Quiz on the Arabic Language

What is the estimated number of Arabic speakers worldwide?

• 200 million

• 350 million

• 467 million

• 1 billion

In how many countries is Arabic recognized as an official language?

• 40

• 27

• 15

• 32

What is the significance of Arabic for Muslims?

• It is a language of poetry.

• It is the language of the Quran.

• It is a language of trade.

• It is a language of science.

Which of the following languages has been influenced by Arabic?

• Russian

• Japanese

• Turkish

• Chinese

What is the writing direction of the Arabic language?

• Bottom to top

• Top to bottom

• Right to left

• Left to right

Which of the following is a term used to refer to Arabic?

• Language of the trade

• Language of the Quran

• Language of the stars

• Language of the poets

What is the ISO 639-1 code for the Arabic language?

• arabc

• ara

• arab

• ar

What is the primary reason for the spread of Arabic during the Islamic conquests?

• Economic trade

• Religious conversion

• Military dominance

• Cultural exchange