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Arabic Language Quiz

by Calhoun DuffyPublished: August 19, 2025

Delve into the rich tapestry of the Arabic language, a cornerstone of cultural and historical significance in the Middle East and beyond. This quiz will take you through the intricacies of Arabic grammar, vocabulary, and historical context, offering a rewarding challenge for both beginners and seasoned linguists. Sharpen your skills and enjoy the journey through this beautiful and complex language!
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Arabic Language Quiz
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1. What is the root system in Arabic grammar known as?
Hint: It involves three-letter roots.

Arabic Language Quiz Questions Overview

1. What is the root system in Arabic grammar known as?

Morphology
Syntax
Semantics
Triliteral root

2. Which dialect of Arabic is considered the most widely understood due to media exposure?

Egyptian Arabic
Levantine Arabic
Gulf Arabic
Maghrebi Arabic

3. What is the Arabic word for ‘book’?

Kitab
Maktab
Qalam
Safha

4. How many letters are there in the Arabic alphabet?

26
28
30
32

5. Which famous Arabic literary work is known as ‘One Thousand and One Nights’?

The Rubaiyat
The Muqaddimah
One Thousand and One Nights
The Qur’an

6. What is the Arabic term for ‘peace’?

Shukran
Salam
Marhaba
Habibi

7. Which Arabic word is used to refer to God in Islam?

Allah
Rab
Ilah
Nabi

8. What is the Arabic numeral for the number 5?

٣
٤
٥
٦

9. Which Arabic letter is pronounced as a glottal stop?

Alif
Ba
Ta
Tha

10. What is the Arabic word for ‘teacher’?

Mudarris
Talib
Maktab
Kitab

11. Which Arabic-speaking country has the largest population?

Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Egypt
Morocco

12. What is the Arabic word for ‘love’?

Hubb
Salam
Nour
Qalb

13. Which Arabic letter is equivalent to the English ‘B’?

Ba
Ta
Tha
Jeem

14. What is the Arabic word for ‘family’?

Usra
Bait
Watan
Sadiq

15. Which Arabic word is used to express gratitude?

Afwan
Shukran
Marhaba
Yalla

16. Which Arabic letter corresponds to the English ‘D’?

Dal
Ra
Zay
Kaf

17. What is the Arabic word for ‘water‘?

Maa
Hawa
Naar
Ard

18. Which Arabic word means ‘friend’?

Sadiq
Habibi
Akhi
Ustadh

19. What is the Arabic word for ‘school’?

Madrasa
Maktab
Jami’a
Dar
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