Influential People
Food
Culture
100

A Palestinian-American fashional model, making many appearances on Vogue and named Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council. 

Who is Bella Hadid?

100

Often served as a side dish or starter (appetizer, if you will) with Pita bread and very popular among Middle Eastern culture. 

What is Hummus?

100

The largest Arab American population in the United States.

What is Dearborn, MI?

200
A well-known actress who served in productions like Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, and Frida (to list a few). She is Hollywood's most powerful and influential Latina/Lebanese actress. 

Who is Salma Hayek?

200

A traditional Middle Eastern dish that originated in the Levant region, made in a pita wrap containing meat (traditionally lamb or mutton) along with chopped vegetables and assorted condiments.

What is a Shawarma?

200

The most common language spoken among Arab Americans.

What is Arabic?

300

Detroit native and first Palestinian-American woman to be elected into Congress. She currently serves as a U.S. representative for Michigan's 12th congressional district. 

Who is Rashiba Tlaib?

300

An American staple that was actually invented by an Arab American. This is often served along with a sweet treat.

What is a waffle cone?

300

The predominant religion in the Arab World.

What is Islam?

400

Known as one of the founders and creators of a very famous technology company (such as phones, laptops, watches, headphones in different styles, tablets, etc) and unfortunately lost their battle with cancer in 2011. They are of Syrian descent. 

Who is Steve Jobs?

400

Hummus is commonly made out of this item and is also known as a common meat substitute for vegan and vegetarian people.

What are Chickpeas?

400

Arab literature has produced some of the world's greatest works, including One Thousand and One Nights.

What is Arabian Nights?

500

A long-serving member and the first female of the White House press corps, with the opportunity to cover throughout ten different presidential administrations. She, unfortunately, passed away during the second year of President Obama's second year in office. 

Who is Helen Thomas?

500

One of the most common meat/proteins eaten among Arab Americans.

What is lamb?

500

This is the most popular Arab American ethnicity living in the United States.

Who are Lebanese Americans?