Music
This famous female artist is half Lebanese and wrote an international hit song for the World Cup hosted by South Africa.
Who is Shakira?
This energetic folk dance, performed in a line or circle with stomping and synchronized steps, is common at weddings and celebrations in Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Jordan.
What is Dabke?
This animal, often called the "ship of the desert," played a huge role in trade and travel across the Arab world.
What is a camel?
This Levantine city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is the capital of Syria.
What is Damascus?
In many Arab countries, it’s common to answer the phone with this word, which means “hello.”
What is "alo"?
Known for his powerful voice and romantic ballads, this Egyptian singer is often called the “King of Arabic Pop.”
Who is Amr Diab?
Stuffed grape leaves, also known as wara’ enab or dolma, are a beloved dish in Arab households, typically filled with this grain.
What is rice?
This famous ancient Arab kingdom, known for its rock-carved city, was located in present-day Jordan.
What is Nabatea/Petra?
This Arab country is made up of over 30 islands in the Persian Gulf and is known for its Formula 1 Grand Prix.
What is Bahrain?
This traditional Palestinian embroidery style, often stitched onto thobes, is passed down through generations and symbolizes heritage and identity.
What is Tatreez?
This legendary Egyptian singer, known for her 1969 song "Al Atlal," is considered one of the greatest Arabic singers of all time.
Who is Umm Kulthum?
This is a specific regional name for the countries of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya.
What is the Maghreb region?
This ancient city in present-day Lebanon was known for its purple dye and seafaring trade and helped give the alphabet to the world.
What is Tyre?
This important canal in Egypt connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and is one of the busiest trade routes in the world.
What is the Suez Canal?
This tangy, citrusy spice blend made with thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac is sprinkled on bread, labneh, or olive oil.
What is za’atar?
This pear-shaped, fretless string instrument is considered the "grandfather of the guitar" and is a staple in traditional Arabic music.
What is the Oud?
These traditionally nomadic Arab people of the desert are known for their hospitality, storytelling, poetry, and intricate tribal customs.
What are the Bedouins?
Born in Tangier, this Arab explorer traveled more than 70,000 miles in the 14th century and documented his journeys in the Rihla.
Who is Ibn Battuta?
This mountain range runs through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, separating the coast from the Sahara Desert.
What are the Atlas Mountains?
The largest Arab diaspora community in Latin America can be found in this country, where descendants of Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian immigrants have become presidents, artists, and business leaders.
What is Brazil?
This Arab singer has recorded over 1,500 songs, has over 80 albums, sold over 150 million records worldwide, and has starred in several movies.
This centuries-old form of storytelling, often performed in coffeehouses in the Levant region, involves a narrator reciting epic tales and folk legends to a captivated audience.
What is Hakawati?
This Golden Age city, once the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate, was home to the legendary “House of Wisdom,” attracting scholars from around the world.
What is Baghdad?
This North African Arab country is home to Mount Tahat, the highest peak in the Sahara Desert.
What is Algeria?
This Lebanese-American author and poet wrote “The Prophet,” a book of poetic essays that became a global literary classic.
Who is Khalil Gibran?