MENA Geography
Which MENA country is home to the ancient city of Petra, carved into red sandstone cliffs?
Jordan
Which city, considered sacred by both Christians and Muslims, is home to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Al-Aqsa Mosque?
Jerusalem
This country has a traditional ice cream called 'Bakdash'.
Syria
This form of dance, often performed at weddings or other celebrations, is native to Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq.
Dabka
What is the Persian word for "bread"? (hint: sounds like the indian word for flatbread)
Nan
Which saltwater lake, located between Palestine and Jordan, is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world?
When did the Ottoman Empire lose control over much of the Middle East?
Before World War l/ 1918-1923
What is the name of the traditional communal dish from the Levant, made of bulgur, tomatoes, parsley, and mint?
Tabbouleh
Which singer is known as "the soul of Lebanon"?
Fairuz
What is the second most spoken language in Iran?
Azeri
This MENA country is an archipelago.
Bahrain
When Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire, this famous cathedral was converted into a mosque.
Hagia Sophia
In which country does the bride wear a pink dress during a specific multi-day wedding ceremony called "Alboudri"?
Libya
What popular reality dating show features singles in the MENA region getting engaged without seeing each other?
Love is Blind Habibi
Which country has the most dialects?
Saudia Arabia
Which country has both the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea coastlines?
Egypt
Which Gulf country founded the world's first oil company in the Middle East, called BAPCO, in 1929?
Bahrain
What's a traditional instrument from Yemen?
the Oud
Who is the Egyptian pop singer known for hits like "Habibi Ya Nour El Ain"?
Amr Diab
How many Arabic dialects are there?
25
What is the largest country in the MENA region by land area?
Algeria
Which North African country gained independence from France in 1956?
Morocco
In most MENA countries, how many kissings are exchanged on the cheeks for greetings?
Three
This city lays claim to one of the largest libraries and the first observatory in the Islamic world.
Baghdad
What is the oldest language that is still spoken and written in the Middle East:
Aramaic