Islamic Traditions and (MENA)+(SA) Culture Jeopardy!

Quran

100

What is the very first word revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the Quran (Surah Al-Alaq).

a. Iqra

b. Bismillah

c. Al-Rahman

Iqra.

200

How many total Surahs (chapters) are contained in the Holy Quran?

a. 114

b. 99

c. 30

114.

300

Which prophet of Allah is mentioned by name more times in the Quran than any other prophet?

a. Prophet Ibrahim

b. Prophet Isa

c. Prophet Musa

Prophet Musa.

400

Which specific Surah is traditionally referred to as the "Heart of the Quran"?

a. Surah Al-Baqarah

b. Surah Al-Fatiha

C. Surah Yasin

Surah Yasin.

500

Which Surah in the Quran is unique because it does not start with the traditional Bismillah formula.

a. Surah At-Tawbeh

b. Surah Al-Ikhlas

c. Surah An-Nas

Surah At-Tawbeh.

Geography+History

100

This ancient, colossal limestone statue sits on the Giza Plateau in Egypt, featuring the body of a lion and the head of a human.

a. The Colossus of Rhodes

b. The Great Sphinx

c. The Temple of Luxor

The Great Sphinx.

200

This ultra-tall skyscraper located in Dubai, UAE, holds the record as the tallest building in the world.

a. Kingdom Tower

b. Burj Khalifa

c. Petronas Tower

Burj Khalifa.

300

This historical, rock-cut architecture city in Jordan is famously known as the "Rose City" due to the color of the stone from which it is carved.

a. Carthage

b. Baalbek

c. Petra

Petra.

400

Pakistan became an independent nation on 

a. July 4, 1947

b. August 14, 1947

c. March 23, 1948

August 14, 1947.

500

Which body of water separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt and Sudan?

a. The Persian Gulf

b. The Red Sea

c. The Mediterranean Sea

The Red Sea.

Food

100

This widely popular creamy dip is primarily made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.

a. Hummus

b. Baba Ghanoush

c. Labneh

Hummus.

200

This traditional North African dish is served with a stew of vegetables and meat layered on top.

a. Shakshuka

b. Couscous

c. Mansaf

Couscous.

300

This rich, sweet dessert pastry is made of layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.

a. Kunafa

b. Basbousa

c. Baklava

Baklava.

400

What Levantine street food consists of seasoned meat shaved from a vertical rotisserie and commonly served with pickles and garlic sauce?

a. Kebab

b. Kofta

c. Shawarma

Shawarma.

500

Which slow-cooked meat stew is widely considered the national dish of Pakistan, traditionally enjoyed for breakfast.

a. Paya

b. Haleem

c. Nihari

Nihari.

Arts+Music

100

Known as the "Star of the East," this iconic Egyptian singer remains one of the most influential musicians in Arab history.

a. Fairuz

b. Umm Kulthum

c. Warda Al-Djazairia

Umm Kulthum.

200

What is Saint Levant's real name?

a. Rami Khoury

b. Elias Karam

c. Marwan Abdelhamid

Marwan Abdelhamid.

300

What is the title of the lead dancer in a traditional Dabke line who sets the rhythm, improvises steps, and guides the group?

A) Lawweeh

B) Tabal

C) Mijwiz

Lawweh.

400

What is the famous Iraqi women’s hair dance called?

a. Kawleeya

b. Hacha'a

c. Dabkeh

Hacha'a.

Mrs. Rashid

500

How old is Mrs. Rashid?

a. 31

b. 32

c. 36

32.