Pop Culture
Which famous artist is known for being listened to in the morning along with a cup of tea or coffee?
Fairuz
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
Which Palestinian dish features layers of rice, meat, fried cauliflower or eggplant, and is flipped upside-down when served?
Maqloube
Which country recently became the first Arab nation to host the FIFA World Cup?
Qatar
What is the traditional Palestinian embroidery style, known for its colorful cross-stitch patterns and cultural symbolism, called?
Tatreez
Which Egyptian footballer plays for Liverpool and is one of the most famous Arab athletes in the world?
Mohammad Salah
Which Arab country spans both Africa and Asia?
Egypt
What is the North African dish of steamed semolina granules, fluffed and served with vegetables and meat—Morocco’s classic Friday dish.
Couscous
What's the oldest capital in the world?
Damascus
What stringed musical instrument has a pear-shaped body, and is central to classical Arabic music?
Oud
Which iconic singer made the song "Alf Leila We Leila"?
Umm Kulthum
The lowest point on Earth is found between which two Arab Countries? (Bonus points if you can name it!)
Palestine and Jordan (Dead sea)
What is the traditional way of welcoming guests that involves offering small sweet pastries filled with nuts or dates, usually served with coffee?
Maamoul
What country has the world's oldest university? (bonus if you can name it!)
Morrocco (Al-Qarawiyyin)
What is the festive wedding procession with drums, ululations, and dancers that escorts the couple into the celebration called?
The Zaffa/Jaffa
Which two Arab comedians created the TV show "Mo" on Netflix?
Mo Amer and Ramy Youssef
What is the largest Arab country by area?
Algeria
What are the ingredients in Za'atar?
Thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, oregano, etc
Which two Arab countries are home to the world’s strongest and weakest currencies, respectively?
Kuwait, Lebanon
What do you say to someone after they shower or get a haircut?
Na3iman
What is Saint Levant's real name?
Marwan Abdelhamid
In which Arab country can you find the ancient Roman temple ruins of Baalbek, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Lebanon
What is the national dish of Iraq?
Masgouf
Which Arab country has the most pyramids?
Sudan
What is the name of the traditional Yemeni dagger, often worn on a belt by men during special occasions and is a symbol of status and cultural heritage?
Jambiya