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What does the word Maghreb mean in Arabic?
The farthest west/Where the sun sets
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Where do most of Algerian's people live and why?
Most of Algerian's people live near the coast because of the rivers and access to fresh water. Southern and Central Algeria form part of the vast Sahara Desert where only an occasional oasis can provide water.
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For what foods is Belgium famous for? (3)
Waffles, Chocolate, French Fries (invented there)
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What does Haiti's name mean?
Haiti's name comes from the Arawak word "ayiti" which means land of the mountains.
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What country is famous for inventing the Duffel Bag, and why did they call it that?
Belgium. It was named after the town from which they originated.
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What countries are located in the Maghreb? What continent are they on?
Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia Africa
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What is the weather like in Algeria? What is a sirocco?
In the capital the temperature ranges from around 60 degrees in the winter and 85 degrees in the summer, although it can get much hotter inland. A sirocco is a hot sandy wind that is common in the summer time. The Algerians have even planted 930 miles of trees to act as a barrier against the sandy winds.
200
What children's cartoon originated in Belgium? What is the original name for them?
The Smurfs. Originally known as Les Schtroumpfs. No that's not a typo.
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Haiti borders what other country?
The Dominican Republic
200
Which country produced every baseball used in the United States National Baseball League?
Haiti
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What is the most commonly eaten food in Morocco?
Couscous. This is a traditional dish of tiny grains of steamed wheat which is cooked by steaming. Usually it is served with a meat or vegetable stew poured over it.
300
What is the most popular sport in Algeria?
Soccer
300
What U.S. state is comparable in size to Belgium?
Maryland
300
The population of Haiti is made of up former slaves that were brought to the colony to grow sugar, cotton, and coffee at the time. Today, Haiti is the only country in the world that did what?
Haiti is the only country in the world to have been created as a result of a revolt by black slaves.
300
Which country has the second largest mosque (place of worship) in the World? It can hold 100,000 people under its roof and in its courtyard combined.
Morocco
400
What is the souk?
The Souk is a large outdoor market held in a city square. you can find food, clothing, toys, tools, rugs, crafts, and so much more.
400
In the desert, camel racing is popular. Riders race along a long stretch of field. How fast can these camels run?
up to 40 miles per hour
400
Southern Belgium, called Wallonia, is known for it's natural caves. What are they called? How are they made?
The are called Grottoes. They are hollowed out by water.
400
Haitians celebrate All Soul's Day also known as All Saint's Day. What is this holiday and in what month is it celebrated?
All Soul's Day/All Saint's Day is celebrated on November 2nd. Families visit cemeteries, pray, and leave food for their dead ancestors. This is a day to honor those who are no longer with us.
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Adolphe Sax, the man who invented the saxophone, was from which country?
Belgium
500
Name one of the three movies mentioned in your packet that were filmed in Morocco.
Lawrence of Arabia The Mummy Black Hawk Down
500
What is Rai?
Algerians are famous for their folk and pop music known as Rai. It has an especially strong rhythm and beat. Artists usually sing about topical social issues such as freedom, peace, and modernizing traditional values. One of the most famous Rai artists is Cheb Khaled.
500
Belgium is located to the North, South, East, or West of France?
North
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What does Creole mean?
Creole is a a stable, full-fledged language that originated from a mixture of two or more languages. Haitian Creole is a mix of French and various African languages as well as some Spanish and English.
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In what month is Mademoiselle's Birthday?
August