Foods
This flatbread, cooked in a high-heat clay oven called a tandoor or on a flat skillet, is served with almost every meal across the Arab world.
Food is Pita
What is the holy book of Islam, which Muslims believe was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in Arabic?
Quran
Which North African country is famous for its ancient Pyramids and the Sphinx?
Egypt
What headscarf is traditional and commonly worn by Muslim women to cover their hair?
Hijab
What standard Arabic greeting translates to "Peace be upon you"?
Salam Alaikum
Made from deep-fried ground chickpeas or fava beans mixed with herbs, these crispy patties are popular in sandwiches across the Levant and Egypt.
Food is Falafel
Located in Saudi Arabia, which holy city houses the Kaaba, toward which Muslims around the world face during their daily prayers?
Mecca
What major sea separates Europe from North Africa and borders countries like Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria?
Mediterranean Sea
What long, loose, robe-like dress is commonly worn by women across the Middle East?
Abaya
Unlike English, which is written left-to-right, in what direction is the Arabic alphabet written?
right to left
This popular street food consists of thin slices of marinated meat (like chicken, beef, or lamb) stacked on a vertical rotisserie and shaved off to serve.
Food is Shawarma
What holy month do Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset?
Ramadan
What is the largest sand desert in the world, stretching across northern Africa?
Sahara Desert
What traditional long, ankle-length robe is worn mostly by men in Arab countries?
Thobe
What simple Arabic word means "Thank you"?
Shukran
This savory North African dish, made with poached eggs in a spiced sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions, is commonly eaten for breakfast
Food is Shakshuka
What major Islamic holiday is celebrated right after the month of Ramadan ends?
Eid Al Fitr
Located in the UAE, what city is home to the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa?
Dubai
What traditional patterned checkered scarf is famously worn on the head or around the neck in the Levant and Middle East?
Keffiyeh
What common Arabic phrase translates to "If God wills it" and is used when talking about future plans?
Inshallah
This traditional Egyptian national dish combines rice, macaroni, and lentils, topped with a spiced tomato sauce and crispy fried onions.
Food is Koshari
What day of the week is considered the special holy day of congregational prayer for Muslims?
Friday
What famous, long river flows north through Egypt and is considered the longest river in the world?
Nile River
What type of traditional flat leather slipper or shoe, often with a pointed toe, is famous in North African countries like Morocco?
Babouches
Which major worldwide language, spoken natively by over 400 million people, is the official language across the Arab world?
Arabic