Explore the Arabic Language and Culture

How many people worldwide speak Arabic as either a first or second language?

• Approximately 100 million

• Approximately 200 million

• Approximately 300 million

• Approximately 400 million

Which language family does Arabic belong to?

• Indo-European

• Afro-Asiatic

• Dravidian

• Sino-Tibetan

What is the official language of Egypt?

• English

• French

• Arabic

• Persian

Which Arabic dialect is commonly understood across the Arab world?

• Moroccan Arabic

• Egyptian Arabic

• Gulf Arabic

• Modern Standard Arabic

How many letters are there in the Arabic alphabet?

• 22

• 26

• 28

• 32

What is the direction of writing in the Arabic language?

• Left-to-right

• Right-to-left

• Top-to-bottom

• Bottom-to-top

What is the term for the Arabic script used in decorative writing and calligraphy?

• Naskh

• Thuluth

• Diwani

• Ruq’ah

Which Arabic term is used for the Islamic call to prayer?

• Bismillah

• Insha’Allah

• Adhan

• Masha’Allah

What is the term for the Arabic script used for writing the Quran?

• Naskh

• Thuluth

• Kufic

• Diwani

Which of the following countries has Arabic as its official language?

• Iran

• Turkey

• Saudi Arabia

• Pakistan