Arabic Varieties
How many main categories/varieties of Arabic language are there?
Two
What is the holy month of fasting in Islam called?
Ramadan
Arabic is the official or co-official of ________ countries.
23
Arabic is written from __________ to __________.
Right to Left
In which country is Petra, an ancient city famous for its rock-cut architecture?
Jordan
True or false: Dialects of Arabic are NOT written languages
True- Dialects are spoken Arabic
What is the traditional Arabic music and dance gathering, often involving line dancing?
Dabke
These countries are located in ________ __________ and the _________ ___________.
North Africa and the Middle East
How many letters are in the Arabic alphabet?
28
Which country is known as the "Land of the Pharaohs" and is famous for its ancient pyramids?
Egypt
What contexts/situations is Modern Standard Arabic used in?
Education, literature, media, government
What is the traditional dress worn by men in many Arab countries?
The traditional dress worn by men is called a "thobe" or "Abaya".
The Middle East and North Africa are sometimes combined and known as ____ ______ _________.
The Arab World
True or False: Arabic is a gendered language. This means everything is categorized as either masculine or feminine.
True
In which Arab country is the historic city of Marrakech, known for its vibrant markets, palaces, and gardens?
Morrocco
How many Arabic dialects are there?
5
Maghrebi (North African), Egyptian, Shaami (Levantine), Khaliji (Gulfi), Iraqi
When do Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr?
Right after Ramadan
Arabic is the ______th most widely spoken language in the world.
5th
Each letter in the Arabic alphabet has __________ forms (shapes).
Four
Which Arabian Gulf country is home to the iconic man-made Palm Jumeirah and Burj Khalifa?
The UAE
How do we say Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) in Arabic?
الفصحى
Al-FusHa
What is the cube-shaped building in Mecca, towards which Muslims pray, called?
The cube-shaped building is called the "Kaaba"
In addition to daily life, what other context is Arabic commonly used in?
Religious contexts; there are many Islamic countries where Arabic is used for religious reasons, but not in daily life
How many vowels does Arabic have?
*Bonus: How many long vowels and how many short vowels?
6 vowels total,
Three long vowels and three short vowels
In which Arabic country can you find the historic city of Cartage?
Tunisia