Prince of Persia Trivia Quiz

Answer: Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor who has had a successful career in acting, appearing in big movie hits such as "The Day After Tomorrow", "Zodiac" and "Brokeback Mountain". He won five awards for his part in "Brokeback Mountain" including best performance at the MTV Movie Awards.

Other people considered for the role of Dastan were Zac Efron and Orlando Bloom, but it was Jake who was given the shot to become this Disney Prince.

Answer: Alamut

Despite what you might think, Alamut did actually exist in Persia many years ago. Today only ruins can be seen not too far from Iran. The fortress on Alamut was extremely difficult to penetrate due to it being built on a steep hill and the fact that it had strong outer walls.

In "Prince of Persia", Alamut is displayed in all its former glory and is the home of Princess Tamina and her people.

Answer: False

At first Dastan believes Tus did murder his foster father because he gave him the ceremonial robe which killed him. However after discovering burns on his Uncle Nizam's hands, Dastan realises he is the true killer. Nizam rescued Sharaman from a lion when he was a boy. He wants to use the Dagger of Time to go back and undo what he did so he could become King for a lifetime.

Answer: Ostriches

Ostriches are the largest bird in the world. They can grow up to nine feet tall and can run at an amazing 60km/h! In "Prince of Persia", Sheik Amar likes to race Ostriches and take bets on them. He's obviously very attached to them and after losing all but one of his Ostriches he vows to keep a close eye on the remaining one.

Answer: When fighting Tamina

Dastan first presses the button on the Dagger of Time when fighting Tamina, after escaping Alamut having being accused of his foster father's death. He's confused when he finds time has reversed and Tamina manages to slash him with a sword so he presses the button again.

The same thing happens, but this time he asks Tamina if she saw what happened. She quickly realises that he has used the power of the Dagger.

Answer: The Hourglass of Time

Tamina says the Dagger can hold enough sand for one minute when she and Dastan are taking shelter from a sand storm. The Hourglass of Time, located deep underground, can extend the amount of time the Dagger can go back in. Tamina explains that if you pierce the Hourglass of Time with the Dagger the sands will flow through endlessly.

However, piercing the Hourglass has consequences; the Gods will punish man-kind by releasing deadly sand storms upon civilisation.

Answer: True

Dastan tells Tus of the Dagger's power and how pressing the button will release the sand and turn back time. He also explains how Nizam wants to use the Dagger to go back and kill their father (his foster father). After explaining, he stabs himself in the abdomen. Tus wants to believe he is telling the truth, so he hopes for the best and presses the button. Time is reversed and he is able to save Dastan from stabbing himself and tell him he believes him.

Answer: Apple

Dastan sees one of his friends being beaten by the King's Guard for simply accidentally walking into his horse. He throws an apple at the guard to make him stop before shouting at his friend to run. A chase ensues; the King sees courage in Dastan and takes him on as his son.

Answer: Snakes

Dastan and Tamina have been captured by Sheik Amar who intends to trade them to Tus for a reward. Whilst they are all asleep the Hassansins send snakes into their camp through the sand. The snakes strike, awakening everyone. Dastan asks to be released so he can save them. He uses the Dagger to go back in time so he is ready this time when the snakes strike.

Answer: Mike Newell

Mike Newell is an English director who has worked on many successful films including "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire". He has won many awards for his films over the years and continues to make movies that many people love; "Prince of Persia" is a prime example of one of these.