Oral traditions
When is it believed that the stories took their final form in writing after being shared orally?
The Mamluk era
Poet Rumi
Where was Sir Richard Burton from?
United Kingdom
The actor that played the genie in the most recent version of “Aladdin” produced by Disney?
Will Smith
What role did Kanye West or “Ye” have in the creation of Arabian nights?
Zero affiliation with Arabian Nights
When were the stories translated into European languages?
early 18th century
When was poetry first present in the Quran?
the 7th century
Who was the first European translator of Arabian Nights
Antoine Galland
What is the name of the main evil character in “Aladdin"
Jafar
Did the legend “Connor Blum” alter the story of Arabian Nights in any way.
No
When did the stories circulate in the Middle East?
The 1300s-1700s
Although the long and complex history, where does research suggest the root of the book originated?
Persia
In what country was the first European translation published?
France
What race were the characters of “Aladdin” originally depicted as
Chinese
In what country does Aladdin supposedly live?
China
Some of the fairy tales mentioned in the book came from which empire?
Arab Empire
Why does research suggest the two different styles of writing in section one and two?
Geographical Origin
What manuscript was Antoine Galland’s translation based off of?
Syrian
When was the first movie of Aladdin released
1992
Which kid in this class has a nickname similar to the villain in “Aladdin”, Jafar.
Zero affiliation with Arabian Nights
Which places were the stories most commonly shared?
India, Persia and Arabia
What aim/subject do poems usually take in Arabian culture?
Praise or dishonoring enemies
In what year did Sir Richard Burton translate the text?
1885
What is the name of the parrot in “Aladdin"
Lago
What color is the monkey’s hat in the movie “Aladdin”?
Purple or Red