History
The historical period of great scientific, intellectual, and cultural flourishing in the medieval Islamic/Arab world
What is the Islamic Golden Age
Lamb cooked in fermented, dried yogurt sauce, served over rice and a thin flatbread; the national dish of Jordan
What is mansaf
Iconic Lebanese singer, an iconic vocalist, and one of the most celebrated singers in Arab history
Who is Fairuz
The two most significant rivers in Iraq
What are the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Traditional Levantine dance performed in a line or circle at weddings and celebrations, includes rhythmic stomping and holding hands
What is dabke
The popular socialist, pan-Arab Egyptian leader who ruled as president from 1954 to 1970
Who is Gamal Abdel Nasser
The city in Palestine that is especially famous for its kanafeh
What is Nablus
Iconic Egyptian singer and actress, known as the "Voice of Egypt"
Who is Umm Kulthum
One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, capital of the ancient Umayyad Caliphate, known as the "City of Jasmine", located in the Levant
What is Damascus
The traditional colors of the Jordanian keffiyeh
What is red and white
The man who self-immolated and is considered to be the spark of the Arab Spring
Who is Mohamed Bouazizi
The Arab country from which Arabic coffee originates
What is Yemen
Palestinian singer who won Arab Idol in 2013, sparking celebrations in Palestine and across the Arab world
Who is Mohammed Assaf
What is Tunisia
Traditional ankle-length robe worn by men in the Gulf countries
What is dishdasha (or thobe)
The name of the civil war in Jordan in 1970
What is Black September
A dough-like shell made from bulgur wheat and ground meat, traditionally stuffed with a savory spiced filling; a national dish of Lebanon and Syria
What is kibbeh
Famous Egyptian actor, internationally known for his portrayal of a Bedouin chief in the movie Lawrence of Arabia
Who is Omar Sharif
The Gulf country that has the UAE on its northern border and Saudi Arabia on its western border
What is Oman
Traditional Arab wedding procession marked by lively music and dancing, often featuring drummers, bagpipes, horns, and dancers
What is zaffeh
The year of the revolution in Iraq that toppled the Hashemite monarchy
What is 1958
Stuffed pancakes commonly eaten during Ramadan
What is qatayeh
Famous Palestinian film centered around a child of the First Intifada who meets a Romani girl; it was the first feature film to be shot entirely in the Gaza Strip (under Israeli occupation)
What is Tale of the Three Jewels (حكاية الجواهر الثلاث)
The name of the desert region in southern Palestine
What is the Naqab
Islamic and traditional Arab practice of treating guests with hospitality; guests are entitled to three days of shelter and protection without providing a reason for their visit
What is diyafa