History & Geography
This major river, the longest in the world, flows through North Africa and has been essential to civilization for thousands of years
What is the Nile River?
This distinct North African style of music, originating in Algeria, blends Arabic, Berber, and Western influences and was popularized by artists like Cheb Khaled
What is Raï?
This Algerian singer, known as the "King of Raï," popularized the genre with hits like Didi and Aïcha
Who is Cheb Khaled?
This North African dish consists of eggs poached in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce, often served with bread
What is Shakshouka?
This university, founded in 859 CE in Fez, Morocco, is recognized as the world’s first degree-granting university. It was established by a Tunisian woman, Fatima al-Fihri, a visionary scholar and philanthropist
What is Al-Qarawiyyin University?
Which North African country has the longest Mediterranean coastline?
Libya
The Amazigh people celebrate this New Year's festival, marking the beginning of the agricultural calendar
What is Yennayer?
This Libyan leader ruled the country for over 40 years after overthrowing King Idris in 1969. He was known for his controversial policies, his Green Book, and his pan-African and pan-Arab ambitions
what is Muammar Gaddafi?
This popular Algerian and Tunisian pastry is made of semolina dough filled with date paste and shaped into small diamonds before being fried or baked
What is Makroud?
Which desert covers a large part of North Africa
What is Sahara Desert
This indigenous North African group has lived in the region for thousands of years and has their own distinct language and culture
Who are the Berbers (Amazigh)?
In Egyptian culture, this popular musical and dance tradition, often performed at weddings, features energetic hip movements and rhythmic drumming
What is Belly Dance?
This Moroccan footballer, known for his speed and versatility, has played for top European clubs like Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain, and was a key player in Morocco’s historic 2022 World Cup run
Who is Achraf Hakimi?
This Libyan dish, often called "Libya’s national dish," is a pasta-based meal served with a rich tomato sauce and spiced meat
What is Bazin?
The name of this North African wind, known for bringing hot, dry air from the Sahara
What is the Sirocco (Chhili)?
This massive mountain range stretches across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, separating the Mediterranean coast from the Sahara Desert
What are the Atlas Mountains?
This traditional steam bath is a key part of North African culture, where men and women separately gather for cleansing, relaxation, and socializing
What is the Hammam?
This 14th-century North African scholar from Tunisia is considered the "Father of Sociology" for his pioneering work Muqaddimah, which analyzed history, economics, and social structures
Who is Ibn Khaldun?
This traditional North African dish, often served on top of couscous in Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, is made from a flavorful filling of rice, meat, and spices wrapped in a natural casing. It is a special dish prepared for celebrations and gatherings
What is Osban?
This North African country was the first in the world to recognize the United States' independence in 1777, leading to the establishment of the longest-standing U.S. treaty still in effect today
What is Morocco?
This 12th-century North African dynasty, known for its strict Islamic rule, ruled over present-day Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and parts of Spain
What is the Almohad Caliphate?
Which North African country was a French colony until 1956?
what is Morocco
This famous 14th-century Moroccan traveler journeyed over 120,000 kilometers across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, documenting his adventures in Rihla, one of the most detailed travel accounts of the medieval world
Who is Ibn Battuta?
Which North African city is known as the "Blue City" due to its blue-painted buildings?
Chefchaouen
Which North African city was known as "The Athens of Africa" during the Islamic Golden Age?
Kairouan Tunisia