Geography
What is the name of Libya's capital city?
Tripoli
What beverage (more popular in Egypt and Sudan) is made from hibiscus flowers known for its deep red color?
Karkadeh
The flags of Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine all share the same four colors. What are they?
Black, White, Green, and Red
Which Egyptian singer and actor, known as the “Dark-Skinned Nightingale,” became one of the Arab world’s most beloved musical icons?
Abdel Halim Hafez
For Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and The Rise of Skywalker, desert scenes were filmed in this Jordanian desert known for its red sand and rock formations. What is the name of this place?
Wadi Rum
Syria shares borders with four countries. Can you name them all?
Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Turkey
What are the four most common vegetables used to make ma7shi?
Zucchini (kousa), Eggplant (batinjan), Bell Peppers (felefleh), Onions (Bassal)
In which modern-day country would you have found Mesopotamia?
Iraq
Name three musicians who come from Lebanon.
واو
How many Arab countries have qualified so far for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and can you name them all?
7 total: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, and Jordan
Which sea(s)/ocean(s) surrounds the Arab world?
Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and Arabian Sea
What traditional middle eastern ingredient is made by boiling grape molasses to make a thick honey like syrup?
Dibis
In 859 AD, Al-Qaraween was the first ______ in the world founded by a Moroccan woman?
University
What is the title of Saint Levant’s latest album?
Love Letters / رسائل حب (Deluxe)
What Middle Eastern fruit represents hospitality and abundance, often placed in the center of the table?
Dates or figs
How many countries have Arabic as a first or second language?
25
Baklawa, the famous layered pastry from the Middle East, what three kinds of nuts are typically used as fillings?
Pistachios (fustuq), Walnuts (jawz), and Almonds (lawz)
In what year did Egypt and Syria unite as the United Arab Republic and which country withdrew first?
1958 / Syria withdrew in 1961
What Syrian city is known as a hotbed of fine music?
Aleppo
During Eid al-Adha, what portion of the sacrifice animal is traditionally given to the poor?
1/3
What is the largest island of Tunisia, famous for its pottery?
Djerba
What is the national dish of Oman, traditionally made with rice, meat, and a blend of rich spices, often served during celebrations and special occasions?
Shuwa
Which country was the first to export coffee beans in large quantities to the West?
Yemen
In which country did the musical genre of "Rai" originate, blending traditional folk music with elements of Western pop, rock, and reggae?
Algeria
In Arab Culture, what is sometimes called the “poor man’s meat” because they are rich in protein and affordable?
Lentils (3addas)
From which small town in the Levant can you stand and see (on a clear day) parts of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine all at once?
Umm Qais, Jordan
Which traditional Jordanian dish, famous in Irbid, is made by layering chicken, onions, and flour dough, then slow-cooking it in olive oil?
Makmoura
What ancient Arab civilization built the city of Petra?
The Nabataeans
The traditional levantine dance Dabke has many regional styles unique to towns and countries. How many variations of Dabke are said to exist?
Around 20 regional variations (though some sources group them into 6 main types)
What is the largest Arab country in terms of land mass?
Algeria
Which Arab country has the second largest population in the Arab world?
Sudan
Before tomatoes were introduced from the New World, which fruit was traditionally used in Middle Eastern cuisine (for example, in koubbeh) to add a sour or acidic flavor?
Pomegranate (rumman)
In what year did the conflict known as Black September occur?
1970
What is the name of the national anthem of Bahrain?
Bahrainona / بحرينُنا
In Bedouin culture, how many cups of Arabic coffee are traditionally offered and what does each one symbolize?
3 cups
1st cup) Al Heif (الهيف): This cup is a symbol of generosity and is always tasted by the host first to show the coffee is safe and worthy of sharing. It represents the host’s willingness to serve and welcome their guest.
2nd cup) Al Keif (الكيف): This is the guest’s cup, symbolizing enjoyment and comfort. It’s a gesture of friendship, meant to help the guest feel at ease.
3rd cup) Al Dheif (الضيف): Traditionally, this cup has a more serious meaning. It’s the cup of commitment/honor. In ancient Bedouin culture, accepting this cup could signify agreement to a serious matter.
____% of the population of the Arab World are under the age of 25?
54%
Mulukhiyah is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from finely chopped green leaves cooked in broth. What is the English name for the plant used to make it?
Jute Mallow
What was the name of the North African military commander who famously crossed the Alps with elephants during his campaign against Rome?
Hannibal Barca of Carthage (modern-day Tunisia)
In the Iraqi maqam tradition, which bowed string instrument (made from a coconut shell and covered with fish skin) provides the distinctive hum that accompanies vocal performances?
The joze
Sudan is the world’s largest exporter of _____?
Gum Arabic/ Luban / Frankincense Gum
The Nile is the longest river in the world. How many countries does it run through?
11
Which traditional Middle Eastern sweet dish made from wheat berries, sugar, and spices like cinnamon and anise (yansun) is prepared every December 4th by Palestinian, Lebanese, Jordanian, and Syrian Christians to celebrate Saint Barbara’s Day?
Burbara
Following the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo, which country became known for relying almost entirely on Middle Eastern oil?
Japan
(They buy mostly from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar)
Held in Cairo in 1932 and convened by King Fuad I, what landmark symposium and music festival gathered Arab and European scholars, musicians, and composers to document and debate the future of Arab music?
The First International Congress of Arab Music
What is Qatar’s national animal?
Arabian Oryx / المها العربية