Famous Figures
This famous Egyptian actor, often referred to as the "King of Egyptian Cinema," starred in over 150 films.
Who is Omar Sharif?
This Middle Eastern dish made of chickpeas, garlic, lemon, and tahini is a popular dip.
What is Hummus?
This ancient city, once the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its rock-cut architecture.
What is Petra?
In 1979, this country became the first Arab nation to sign a peace treaty with Israel.
What is Egypt?
This famous Lebanese-American poet is best known for his book The Prophet, which has been translated into over 50 languages.
Who is Khalil Gibran?
This Saudi Arabian journalist was a prominent critic of the government and was tragically murdered in 2018.
Who is Jamal Khashoggi?
A popular dish in many Arab countries, this meat-filled pastry is often served during the month of Ramadan.
What is Samboosa?
The Great Pyramids of Giza are located in this city, which is also home to the Sphinx.
What is Cairo?
This war, which lasted from 2003 to 2011, involved a coalition of forces led by the United States
What is the Iraq War?
This Syrian-born poet, who fled his homeland during the early years of the civil war, is famous for his political poetry and themes of exile.
Who is Nizar Qabbani?
Known as the founder of modern Egypt, this leader's political career shaped the nation's history from the 1950s onward.
Who is Gamal Abdel Nasser?
This slow-cooked stew, often made with lamb or chicken, is typically served over couscous and is a staple of Moroccan cuisine.
What is Tajine?
This iconic mosque in Istanbul, originally built as a cathedral, was later converted into a mosque and now serves as a museum.
What is Hagia Sophia?
This uprising, which began in 2011, led to widespread protests across the Arab world.
What is the Arab Spring?
This famous Palestinian leader was the founder of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and served as its chairman for decades.
Who is Yasser Arafat?
This famous Lebanese singer, known as the "Queen of Arab Pop," has a music career spanning decades.
Who is Fairouz?
This sweet, flaky pastry made with layers of filo dough, filled with nuts, and soaked in syrup, is a popular treat in the Levant.
What is Baklava?
This towering structure in Dubai is the tallest building in the world.
What is Burj Khalifa?
The 1990-1991 Gulf War saw a coalition of forces liberate this country after its invasion by Iraq.
What is Kuwait?
This famous Palestinian writer and philosopher, known for his critiques of colonialism and his advocacy for pan-Arab unity, was influential in 20th-century Arab intellectual life.
Who is Edward Said?
Known as the "father of modern Arabic music," this Lebanese composer and musician played a significant role in shaping Arabic classical music.
Who is Zaki Nassif?
This traditional Egyptian dish, made with fava beans, rice, and a variety of spices, is often served with fried onions and sometimes eggplant.
What is Koshari?
Known as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, this capital of Syria is also home to the Umayyad Mosque.
What is Damascus?
In 1956, this country nationalized the Suez Canal, leading to a military intervention by Britain, France, and Israel, which was met with international condemnation.
What is Egypt?
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