Lebanon civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Lebanon with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The parliamentary republic, the 1926 constitution and the Parliament in Beirut.
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What is the capital of Lebanon?
Beirut
Beirut, on the Mediterranean coast, is Lebanon's capital and largest city.
What form of government does Lebanon have?
A parliamentary republic
Lebanon is a parliamentary republic. Parliament elects the President, who is the head of state.
How many seats are there in the Lebanese Parliament?
128
Lebanon's unicameral Parliament has had 128 seats since 1992.
In which year was Lebanon’s constitution adopted?
1926
The Lebanese constitution was adopted on 23 May 1926 and has been amended several times since.
What is the official language of Lebanon under its constitution?
Arabic
The constitution makes Arabic the official national language, while the use of French is regulated by law.
History 5 questions
The Phoenicians, Byblos, the French Mandate and independence in 1943.
On what date did Lebanon gain independence?
22 November 1943
Lebanon celebrates Independence Day on 22 November, marking the end of the French Mandate in 1943.
Which European country governed Lebanon under a mandate after the First World War?
France
Lebanon was placed under a French Mandate after the First World War, until independence in 1943.
In which year was the State of Greater Lebanon proclaimed?
1920
The State of Greater Lebanon was proclaimed on 1 September 1920, establishing the country's modern borders.
Which ancient seafaring people built cities such as Tyre and Sidon?
The Phoenicians
The Phoenicians were seafaring traders whose cities, including Tyre, Sidon and Byblos, lay on the coast of modern Lebanon.
Which coastal city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world?
Byblos
Byblos has been inhabited for thousands of years and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site linked to the history of the alphabet.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The cedar flag, the Lebanese pound, the Beqaa Valley, Baalbek and Kahlil Gibran.
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What tree is shown on the flag of Lebanon?
A cedar
The flag has a green cedar tree on a white band between two red stripes. The cedar is Lebanon's national emblem.
What is the currency of Lebanon?
The Lebanese pound
The Lebanese pound, also called the lira, is the national currency.
Which fertile valley lies between Lebanon’s two mountain ranges?
The Beqaa Valley
The Beqaa Valley lies between the Mount Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon ranges and is the country's main farming region.
Which site in Lebanon is famous for its monumental Roman temples?
Baalbek
Baalbek, in the Beqaa Valley, has some of the largest Roman temples ever built and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which Lebanese-born writer wrote The Prophet?
Kahlil Gibran
Kahlil Gibran, born in Bsharri in 1883, wrote The Prophet, published in 1923.
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