History
Discovered almost completely intact in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter, this "Boy King's" tomb became a global sensation.
Who is King Tutankhamun (King Tut)
What is the name of the modern Arabic texting system that uses the English alphabet?
What is Franco?
Spanning over 4,100 miles, this longest river in the world flows north through Egypt before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.
What is the Nile?
It was never Ramadan without his chaotic show filled with skits and naughty actions…
Who is Ramez Galal?
Egypt has won the Africa Cup of Nations a record number of times.
What is 7 times?
This famous ancient monument complex on the outskirts of Cairo includes the Great Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
What is Giza / the Giza Pyramids?
Derived from ancient Egyptian and written using a modified Greek alphabet, this language is still used as the liturgical language of Egypt’s Christian church.
What is Coptic?
This region of Egypt is located in the southern part of the country and includes cities such as Luxor and Aswan.
What is Upper Egypt?
Known as the “Fourth Pyramid” and the “Star of the East,” this legendary singer remains one of the most celebrated musical icons in Arab history.
Who is Umm Kalthoum?
This fierce Cairo Derby is played between these two historic African club giants that routinely split the sporting allegiance of the entire country.
What are Al-Ahly and Al-Zamalek?
This famous Egyptian queen was known for her relationship with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony and was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
Who is Cleopatra?
Name at least three different Egyptian dialects spoken across Egypt.
What are Sa’idi, Nubian, Bedwi, Alexandrian, Siwi, and Cairene?
Built on the island of Pharos off the coast of Alexandria, this towering Wonder of the Ancient World used a fire at night and a mirror by day to guide ships.
What is the Lighthouse of Alexandria?
This Egyptian singer is known for popular mahraganat songs and became one of the biggest names in Egypt’s street-music scene.
Who is Hamo Bika?
In 2020, this Egyptian became the first bodybuilder from the North African nation to win the prestigious Mr. Olympia title.
Who is Big Ramy (Mamdouh Elssbiay)?
Founded by King Ptolemy I Soter, this legendary ancient facility attempted to hold a copy of every scroll and book in the inhabited world.
What is the Library of Alexandria?
When an Egyptian says “ya lahwy,” this expression is usually used to show this reaction.
What is shock, surprise, or disbelief?
This artificial waterway, opened in 1869, connects the Mediterranean Sea directly to the Red Sea.
What is the Suez Canal?
This iconic animated series character was the first of his kind on Egyptian television, bringing adventures from a southern village alongside his pet goat, Rashida.
Who is Bakkar?
This former star striker earned 169 caps for Egypt, won 11 league titles, and later returned to lead the national team as head coach.
Who is Hossam Hassan?
This 1952 event ended Egypt's monarchy and eventually brought Gamal Abdel Nasser to power.
What is the Egyptian Revolution of 1952?
At 2,642 meters, or 8,668 feet, this is the tallest mountain in Egypt.
What is Mount Catherine?
Known as the “Mango Capital,” this Egyptian city is famous for its mango production.
What is El-Ismailia?
Famous for its popular advertisements, this hospital has been providing free care to pediatric oncology patients for many years
What is Children’s Cancer Hospital Egypt?
Before becoming a football star, this Egyptian was known by a nickname meaning “The Magician.”
Who is Abu Treika?