Food
Hummus is traditionally made using what main ingredient?
What are chickpeas?
This Arabic word meaning "peace" is commonly used as a greeting throughout the Muslim world.
What is salaam?
Vibrant powders called gulal fill the air during this colorful spring festival celebrated across India and Nepal.
What is Holi?
A long tunic, loose trousers, and often a matching scarf or dupatta come together to form this traditional South Asian outfit.
What is Shalwar Kameez?
Home to the city of Dubai, this Middle Eastern country is made up of seven emirates.
What is the United Arab Emirates?
Finish the name of this popular drink: Mango ____
What is lassi?
Spoken in Sri Lanka by the majority ethnic group, this language belongs to the Indo-Aryan language family.
What is Sinhala?
Derived from an Arabic word meaning “sitting area,” this traditional reception space is used for welcoming and entertaining guests.
What is a Majlis?
Also called a shemagh, this traditional Middle Eastern headscarf is commonly worn by men and may be secured with a black cord called an agal.
What is a Keffiyeh?
This body of water separates the Arabian Peninsula from North Eastern Africa.
What is the Red Sea?
This dish is made with eggs cooked in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce.
What is shakshuka?
This South Asian language is known for having no grammatical gender
What is Bengali?
Known for bringing Qawwali music to audiences around the world, this legendary Pakistani singer became an international icon.
Who is Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan?
Grooms across South Asia may wear this formal, knee-length coat featuring front buttons and a high collar.
What is a Sherwani?
Made up of more than 1,000 islands, this South Asian nation is the smallest country in Asia by land area.
What are the Maldives?
This country is especially famous for tangine
What is Morocco?
Spoken across parts of Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey, this language belongs to the Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family.
What is Kurdish?
Dancers often hold hands or link shoulders while performing this traditional Levantine folk dance at weddings and celebrations.
What is Dabke?
Known for its loose fit and distinctive pointed hood, this traditional robe is worn across North Africa, especially in Morocco.
What is a Djellaba?
Stretching through several South Asian countries, this mountain range contains Mount Everest.
What are the Himalayas?
This expensive spice comes from a flower and is used in many Persian dishes
What is saffron?
Ancient scholar Pāṇini wrote one of history’s most influential works on grammar for this classical language of India.
What is Sanskrit?
Meaning “smelling the breeze,” this ancient Egyptian spring festival is traditionally celebrated outdoors and includes foods such as feseekh.
What is Sham el-Nessim?
Named after a Moroccan city, this brimless red felt hat with a black tassel became popular during the Ottoman era.
What is a Fez (Tarboosh)?
This North African country is the largest country in Africa by land area
What is Algeria?