Arab History
This ancient civilization built the city of Petra
(hint: name means "natural" or "organic")
Nabataeans
Chickpea-based dip that makes or breaks every morning breakfast
Hummus
Largest Arab country by land area
Algeria
This Egyptian singer, known as “The Voice of Egypt,” is one of the most iconic Arab musicians.
Umm Kulthum
This Arab country is the world’s largest producer of dates.
Saudi Arabia
This 12th‑century Muslim leader recaptured Jerusalem during the Crusades. Iconic movie called "Kingdom of Heaven" was made to depict this.
Salah ad‑Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin)
A Levantine dessert made of shredded phyllo dough, cheese (or viscous cream), and syrup.
Kunafa
Nile River flows through Sudan and which other Arab country?
Egypt
One of the most dangerous and well-known kickboxers in sports history, comes from the country of Morocco. What is his name?
Badr Hari
This Arab country has the only trilingual national anthem
Algeria
The Arabs ruled Spain (al-Andalus) for almost _____________
8 centuries (~800 years)
This North African dish is steamed semolina often served with carrots and squash and meat (normally beef).
Couscous
This Arab country is home to the ancient city of Carthage.
Tunisia
Most famous singer in the Levant (of all time)
Nancy Ajram
This Arab capital is the highest above sea level.
Sana'a, Yemen
This Levantine country was captured by Britain after World War 1, and was given a "mandate" to hand over part of its land to settlers.
Palestine
This dish is disliked childishly by many due to its texture and negative connotation.
Bamiyeh (okra and beef stew)
This island nation in the Arabian Gulf is the smallest Arab country by land area.
Bahrain
The only actor, a member of the "Avengers" who actively and openly supports Palestine.
Mark Ruffalo (the Hulk)
This Arab country is home to the world’s first university founded by a woman (Fatima al‑Fihri).
Morocco
The Abbasid Caliphate established this city as its capital, which became a global center of knowledge.
Baghdad
Mansaf, Jordan’s national dish, is traditionally served on this type of bread. What is its name?
shrak bread
This country (and its actors tbh) has produced some of the highest grossing Ramadan series in the past decade
Syria
Algerian‑French designer who created the iconic “Arabesque” fashion aesthetic in the 20th century. His accessory company is a top perfume seller as well.
Yves Saint Laurent
Award-winning actor, Syrian background, featured in two Ramadan series from 2025 (Taj and تحت سبع أرض)