MENA

STEM

100

This branch of mathematics was invented by a Persian mathematician in Baghdad and its name comes from the Arabic word "al-jabr."

What is Algebra

200

Ancient Egyptians developed early understanding of this mathematical branch to build the pyramids. 

What is Geometry 

300

This number system, developed by Moroccan Scholars and brought to the Western world, replaced Roman numerals and is what we use today! 

What are Arabic Numerals 

400

The word "algorithm," used today to describe the step-by-step instructions that power everything from Google searches to TikTok feeds, originally came from the Latinized version of this Persian mathematician's name.

Who is Al-Khwarizmi

500

This diagnostic technology works by aligning hydrogen atoms in the body with a magnetic field was invented by Armenian-American doctor, Dr. Raymond Damadian. 

What is an MRI machine

Inventions

100

This invention's foundations were created by Arab physicist Ibn al-Haytham in Cairo, Egypt, and its name comes from the Arabic word 'qumra,' meaning dark room.

What is a camera 

200

These two MENA countries helped advance our agricultural system by innovating irrigation and perfecting techniques. 

Morocco and Iran 

300

This Armenian inventor patented the principle behind color television in 1908, decades before it became a commercial reality, yet remains largely unknown outside his home country.

Who is Hovannes Adamian

400

The Phoenician alphabet is considered the ancestor of nearly every alphabet used in the Western world today, including Greek, Latin, Arabic, and Hebrew. This means that when you write your name in English, you are using a system that traces back to ancient traders on the coast of this modern-day country. 

What is Lebanon 

500

While ancient Egyptians had early cleansing substances, the first true hard soap bar using olive oil and lye, which is nearly identical to what we use today, was perfected by chemists in this MENA country. 

What is Syria 

Food and Culture

100

This MENA country invented a beloved drink that is now enjoyed all over the world: coffee 

What is Yemen 

200

This Israeli-founded navigation platform revolutionized driving by allowing users to report traffic, accidents, and other driving hazards in real time.

What is Waze 

300

This dairy product was discovered by accident in ancient Mesopotamia which is modern day Iraq. 

What is yogurt

400

The first cafe was found here

What is Constantinople, Turkey 

500

The oldest melody in the world, The Hurrian Hymn, was written down on tablets. These tablets still exist and contain the earliest known written musical notations. 

What is Syria