Culture
How many letters does the Arabic language have?
28
This energetic and lively dance originates from Lebanon and Syria, and is performed in a circle or line with participants holding hands, often to fast-paced folk music.
What is Dabka?
The Middle East is known for producing 70% of...?
Dates
Wahid
What is #1 in Arabic?
Hello,
My name is...
Thank you.
Good bye
Marhaba
Ana esmy...
Shukran
Ma Asalama
Arabic is the hardest language to learn. T/F
False
This percussion instrument, widely used in Middle Eastern music, is a small, hand-held drum that creates sharp, rhythmic beats and is often used in folk and classical music.
What is the darbuka?
This type of meat, often served in dishes like kibbeh and kebab, is a staple in Middle Eastern diets and is especially popular in Syria, where it is often grilled, roasted, or stewed.
Lamb
What is one of Judy's favorite dishes?
Waraq Enab (Grape leaves)
Recite the Arabic numbers from 1-10.
Wahid, Ethnan, Thalatha, Arbaa, Khamsa, Sitta, Sabaa, Thamaniah, Tisaa, and Ashra
What type of jewelry is used mostly in the Middle East by women?
Gold
In many Middle Eastern households, this Lebanese songstress is often played in the morning for her uplifting, calming melodies.
Who is Fairuz?
What is Tea and Coffee in Arabic?
Chai & Qahwa
What city is considered the oldest city in the World?
Damascus, Syria
How do you say welcome in Arabic?
Ahlan Wa Sahlan
What is the largest building in the World?
Burj Khalifa in Dubai
This popular dance from the Middle East, often performed at weddings, involves fluid movements of the hips and torso. It is frequently performed to the music of the oud or tabla.
What is belly dance?
This iconic Middle Eastern appetizer, made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, and garlic, is often served with pita bread and is popular across the Levant and Egypt
What is Hummus?
This large mammal, known for its gray skin and horns, is the largest land animal in Africa.
What is the African elephant?
How do you say I am happy in Arabic?
Ana Saeed/saeeda
Where did Arabic originate from?
Arabian Peninsula
This stringed instrument, similar to a lute, is essential in both classical and folk music throughout the Arab world.
What is the oud?
This is a famous ingredient produced abundantly in countries like Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine, is a key part of almost every meal. It’s used for cooking, dressing salads, dipping bread, and even finishing dishes like hummus
Olive oil (zayt al zaytoun)
This organ, the largest in the human body, has a surface area of around 20 square feet and plays a key role in protecting the body.
The Skin
What is
I, you (male), you (female), they (males), they (females), He, She, We
Ana, Anta, Anty, Hoom, Hunna, Huwa, Hiya, Nahnu