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This is the famous collection of Middle Eastern folk tales that includes stories like Aladdin and Sinbad.
What is "One Thousand and One Nights" (Arabian Nights)?
This Arabic word means "market" and is a place where people can buy and sell goods.
What is a souk?
This traditional Arab sport involves training and racing a particular type of bird.
What is falconry?
This is the Arabic word for "hello."
What is "Marhaba"?
This popular Middle Eastern dish consists of mashed chickpeas, tahini, and olive oil.
What is hummus?
This Arabic word means "zero," a concept introduced to the world by Arab mathematicians.
What is "sifr"?
This traditional Arabic headscarf is worn by men, especially in the Gulf region.
What is a "ghutra" or "keffiyeh"?
This traditional music instrument, similar to a lute, is widely played in Arabic music.
What is the "oud"?
This city is the capital of Egypt.
What is Cairo?
This popular Middle Eastern dish is made of ground chickpeas or fava beans and fried into balls.
What is falafel?
This river, one of the longest in the world, runs through Egypt and Sudan.
What is the Nile River?
This popular Middle Eastern spice blend often includes ingredients like sumac, thyme, and sesame seeds.
What is "za'atar"?
This activity involves writing beautiful Arabic script using a special pen or brush.
What is calligraphy?
This country is the largest in the Arab world by land area.
What is Algeria?
This Middle Eastern dish consists of spiced, ground meat cooked on a skewer.
What is kebab?
This famous Arab traveler documented his extensive journeys across the Islamic world in the 14th century.
Who is Ibn Battuta?
This Arabic word means "price" and is often heard when negotiating in markets.
What is "thaman"?
This popular Middle Eastern board game, similar to chess, is often played in cafes and homes.
What is "shatranj" (chess)?
This Gulf country is known for its significant oil reserves and wealth.
What is Saudi Arabia?
This layered pastry dessert made with filo dough, filled with nuts, and sweetened with honey or syrup is popular in the Middle East.
What is baklava?
This Arab scientist is known as the "father of optics" for his significant contributions to the study of light and vision.
Who is Ibn al-Haytham?
This fragrant resin, often sold in markets, is used in perfumes and incense.
What is "frankincense"?
This ancient game, played with small stones or pebbles, is popular among children in the Arab world.
What is "mancala"?
This North African country is famous for its couscous and historic medinas.
What is Morroco?
This Middle Eastern dip or spread made from roasted eggplants is often served with pita bread.
What is baba ghanoush?