Music
This instrument shaped like a small guitar is common in Middle Eastern music.
What is the oud?
This is the largest hot desert in the world.
What is The Sahara?
This creamy dip is made from chickpeas.
What is hummus?
This Moroccan-American rapper made “Unforgettable.”
Who is French Montana?
This sea is so salty you can float without trying.
What is the Dead Sea?
This famous Lebanese singer is known for classic songs like “Kan Enna Tahoun.”
Who is Fairuz?
This country is home to Mecca and Medina
What is Saudi Arabia?
These fried balls made from chickpeas or fava beans are a classic street food.
What is falafel?
This Turkish historical series about the Ottoman Empire is popular worldwide.
What is Ertuğrul?
This country’s red flag with a green star is instantly recognizable.
What is Morocco?
This upbeat music style from Algeria is known for lively vocals.
What is raï?
This North African country borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
What is Morocco?
This sweet layered pastry with honey is enjoyed in many MENA countries.
What is baklava?
This short-video social media app is extremely popular among MENA youth.
What is Tiktok?
This Middle Eastern city is known for the Burj Khalifa.
What is Dubai?
This iconic dance style uses hip and torso movements and is seen across the region.
What is belly dance?
This river, along with the Tigris, helped form ancient Mesopotamia.
This river, along with the Tigris, helped form ancient Mesopotamia.
This street meat is cooked on a vertical spit and sliced for sandwiches.
What is shawarma?
This sport is the region’s most loved.
What is soccer/football?
This world religion began in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century.
What is Islam?
This country is famous for energetic drumming and belly-dance-style music.
What is Turkey?
This Middle Eastern peninsula country has Doha as its capital.
What is Qatar?
This North African dish is made from fluffy semolina grains.
What is couscous?
This famous soccer player from Egypt plays for Liverpool and is loved across MENA.
Who is Mohamed Salah?
This North African country is home to the ancient ruins of Carthage.
What is Tunisia?