MOROCCO HISTORY
Founded in 859 AD by Fatima al-Fihri, this Moroccan institution is recognized by UNESCO and Guinness World Records as the oldest continually operating university in the world.
The University of al-Qarawiyyin (or Al-Kairaouine) in Fez
What is the traditional, loose-fitting, hooded robe worn by both men and women in Morocco, often seen in various colors and fabrics?
DJELLABA
3 HEARTS
Insects can be harmful or helpful. One example of a helpful insect is the ________ because it helps pollinate crops.
BEE
What can you catch but not throw ?
COLD
What year did Morocco officially gain its independence from French and Spanish protectorate rule?
1956
What is the name for a traditional Moroccan marketplace, often a maze of narrow alleys filled with vendors selling everything from spices to carpets?
SOUK
Snakes, lizards, and turtles are from which family?
THE REPTILES
How many wings do dragonflies have?
4 WINGS
What goes up but never comes down?
YOUR AGE
Name the dynasty that currently rules Morocco, having been in power since the 17th century.
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THE ALAOUITE DYNASTY
What type of vibrant, geometric patterns and designs are commonly seen in Moroccan tiles, pottery, and architecture?
ZELLIGE
SORRY
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What do insects that have chewing mouthparts usually eat?
PLANTS AND LEAVES
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
SEVEN "7"
What was the name of the conflict that saw a brief border dispute between Morocco and Algeria in 1963, soon after both countries gained independence?
THE SAND WAR
What is the primary musical instrument of Gnawa music, a three-stringed bass lute with a distinct percussive sound?
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SINTIR / GUEMBRI
What is the slowest animal in the world?
SLOTH
What animal can carry up to 5000 times its body weight?
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THE ANT
What is more useful when it is broken?
EGGS
This ancient Roman ruin site, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located near Meknes and features impressive mosaics and a triumphal arch.
VOLUBILIS
What is the common name for the protective hand-shaped amulet, often seen in Moroccan jewelry and decor, believed to ward off the evil eye?
THE HAND OF FATIMA
An animal that eats mainly plants is called a "Herbivore".
An animal that eats mainly meat is called a "Carnivore".
What do we call an animal that eats both plants and meat ?
OMNIVORE
Insects have these to sense and feel the world.
ANTENNA
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
JOKER X2 :)
STEPS