History & Geography
Capital of Jordan
Amman
The Lebanese singer is known as the “Queen of Arab Pop."
Nancy Ajram
This dish is chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic.
Hummus
What is the difference between “Insha’allah” and “Insha’allah kheir”?
Insha’allah = I’ll think about it
Insha’allah kheir = no
The month where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.
Ramadan
Which two countries does the Dead Sea border?
Jordan and Palestine
What Arab country produces the most random to shows/series?
Egypt
A dish of rice, lamb, and yoghurt sauce.
Mansaf
What is a very common Iraqi greeting?
Shako Mako
The ancient city carved into a red rock in Jordan
Petra
In which country did coffee originate?
Yemen
This artist sang 3 Daqat
Abu & Yousra
This dessert is made from semolina, sugar, coconut and syrup and topped off with almonds
Basbousa
This classic Arab mum gesture silently warns that punishment will come later at home
Rubbing the chin
What is the traditional Arab dance for ladies that involves expressive movements of the hips?
Belly dancing
These 2 modern countries are considered the birthplace of civilization (Mesopotamia)
Iraq and Iran
Official FIFA 2022 Fan Festival Anthem sung by Myriam Fares
Tukoh Taka
A drink that consists of blended sugar cane, optional additions of condensed milk or lime are also common
Aseer Asab
When someone says ”Sahtein” what do you respond
3a Albak
What Arab city is nicknamed the city of Jasmine?
Damascus, Syria
Which medieval Arab explorer traveled over 75,000 miles across Africa, Asia and Europe?
Ibn Battuta
One of the most popular TV channels in the Arab world which aired children’s cartoons and has its headquarters in the UAE and Syria
Spacetoon
This Middle Eastern drink made by dried hibiscus petal is served cold in Egypt and Sudan and hot in the Levant. It’s known for its deep red colour and sharp, tangy flavour.
Karkadeh (hibiscus tea)
What is a word used in Egyptian that can be good or bad
A7A
An Egyptian singer known as the star of the east
Umm Kulthum