Geography
Which North African country is the largest in Africa by land area?
Algeria
Which ancient civilization built the Pyramids of Giza?
Ancient Egypt
What is the main language spoken in Morocco?
Arabic
Which Islamic holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is widely celebrated across North Africa?
Eid al-Fitr
What is a popular grilled meat dish found throughout North Africa, often skewered?
kebab (or brochette)
The longest river in the world flows through Which North African country?
Egypt
Which famous Carthaginian general crossed the Alps with elephants to attack Rome?
Hannibal
What is the traditional dish of North Africa made from steamed semolina grains?
couscous
The festival, celebrated in Tunisia, honouring the olive harvest, a key crop in North African cuisine is called...
The Olive Festival
A spicy North African sauce made from red chili peppers, garlic, and spices, often served with bread is called...
Harissa
What is the capital of Morocco?
Rabat
The Arab-Muslim expansion into North Africa began during which century?
The 7th century
What famous North African spice mix known for its rich flavour and includes cumin, coriander, and turmeric?
Ras el Hanout
Celebrated on the Winter Solstice, this Berber New Year is called...
Yennayer
What Tunisian egg-based dish is similar to an omelet and includes ingredients like parsley and potato?
Brik
What is the desert that covers most of North Africa called?
Sahara Desert
The French colonized which North African country in 1830, leading to a long struggle for independence?
Algeria
What North African musical genre combines Berber, Arab, and Andalusian influences?
Rai
What is the spring festival celebrated with dances and songs to bring in a prosperous harvest in Morocco called?
The Cherry Festival
What famous Moroccan dish is a slow-cooked stew made in an earthenware pot, often with lamb or chicken?
Tagine
Which mountain range stretches through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia?
Atlas Mountains
Which city was the capital of the powerful Almoravid and Almohad dynasties?
Marrakech
The festival of carpets takes place annually in which North African country?
Tunisia
In Algeria, this traditional festival celebrating the nomadic Tuareg culture and their camel-racing heritage is called...
The Targui Camel Festiva
In Algeria, this dish made from semolina flour is a traditional staple, particularly during Ramadan. What is it?
Chekhchoukha