Food
This dish made of mashed chickpeas, tahini, and garlic is commonly served as a dip.
What is hummus?
This Yemeni activist became the first Arab woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for her work in promoting democracy and women's rights.
Who is Tawakkol Karman?
This instrument, resembling a lute, is commonly used in Arabic classical music.
What is the oud?
This Netflix series stars a Palestinian refugee navigating life in Houston while balancing two cultures and three languages."
What is Mo?
These small, deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas or fava beans are a popular street food.
What are falafel?
This city in Egypt is home to the oldest university in the world, Al-Azhar University.
What is Cairo?
This Lebanese singer, known as 'The Voice of Lebanon,' is one of the most famous Arab vocalists.
Who is Fairuz?
This Arab American actor, known for roles in Mr. Robot and Bohemian Rhapsody, became the first actor of Egyptian descent to win an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Who is Rami Malek?
This sweet dessert, made with shredded phyllo dough and filled with nuts, is soaked in syrup.
What is baklava?
This famous Muslim traveler from Morocco documented his extensive journeys across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Who is Ibn Battuta?
This Arabic music genre is characterized by improvisation and emotional expression, often sung in classical Arabic.
What is tarab?
This Egyptian actor, often called 'The Charlie Chaplin of the Arab world,' starred in over 100 films during his career.
Adel Imam
This popular rice dish from the Gulf region is made with meat, vegetables, and spices.
What is machboos/kabsa?
This leader founded the Umayyad dynasty in 661 CE, establishing Damascus as the capital.
Who is Mu'awiya I?
This Egyptian singer, considered one of the greatest in Arabic music, was known for her long, emotional performances.
Who is Umm Kulthum?
This Egyptian film, directed by Youssef Chahine in 1958, is often regarded as one of the most important films in Arabic cinema history.
What is Cairo Station (Bab El Hadid)?
This Moroccan stew is slow-cooked in an earthenware pot and often features lamb or chicken.
What is tagine?
This empire, with Baghdad as its capital, ruled much of the Arab world from the 8th to 13th centuries.
What is the Abbasid Caliphate?
This instrument, a percussion drum, is widely used in Middle Eastern music.
What is darbuka/doumbek?
This 2018 Lebanese drama, directed by Nadine Labaki, was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards and tells the story of a young boy who sues his parents for neglect.
What is Capernaum?