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The discovery of oil in this country in 1938 changed the country's economy forever
What is Saudi Arabia?
This type of market is often filled with spices, textiles, and jewelry is common in the MENA region.
What is a bazaar or souk?
The worlds largest hot desert covers much of North Africa.
What is the Sahara Desert?
What is Hummus?
This Egyptian pop star, known for hits like Tamely Ma'ak, is one of the best-known modern Arab singers
Who is Amr Diab?
This country in North Africa was once ruled by France and gained its independence in 1956. (hint: Yussef)
What is Tunisia?
This long, flowing garment is traditionally worn by men across the Arabian Peninsula.
What is a thobe?
The capital city of the UAE, one of the world's wealthiest cities.
What is Abu Dhabi?
This popular Persian dish is made of grilled meat on skewers, often served with rice and grilled tomatoes.
What is kebab?
This Lebanese singer, famous for songs like “Kifak Inta,” is considered one of the Arab world’s greatest vocalists.
Who is Fairouz?
The MENA region was once dominated by this empire that lasted from the 13th century till World War I
What is the Ottoman Empire?
This traditional Middle Eastern dance is often performed at weddings and festivals with music and a crowd.
What is dabke?
What is the capital of Kuwait?
Kuwait City
This North African dish is made from small granules of durum what semolina flour. Served with meat, vegetables, and soup.
What is Couscous?
A goblet-shaped drum is used to keep rhythm and seen in many celebrations.
What is a durbekeh?
This ancient civilization based in modern day Egypt invented one of the earliest forms of writing, cuneiform.
What is Mesopotamia?
This traditional form of Arabic coffee is often served to guests as a sign of hospitality.
What is qahwa?
This body of water separates Saudi Arabia from Iran.
This slow cooked stew from Morocco is named after the cone-shaped clay pot it's cooked in.
What is Tagine?
Pear-shaped instrument used in several Arabic songs and is crucial to Arabic classical music. (hint: name for common fragrance ingredient)
What is the oud?
The Abbasid Caliphate established this city as a major center for learning and science. (Hint: House of wisdom)
What is Baghdad?
This type of handcrafted textile, often featuring intricate embroidery or patterns, is traditionally used in clothing and home decor across the Middle East.
What is Kilim or Persian rugs?
The Strait of Gibraltar separates which two countries?
What is Morocco and Spain?
This handheld Levantine food made from minced meat, onions, and bulgur is served either baked or fried.
What is Kibbeh?