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Top 20 most intriguing Beirut trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Beirut is the largest city in Lebanon and its capital. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, and is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a long and fascinating history. Beirut has a long and complex cultural heritage and is a melting pot of cultures and religions. It has a vibrant music and nightlife scene and is home to many excellent restaurants and a thriving cultural and arts scene. The city's history is marked by wars, invasions and occupations, but it has always bounced back, and it remains a vibrant and exciting place to explore. Whether you're looking for culture, history or nightlife, Beirut has something for everyone.


1) What is the capital of Lebanon?

  • Damascus
  • Cairo
  • Beirut
  • Amman

2) What mountain range does Beirut look out onto?

  • Atlas Mountains
  • Anti-Lebanon Mountains
  • Alps
  • Zagros Mountains

3) What is the religious composition of Beirut?

  • Mainly Sunni
  • Mainly Shia
  • Mainly Maronite Christian
  • Mainly Druze

4) Who founded Beirut?

  • Alexander the Great
  • Umar ibn al-Khattaab
  • Sidon
  • Phoenicians

5) What is the currency of Beirut?

  • US Dollar
  • Euro
  • Lebanese Pound
  • None of the above

6) What is the official language of Beirut?

  • Arabic
  • Hebrew
  • French
  • English

7) What river does Beirut sit on?

  • Tigris
  • Jordan
  • Orontes
  • Euphrates

8) What is the elevation of Beirut?

  • 600 meters
  • 115 meters
  • 500 meters
  • 200 meters

9) What is the largest industry in Beirut?

  • Tourism
  • Manufacturing
  • Banking
  • Agriculture

10) How many districts does Beirut have?

  • 10
  • 7
  • 5
  • 12

11) What is the climate of Beirut?

  • Humid Subtropical
  • Mediterranean
  • Semi-arid
  • Temperate

12) What is the main university in Beirut?

  • Beirut University
  • Lebanese American University
  • American University of Beirut
  • Lebanese University

13) What is the total population of Beirut?

  • 5.5 million
  • 1.5 million
  • 2.5 million
  • 4.5 million

14) In what year did Beirut's golden age end?

  • 1975
  • 1960
  • 1990
  • 2000

15) What is the predominant architectural style in Beirut?

  • Baroque
  • Renaissance
  • Ottoman
  • Modern

16) Who rules Beirut?

  • Syria
  • Turkey
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon

17) How many Lebanese Prime Ministers has Beirut had?

  • 11
  • 14
  • 7
  • 4

18) Beirut is known as the City of...

  • Faith
  • Beauty
  • Art
  • Happiness

19) What mountain used to serve as the natural border between Beirut and Damascus?

  • Sannine
  • Zagros Mountains
  • Anti-Lebanon Mountains
  • Zug Mountain

20) What major event happened in Beirut in 2005?

  • Cedar Revolution
  • Lebanese War
  • Syrian Occupation
  • Arab Spring

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