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100

This pistachio- or walnut- filled dessert originated in the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century

What is baklava?

100

This language is spoken in most countries of the SWANA region.

What is Arabic?

100

This Colombian superstar with Lebanese roots is known for hits like Hips Don’t Lie and the Waka Waka World Cup anthem

Who is Shakira?

100

This North African country is home to the Sahara Desert and the Nile River

What is Egypt?

100

This sport, now played all over the world, started in ancient Persia as a horseback game using sticks and a ball — it’s considered the ancestor of this modern game

What is polo?

200

A popular street food, this deep-fried fritter is made of ground chickpeas, herbs, and fava beans. 

What is falafel?

200

The phrase “assalaamu alaikum” means this in English

What is “peace be upon you”/”hello”?

200

This Palestinian-American supermodel has walked for Dior, Versace, and Chanel

Who is Bella Hadid?

200

This ancient city in Jordan, carved into red sandstone cliffs, was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom.

What is Petra?

200

This North African country’s soccer team, nicknamed the “Lions of the Atlas,” made headlines at the 2022 World Cup by reaching the semifinals.

Who is Morocco?

300

This spice blend of dried herbs, sumac, and sesame seeds is used in many Middle Eastern dishes such as manaish. 

What is za’atar?

300

This language, spoken in Iran, is also known as Persian

What is Farsi?

300

This actor was the first of Arab descent to win an Academy Award for Best Actor

Who is Rami Malek?

300

This body of water separates Saudi Arabia from Africa

What is the Red Sea?

300

This Premier League club features Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, who joined from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 for £59 million.


What is Manchester City?

400

Maamoul, a buttery, shortbread-style cookie, is often filled with this fruit. 

What are dates?

400

Most Arabic words are built from this many letters in their root

What is three?

400

This Egyptian-American comedian created and starred in a Hulu series about faith, identity, and life as a first-generation Muslim

Who is Rami Youssef?

400

The capital city of Lebanon is best known for its vibrant culture and Mediterranean coastline

What is Beirut?

400

This traditional Levantine dance, often performed at weddings and celebrations, can also be turned into a competitive “team” sport where participants synchronize stomps and jumps.

What is Dabke?

500

This term is used to refer to a selection of small dishes served as appetizers, meaning “taste”

What is meze?

500

The Armenian phrase “paree looys” is said at this time of day.

What is morning?

500

This Palestinian-American comedian stars in the Netflix show Mo, loosely based on his life growing up as a refugee in Houston 

Who is Mohammed Amer?

500

This famous Christian city is renowned for centuries-old olive trees, some over 1,000 years old, and produces olive oil considered among the highest quality in the Middle East.

What is Bethlehem?

500

This Middle Eastern country has a long tradition of camel racing, which is considered both a sport and a cultural festival.

What is the UAE?

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