| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| What language family does Arabic belong to? | Semitic | 95%
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| How many letters are in the Arabic alphabet/abjad? | 28 | 88%
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| What European language is descended from Arabic? | Maltese | 84%
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| Which set of these English words came from Arabic? | magazine, amber, racquet, cotton, arsenal, candy | 67%
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| In how many recognized countries is Arabic the official language? | 24 | 63%
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| What is the oldest form of Arabic literature? | Poetry | 56%
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| Approximately how many people in the world speak Arabic? | 300 million | 48%
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| Approximately how old is Arabic? | 1500 years | 33%
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| Where does Arabic rank in terms of total number of speakers in the world? | 6th | 30%
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| When did the first known text in the Arabic alphabet/abjad appear? | 470 ACE | 26%
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