History&Geography
What is the largest country without a river?
Saudi Arabia
Which famous star isn't Arab?
a. Steve Jobs
b. Zayn Malik
c. Shakira
d. Bella Hadid
b. Zayn Malik
what does the Syrian word "matarah/مطرة" mean?
a. water bottle
b. raincoat
c. dishwasher
d. waterdrop
a. water bottle
what is the name of the popular Middle Eastern dip made of chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic?
Hummus
what is the name of the common tradition that women (usually tetas/ grandmothers) do during weddings?
Zaghrouta
Which country is known as the country of a million martyr?
a. Iraq
b. Palestine
c. Algeria
d. Syria
c. Algeria
What is the name of the popular Arabic streaming service?
Anghami
What does the word "Muknesah" in Cairo variety?
a. broom
b. a poor person
c. a person who knows everything
d. a slur
d. a slur
Where does the plate Chakchoucka come from?
a. Mauritania
b. Algeria
c. Libya
d. Tunisia
d. Tunisia
What do many arabs (traditionally) use to cut a cake at a wedding?
a. knife
b. axe
c. pocket knife
d. sword
d. sword
Which country is known as the country of the million martyr?
a. Iraq
b. Palestine
c. Algeria
d. Syria
c. Algeria
What is "Tarab"?
'Tarab' is a feeling of emotional ecstasy or rapture that is often experienced by listeners during Arabic music performance.
What does the Iraqi word "bagella" mean?
a. carrots
c. Beans
d. lettuce
e. spinach
c. Beans
What are the two main ingredients in Kibbeh?
Ground meat and bulgur
what is the name of the henna party in Saudi Arabia (and in some other Arab countries)?
a. Laylat alhenna
b. laylat al-nesa'a
c. laylat albanat
d. laylat alghumra
d. laylat alghumra
Which study did Ibn Khaldun pioneer?
a. criminology
b. cinema
c. psychology
d. sociology
d. sociology
What is the name of the traditional Arabic vocal style featuring microtonal variations?
a. Maqam
b. Manam
c. Masam
d. Awtar
a. Maqam
a. smurf
b. cat
c. carrot
d. ship
c. carrot
Find the intruder:
a. Warak Enab
b. yalanci
c. yabra'a
d. Dolma
b. yalanci
The main colour featured on the Tunisian wedding dress is red; true or false?
false; it is gold
who is the ancient Babylonian law maker?
a. Ibn Sina
b. Hammurabi
c. Samsu-Iluna
d. Al battani
b. Hammurabi
What are the 5 primary instruments used in traditional Arabic music?
1. oud
2. Qanoon
3. Nay
4. violin
5. Tabla
What does the word "iqthab/اقظب" mean in Jordanian?
hold on to something
What is considered a national dish of some North African countries? name four of these countries.
couscous is the national dish for many North African countries including Algeria, Moroco, Tunisia, and lybia
In Which arab city is the groom poked on their wedding day? (Hint: it's a city in Belad Alsham)
Homs