Country Capitals
The capital of Egypt
Cairo
This civilization, located in present-day Iraq, is credited with inventing the wheel.
Mesopotamia
This desert, the largest in the world, covers much of North Africa.
Saharan Desert
This Egyptian structure is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world.
The Great Pyramids
This legendary Egyptian singer is known as “The Voice of Egypt”
Umm Kulthum
The capital of Iraq
Baghdad
This ancient civilization along the Nile was known for mummification and hieroglyphics.
Ancient Egypt
This river is the lifeline of Egypt and has been crucial for civilization for thousands of years.
Nile River
The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, is located in this city.
Dubai
This Lebanese singer is famous worldwide and often performs in Arabic, French, and English; she is known for hits like Ya Tabtab Wa Dallaa
Nancy Ajram
The capital of Morocco
Marrakech
These people of North Africa built the city of Carthage and were famous sailors.
Phoenicians
This mountain range runs along the northwest coast of Africa and stretches through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Atlas Mountains
Duras Europos, one of the oldest surviving churches is located in which MENA country
Syria
This Egyptian pop star, sometimes called the “King of Arabic Pop,” has been active since the 1990s and is known for dance-heavy performances.
Amr Diab
The capital of Jordan
Amman
This empire, centered in modern Iran, was founded by Cyrus the Great and was known for a royal road system.
Persian Empire
This peninsula connects Africa to Asia and is home to the countries of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
Arabian Peninsula
Al Aqsa Mosque, a significant location for Muslims is located where?
Jerusalem, Palestine
This famous Lebanese singer, known for songs like Kifak Inta, has been performing since the 1950s and is a cultural icon.
Fairuz
The capital of Yemen
Sanaa
The Sumerians created this type of writing, inscribed on clay tablets with a reed stylus.
Cuneiform
This salt lake, shared by Jordan, Israel, and Palestine, is the lowest point on Earth’s surface
The Dead Sea
Which country built 8 stadiums for the 2022 World up
Qatar
This Lebanese singer-songwriter is known for hits like Ma Fi Nom and 3 Daqat, which went viral globally.
Abu