the name of the beach resort city located on Syria's eastern Mediterranean coast?

  • Hama
  • Tartous
  • Latakia
  • Jableh

20) What is the coldest month in Syria on average?

  • May
  • June
  • January
  • December

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