Food
This Egyptian famous breakfast dish.
What is ful medames?
This Egyptian actor played Omar in Omar & Salma.
Who is Tamer Hosny?
This drink is often served cold and is especially popular during Ramadan.
What is karkadeh?
This ancient Egyptian ruler is famous for the massive tombs built for him and his sons at Giza.
Who is Khufu?
This vehicle is famous for being everywhere in Egypt and is often packed with passengers.
What is a microbus?
This dish is made with rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, and tomato sauce.
What is koshari?
This 2016 Ramadan series starred Donia Samir Ghanem and Amy Samir Ghanem as two cousins who come from very different lives.
What is Nelly w Sherihan?
This is what Egyptians commonly call their grandmother and grandfather.
What is Teta and Gido?
This ancient Egyptian writing system used pictures and symbols carved or painted on monuments and temples.
What are hieroglyphics?
In Egypt, you might hear this word shouted by a driver trying to get your attention on the street.
What is “ya basha!” or "ya yasta"?
This Egyptian dessert is made with layers of bread, milk, sugar, and nuts.
What is umm ali?
This legendary Egyptian actor and comedian starred in films such as Al-Irhab wal Kabab and Terrorism and Kebab, and became one of the most famous actors in the Arab world through his decades-long career.
Who is Adel Imam?
This sweet, crunchy snack is a common treat that many Egyptian kids grew up eating.
What is simsemia?
Ancient Egyptians used this process to preserve bodies for the afterlife.
What is mummification?
This Egyptian holiday marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated all over Egypt.
What is Sham El-Nessim?
4 stuffed vegetable dish is commonly made with meat and rice.
What is wara' enab, Eggplant, Cabbage, Zucchini, Peppers?
This Egyptian actor played the title character in the 2007 film Keda Reda.
Who is Ahmed Helmy?
This food is especially associated with Easter/Sham El-Nessim and is famous for its strong smell.
What is fesikh & Ringa?
This ancient Egyptian queen is often associated with the Ptolemaic dynasty and was the last active ruler of the ancient Egyptian kingdom.
Who is Cleopatra VII?
This traditional Egyptian soup is usually served with rice and meat or chicken.
What is molokhia?
Traditionally, many Egyptian Ramadan TV dramas are structured around the number of days in Ramadan. How many episodes does a full-length Ramadan series most commonly have?
What is 30 episodes?
Egyptian schools, students traditionally stand and say this phrase at the beginning of the school day as part of the morning assembly.
What is the Egyptian national anthem?
This pharaoh's tomb was discovered in 1922, but unlike many royal tombs, it was found largely intact with thousands of artifacts.
Who is Tutankhamun?