History
This massive empire, which ruled over much of the Middle East and North Africa for centuries, was centered in modern-day Turkey and ended after WWI.
What is the Ottoman Empire
An animated musical fantasy set in the fictional Middle Eastern/Arab-inspired city of Agrabah, following a street urchin who uses a magic lamp to win a princess.
What is Aladdin
This creamy dip is made from blended chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice.
What is Hummus
In 2022, this Middle Eastern nation made history by becoming the first Arab country to host the FIFA World Cup
What is Qatar
The holy book of Islam, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in the Arabic language
What is the Quran
This famous Egyptian queen was known for her beauty, alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and being the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
What is Cleopatra
Supermodels of Palestinian descent who are prominent figures in international fashion
What is Bella and Gigi Hadid
This popular street food features seasoned meat (like chicken or beef) shaved off a vertical rotisserie and wrapped in bread.
What is Shawarma
Dubbed the "Egyptian King," this prolific forward played for Liverpool FC and is widely celebrated as one of the greatest African and Arab footballers in history
What is Mohamed Salah
The total number of obligatory daily prayers (Salah) performed by Muslims
What is 5
This ancient, continuous network of trade routes connected China and the Far East with Europe and the Middle East, passing through major Arabic trading hubs.
What is the Silk Road
This style of expressive dance featuring fluid torso/stomach movements, originally known as Raqs Sharqi and originated in Egypt
What is belly dancing
These deep-fried balls or patties are made from ground chickpeas or fava beans and are often served in a pita.
What is Falafel
In 2022, this North African team made history by becoming the first Arab and African nation to reach the World Cup semifinals
What is Morocco
This joyous holiday marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
What is Eid al-Fitr
This 14th-century Moroccan scholar and traveler is famous for spending 30 years journeying across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia
What is Ibn Battuta
This temporary skin art is traditionally applied to the hands and feet of brides before their wedding day.
What is Henna
This sweet, chewy fruit grows on palm trees and is traditionally eaten to break the fast during Ramadan.
What is a Date
This Portuguese superstar shocked the football world when he moved to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr
What is Cristiano Ronaldo
This Arabic word literally means "a place of prostration" and refers to an Islamic house of worship.
What is Mosque (Masjid)
This region of southern Spain and Portugal was ruled by Muslims for centuries and became a famous center of interfaith culture.
What is Al-Andalus
This energetic Levantine folk dance involves stomping and line dancing at weddings and festivals.
What is Dabke
This rich, sweet dessert pastry is made of layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened or held together with syrup or honey.
What is Baklava
This racquet sport, which is a mix between tennis and squash, has exploded in popularity across Arab countries like Egypt and the UAE in recent years.
What is Padel
Located in Saudi Arabia, this is the holiest city in Islam and the direction Muslims face when praying.
What is Mecca