What is the first letter in the Arabic alphabet?
Alef
ا
Who is this famous Egyptian soccer player called?
Mohammad Salah
What is the capital city of Iraq?
Baghdad
This region in mostly present-day Iraq is believed to have had the first civilization
Mesopotamia
In what country can you find this scene?
Egypt
True or false: Arabic is written from right to left
True
This Lebanese singer is also known as the "Queen of Arab Pop"
Nancy Ajram
This country is the smallest Middle Eastern country
Bahrain
Fun fact: Bahrain (بحرين) means two seas
Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia were colonies of this country
France
In what country can you find Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world?
United Arab Emirates
This version of Arabic is used in formal settings, media, literature, and other areas, and is understood by Arabic speakers across the Arab World
Modern Standard Arabic/Fusha
Who is the crown prince of Saudi Arabia?
Mohammed bin Salman
This desert, located in northern Saudi Arabia, is part of the world's largest continuous sand desert, known for its vast dunes.
Rub' Al Khali (Empty Quarter)
This agreement created in 1916 between Britain and France, divided the Arab territories of the Ottoman Empire into spheres of influence
Sykes-Picot Agreement
What is this Jordanian landmark called?
Petra
How many letters are there in the Arabic alphabet?
28
Who is the Jordanian Queen known for her humanitarian work?
Queen Rania
This Moroccan city has a hat named after it!
Fez
This city is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world
Damascus
What historical Tunisian city was founded by the Phoenicians?
Carthage
What does the Arabic expression sabah el kheir (صباح الخير) mean?
good morning
This 10th century Iraqi mathematician, astronomer, and physicist is known as the father of modern optics
Hasan Ibn al-Haytham
How many Arab countries are there in the Arab World?
22
This caliphate, founded in 661 CE, is known for its expansion of the Islamic Empire from Spain to India, and for its role in spreading Islamic culture and governance.
Umayyad Caliphate
In what Lebanese city can you find this Roman temple?
Baalbak