World Quiz: 20 MCQ Quiz About Bahrain
World Quiz: 20 MCQ Quiz About Bahrain
1. What is the capital city of Bahrain?
- A) Doha
- B) Riyadh
- C) Manama
- D) Abu Dhabi
- **Answer: C) Manama**
2. What is the official language of Bahrain?
- A) English
- B) Arabic
- C) Farsi
- D) Urdu
- **Answer: B) Arabic**
3. When did Bahrain gain its independence from the United Kingdom?
- A) 1965
- B) 1971
- C) 1980
- D) 1995
- **Answer: B) 1971**
4. What is the currency used in Bahrain?
- A) Saudi Riyal
- B) Emirati Dirham
- C) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
- D) Omani Rial
- **Answer: C) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)**
5. Which religion is the majority in Bahrain?
- A) Christianity
- B) Hinduism
- C) Buddhism
- D) Islam (Shia)
- **Answer: D) Islam (Shia)**
6. Who is the king of Bahrain as of 2024?
- A) Mohammed VI of Morocco
- B) Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
- C) Abdullah II of Jordan
- D) Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
- **Answer: D) Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa**
7. Which famous Formula One race is hosted in Bahrain?
- A) Monaco Grand Prix
- B) Bahrain Grand Prix
- C) Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- D) Singapore Grand Prix
- **Answer: B) Bahrain Grand Prix**
8. What is the name of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bahrain recognized for its historical significance in the pearling industry?
- A) Bahrain Fort
- B) Qal'at al-Bahrain
- C) Bahrain Pearling Trail
- D) Al Areen Wildlife Park
- **Answer: C) Bahrain Pearling Trail**
9. Before the discovery of oil, what was Bahrain renowned for?
- A) Fishing
- B) Pearl diving and trading
- C) Agriculture
- D) Textile manufacturing
- **Answer: B) Pearl diving and trading**
10. Which causeway connects Bahrain to Saudi Arabia?
- A) Suez Canal
- B) Strait of Hormuz
- C) King Fahd Causeway
- D) Bab-el-Mandeb
- **Answer: C) King Fahd Causeway**
11. Which ancient name was associated with Bahrain?
- A) Sumer
- B) Dilmun
- C) Elam
- D) Akkad
- **Answer: B) Dilmun**
12. What is the traditional sport in Bahrain that reflects its deep cultural heritage?
- A) Camel racing
- B) Falconry
- C) Horse riding
- D) Archery
- **Answer: B) Falconry**
13. Which skyscraper in Manama features wind turbines integrated into its design?
- A) Burj Khalifa
- B) Kingdom Centre
- C) Bahrain World Trade Center
- D) Jumeirah Emirates Towers
- **Answer: C) Bahrain World Trade Center**
14. When does Bahrain celebrate its National Day?
- A) January 1
- B) February 14
- C) December 16
- D) November 18
- **Answer: C) December 16**
15. Which sector significantly contributes to Bahrain's economy apart from oil and gas?
- A) Agriculture
- B) Banking and finance
- C) Manufacturing
- D) Textiles
- **Answer: B) Banking and finance**
16. What historical site in Bahrain, also known as Bahrain Fort, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- A) Qal'at al-Bahrain
- B) Bahrain Pearling Trail
- C) Al Areen Wildlife Park
- D) Bahrain National Museum
- **Answer: A) Qal'at al-Bahrain**
17. What is the name of the natural reserve in Bahrain that is home to a variety of flora and fauna?
- A) Al Areen Wildlife Park
- B) Hawar Islands
- C) Tubli Bay
- D) Tree of Life
- **Answer: A) Al Areen Wildlife Park**
18. Which cultural festival in Bahrain celebrates local and international talent in art and literature?
- A) Spring of Culture
- B) Bahrain International Music Festival
- C) Bahrain Grand Prix Festival
- D) Manama Arts Festival
- **Answer: A) Spring of Culture**
19. What is the traditional sweet dessert in Bahrain made from ingredients like rosewater, saffron, and nuts?
- A) Baklava
- B) Basbousa
- C) Halwa
- D) Kunafa
- **Answer: C) Halwa**
20. What strait separates Bahrain from the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia?
- A) Strait of Hormuz
- B) Bab-el-Mandeb
- C) Strait of Gibraltar
- D) Strait of Hormur
- **Answer: A) Strait of Hormuz**
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