Oman Trivia Questions
What is the capital city of Oman?
(a) Muscat
(b) Salalah
(c) Nizwa
(d) Sohar
Oman is strategically located at the entrance to which important waterway, making it a significant player in global trade and geopolitics?
(a) Suez Canal
(b) Panama Canal
(c) Strait of Gibraltar
(d) Strait of Hormuz
Which body of water borders Oman to the north?
(a) Red Sea
(b) Arabian Sea
(c) Mediterranean Sea
(d) Persian Gulf
What is the name of the highest mountain in Oman?
(a) Mount Sinai
(b) Mount Kilimanjaro
(c) Jebel Shams
(d) Mount Everest
In addition to Islam, which other religion is practiced by a minority of the population in Oman?
(a) Buddhism
(b) Hinduism
(c) Christianity
(d) Judaism
Oman shares its southeastern border with which desert?
(a) Sahara Desert
(b) Kalahari Desert
(c) Atacama Desert
(d) Rub’ al Khali
What is the official title of Oman’s head of state and government?
(a) President
(b) King
(c) Sultan
(d) Prime Minister
Who is the famous Omani footballer is considered one of the most successful Omani athletes?
(a) Sultan Qaboos
(b) Ahmed Al-Mukhaini
(c) Ali Al-Habsi
(d) Abdullah bin Nasser
Which instrument is commonly associated with Omani music?
(a) Bagpipes
(b) Oud
(c) Sitar
(d) Guitar
Which prominent Omani leader is widely credited with modernizing and developing Oman?
(a) Sultan Qaboos
(b) Sultan Sa’id bin Taimur
(c) Sultan Taimur bin Feisal
(d) Sultan Haitham bin Tariq
Who is the author of “The Chameleon’s Tale”?
(a) Ali Al-Mukhaini
(b) Salim Al-Maashani
(c) Amal Al-Malki
(d) Sultan Qaboos
Which ancient city served as a vital trading port for the Omanis and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
(a) Muscat
(b) Sur
(c) Nizwa
(d) Salalah
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What is the traditional clothing worn by Omani men?
(a) Thobe
(b) Abaya
(c) Dishdasha
(d) Kimono
What is the traditional name for the Omani hospitality and frankincense offering ceremony?
(a) Majlis
(b) Iftar
(c) Souq
(d) Dhofar
Which natural attraction in Oman is often referred to as the “Oman Grand Canyon”?
(a) Wadi Shab
(b) Jebel Shams
(c) Wahiba Sands
(d) Bimmah Sinkhole
What is this system called, where the Omani royal family gathers to choose the next Sultan?
(a) Democracy
(b) Absolute Monarchy
(c) Al-Niyaba
(d) Majlis al-Dawla
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Which historic district in Muscat is famous for its well-preserved forts, palaces, and museums?
(a) Qurum
(b) Al Khuwair
(c) Al Jalali
(d) Mutrah
Which Omani city is renowned for its traditional dhow-building industry and its historic connections to maritime trade in the Indian Ocean?
(a) Muscat
(b) Salalah
(c) Nizwa
(d) Sur
What is the traditional Omani festival that features camel races, cultural displays, and music, often held in the desert regions?
(a) Dhofar Camel Festival
(b) Al Shatti Camel Festival
(c) Salalah Khareef Festival
(d) Muscat Festival
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Which city developed as Oman’s flagship economic and industrial hub, with a focus on sectors like manufacturing and logistics?
(a) Salalah
(b) Muscat
(c) Sohar
(d) Nizwa
What is the most popular sport in Oman, with a strong following and a national league?
(a) Tennis
(b) Football
(c) Table Tennis
(d) Volleyball
What is the traditional name for Oman’s intricately carved wooden ornate doors?
(a) Dhows
(b) Minarets
(c) Latticed Screens
(d) Mashrabiyas
What is the predominant religion in Oman, followed by the majority of the population?
(a) Christianity
(b) Buddhism
(c) Hinduism
(d) Islam
What is the name of unique and endangered species, often spotted in the waters near Oman?
(a) Dolphins
(b) Whales
(c) Manatees
(d) Dugongs
What is the name of the highest mountain in Oman?
(a) Mount Sinai
(b) Mount Kilimanjaro
(c) Jebel Shams
(d) Mount Everest
Which group of expatriates constitutes a significant part of Oman’s workforce?
(a) Filipinos
(b) Russians
(c) Australians
(d) Canadians
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Which region of Oman is famous for its lush monsoon season and misty landscapes during the Khareef festival?
(a) Dhofar
(b) Musandam
(c) Al Hajar Mountains
(d) Rub’ al Khali
What is the traditional Omani dish made from marinated and spiced rice, often served with grilled chicken or fish and garnished with fried onions, nuts, and raisins?
(a) Shawarma
(b) Kebab
(c) Mansaf
(d) Mandi
In Omani cuisine, what is the traditional method of cooking meat or fish, where it is marinated with spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-cooked in an underground sand pit?
(a) Tandoori
(b) Barbecue
(c) Shish Kebab
(d) Shuwa
