History
This empire, led by Sultans like Suleiman the Magnificent, ruled vast parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
This massive limestone statue near the Pyramids of Giza has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh.
What is the Great Sphinx of Giza?
This animated Disney movie is inspired by Middle Eastern and South Asian culture.
What is Aladdin?
This form of Islamic vocal music is performed without instruments.
What is nasheed?
These are the three most popular languages that utilize Arabic script.
What are Arabic, Urdu, and Farsi?
This ancient city in Iraq is known for being home to the famous “Hanging Gardens”
What is Babylon?
This famous Islamic architectural masterpiece in India, built by Emperor Shah Jahan, was created as a tribute to his late wife.
What is the Taj Mahal?
This Lebanese pop singer is known for hits like “Ah w Nos” and has been a major influence in Arabic music since the 2000s.
Who is Nancy Ajram?
This traditional Arab instrument is often referred to as “the grandfather of the guitar” is pear-shaped and has no frets.
What is the oud?
This drink, along with trade, helped consolidate Islam throughout 3 continents.
What is coffee?
This 14th-century ruler is widely regarded as the richest man in history, and is known for distributing gold during his pilgrimage to Mecca.
Who is Mansa Musa?
This bright blue pigment, often used in Islamic pottery and tile work, is associated with the city of Iznik in Turkey.
What is turquoise (or Iznik blue)?
This famous Emirati influencer and businesswoman is known for her beauty brand.
Who is Huda Kattan (Huda Beauty)?
This Egyptian singer, known for singing while holding a handkerchief, was one of the most influential musicians in the 20th century.
Who is Umm Kulthum?
These 3 non-Arabic speaking empires reigned simultaneously in the 16th century.
What are the Mughals, Safavids, and Ottomans?
Fatima Al-Fihri, a woman from Fez, Morocco, founded this institution, which is considered the oldest university in the world.
What is Al-Qarawiyyin University?
This popular art form, often seen in mosques, uses detailed floral designs and shares the same name as a ballet position.
What is arabesque?
This Palestinian singer-songwriter and rapper has songs that feature Arabic, French, and English and whose most recent album is called “Deira."
Who is Saint Levant?
This Sudanese singer is known for popularizing Sudanese music in the 20th century. He is referred to as the “King of Nubia”
Who is Mohamed Wardi?
This ancient city in Mali was a major center of Islamic scholarship, home to the famous Sankore University.
What is Timbuktu?
This Palestinian-American academic/writer wrote
“The world, the text, and the critic”
Who is Edward Said?
This 13th-century Persian poet, whose work focuses on divine love, is one of the best-selling poets in the United States.
Who is Rumi?
This Moroccan defender, born in 1992, played a crucial role in Morocco’s 2022 World Cup Team and in Saudi team Al Wehda.
Who is Jawad El-Yamiq?
This Pakistani singer from Wazirabad is known for mixing classical and folk music with modern influences.
Who is Atif Islam?
This calligraphy style is most commonly used to express the Quran.
What is naskh?