History of Lebanon Quiz - Statistics

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Question Answer % Correct
What European country had a "mandate" to run Lebanon between 1923−1946? France
90%
What country invaded Lebanon in 1978, 1982, 1993, 1996 and 2006? Israel
88%
What Lebanon-based ancient civilization founded colonies throughout the Mediterranean? Phoenicia
88%
What was the former nickname of Beirut? {Paris} of the Middle East
86%
What country had once occupied up to 80% of Lebanon between 1976–2005? Syria
84%
What political party, with a military wing, was founded as a result of the above in 1982? Hezbollah
80%
What major city of that civilization did Alexander the Great conquerand change from an island into a peninsula? Tyre
76%
What other local religious community, starting with D, founded the modern-day Lebanon together with the above? Druze
73%
What war, in 1975–1990, was mainly fought between Christian and Muslim militias? Lebanese Civil War
73%
What Lebanese-born lawyer has had several high-profile clients and is married to George Clooney? {Amal} Clooney
71%
What color was famously produced from sea snails in that civilization? Purple
69%
What mythological princess of that civilization was born in that city – and gave name to a continent? Europa
67%
For what Christian ethnoreligious group did the Ottomans create the Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate as a homeland? The Maronites
59%
What "colorful" line separated those groups in that war in Beirut? Green Line
57%
What writing system did the people of that civilization create? Alphabet
55%
What ancient city has continuously been inhabited since 5000 BC, and also been theplace where the above was developed? Byblos
47%
What chemical compound, in 2,750 tonnes, ignited the 2020 Beirut explosion? {Ammonium} nitrate
43%
What Christian group, who took part in religious wars, established the County of Tripoli? Crusaders
41%
What Lebanese singer, whose name starts with N, is dubbed the "Queen of Arab Pop"? {Nancy} Ajram
39%
What economic phenomenon has caused Lebanon's financial crisis since 2019? {Liquid}ity shortages
16%
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