FOOD
LANDMARKS
HISTORY
MUSIC
SOCCER
100
This Middle Eastern dip, spread, or savory dish is made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
What is Hummus?
100
This skyscraper located in the UAE is the tallest in the world.
What is the Burj Khalifa?
100
The Suez Crisis of 1956 occurred when Egypt nationalized this important waterway.
What is the Suez Canal?
100
This stringed instrument, commonly used in traditional Arab music, features a pear-shaped body and is played with a plectrum?
What is the oud?
100
Born in France to parents of Algerian descent, this soccer player is regarded as one of best strikers of all time, especially known for his career with Real Madrid.
Who is Karim Benzema?
200
Rather than using grape leaves to stuff rice, Malfouf uses this.
What is cabbage?
200
This fortification, located in Amman, Jordan, is known for its impressive ruins, including the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace.
What is the Amman Citadel?
200
This Middle Eastern country was invaded by Iraq in 1990, leading to the Gulf War waged by an international coalition led by the United States?
What is Kuwait?
200
This Algerian singer known for blending traditional Algerian music with Western influences gained popularity with the songs "Aicha" and "C'est la vie".
Who is Cheb Khaled?
200
Of the North African countries, Morocco has the highest number of FIFA World Cup appearances with this many qualifications.
What is six? (1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018, 2022)
300
This popular North African dish is made from semolina, usually served with a variety of vegetables and meats.
What is Couscous?
300
This is the gold-domed shrine in Jerusalem that is considered one of the holiest sites in Islam.
What is the Dome of the Rock?
300
This organization, founded in Baghdad in 1960, aims to coordinate and stabilize the oil policies of its member countries, which include several Middle Eastern nations.
What is OPEC? (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries)
300
This Egyptian musical icon, known as the "Star of the East," gained international fame with her powerful voice and expressive performances.
Who is Umm Kulthum?
300
This Middle Eastern country became the first from the region to participate in the FIFA World Cup in 1934.
What is Egypt?
400
This is Molokhia in english.
What is Jute plant/leaves?
400
This famous ancient monument in Egypt took over 20 years to build and is known for its unique half-lion, half-human statue.
What is the Great Sphinx of Giza?
400
This mathematician played a crucial role in the development of mathematics, inventing the numeral system still used today and introducing algebra.
Who is Al-Khwarizmi?
400
The winner of the second season of Arab Idol, most known for his song “Dammi Falastini”.
Who is Mohammed Assaf?
400
This club is ranked second in the Saudi Arabian professional league. Recently, Ronaldo's presence at this club garnered additional attention and increased global recognition.
What is Al Nassr?
500
Name a popular arab dish with eggplant.
Baba ganoush, mahshi, moutabal, etc.
500
This archaeological site in Lebanon, known as "The Bride of the Sea," features well-preserved Roman temples and boasts captivating views of the Mediterranean.
What is Baalbek?
500
This Persian king, known for his expansionist policies, conquered numerous lands, creating one of the largest empires in history.
Who is Cyrus the Great?
500
This song by Amr Dian translates to “light of my eye”.
What is Nour El Ein?
500
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This iconic stadium in Qatar hosted the final match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
What is Lusail Stadium?