Geography & History
Which Arab country has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites?
Tunisia (It has over 8 recognized UNESCO sites).
What is the traditional Arab headscarf worn by men in the Gulf region called?
Ghutrah (or Shemagh)
Which famous collection of Middle Eastern folktales includes stories like "Aladdin" and "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves"?
One Thousand and One Nights (Arabian Nights)
Which Arab dish is made by stuffing grape leaves with rice and spices?
Warak Enab (Lebanon, Syria, and other Levantine countries)
What is the only Arab country that shares a border with both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea?
Morocco
In many Arab cultures, what does serving coffee without sugar symbolize?
sign of mourning or grief.
Which Arab philosopher was known as "The Second Teacher" after Aristotle?
Al-Farabi
Which Arab country is known for a dish called “Foul Medames,” made with fava beans?
Egypt
Which Arab capital city is known as "The City of Jasmine"?
Damascus, Syria
In Arab hospitality, what does it mean if your host fills your coffee cup only halfway?
It is a sign of respect and an invitation for conversation, while a full cup may mean "drink quickly and leave."
What does the Arabic expression “Bukra fil mishmish” (بُكرة في المشمش) mean?
"When apricots bloom" (a way of saying something is unlikely to happen, similar to "when pigs fly").
Which country is believed to be the birthplace of coffee?
Yemen (The first coffee beans were cultivated and traded in Yemen).
Which Arab country was home to the Queen of Sheba, an important figure in ancient history?
Yemen
What is the cultural significance of the "Majlis" in Arab societies?
It is a traditional gathering space where people discuss important matters, share poetry, and socialize.
What is the term for traditional Arabic calligraphy that decorates mosques and manuscripts?
Kufic script
Which Arab country is known for its signature dish "Mansaf," made with lamb and jameed (dried yogurt)?
Jordan
One of the most popular TV channels in the Arab world which aired children’s cartoons and has its headquarters in the UAE and Syria
What is Spacetoon?
Which Arab country is famous for its "Fantasia" (Tbourida), a traditional horseback riding performance?
Morocco
Who was the first Arab writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Naguib Mahfouz won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1988.
Which popular Lebanese dish consists of ground meat, bulgur wheat, and spices, sometimes served raw?
Kebah