Geography
What desert covers much of North Africa?
The Sahara Desert
What dip made from chickpeas is popular across the region?
Hummus
What ancient civilization built the pyramids?
Ancient Egyptians
What holy month do Muslims fast during?
Ramadan
What Egyptian singer is known as the “Star of the East”?
What river runs through Egypt and Sudan?
The Nile River
What dessert made from shredded pastry and cheese is popular in Palestine?
Knafeh
What empire ruled much of the Middle East for over 600 years until 1922? (APWH)
The Ottoman Empire
What instrument similar to a lute is common in Arabic music?
The Oud
What Lebanese designer is famous for couture dresses worn at the Oscars?
Elie Saab
What sea separates Africa and the Arabian Peninsula?
The Red Sea
What stuffed grape leaf dish is common in many MENA countries?
Dolma/Warak Enab
What 7th-century religion began in the Arabian Peninsula?
Islam
What traditional coffee is served very strong and often with cardamom?
Arabic Coffee
What Jordanian queen is known for humanitarian work and education advocacy?
Queen Rania
What is the capital of Morocco?
Rabat
What spice blend commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking means “top of the shop” in Arabic?
Rad el hanout
What trade route connected Asia, the Middle East, and Europe? (APWH)
The Silk Road
What celebration marks the end of Ramadan?
Eid Al-Fitr
What Egyptian footballer starred for Liverpool?
Mohamed Salah
What two continents does Turkey sit between?
Europe and Asia
What drink made from yogurt is common in Turkey and the Levant?
Ayran
What agreement secretly divided Ottoman Lands between Britain and France in 1916? (APWH)
Sykes-Picot Agreement
What patterned floor art made with small tiles is famous in Morocco?
What famous Tunisian-French designer founded the YSL fashion house?
Yves Saint Laurent