Geography
Food
Misc.
Traditions
Holidays
100
What is the capital of Iran?
Tehran
100
Name this food.
Lavashak
100
Name 3 languages spoken in the Middle East
Farsi, Hebrew, Turkish, etc.
100
After meals, you pass this around to enjoy
Chai
100
This month-long period consists of fasting from sunrise to sunset
Ramadan
200
What country does this flag belong to?
Egypt
200
Name this food
Dolma
200
What is the most common Middle Eastern food in America?
Hummus
200
On Christmas Eve most Jews can be found eating this meal.
Chinese Food
200
This Iranian holiday is marked by the first day of spring
Nowruz
300
Name 3 countries in the Middle East
Cyprus, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, Palestine, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran, Turkey, Oman, Yemen, Israel
300
Name this food
Baba Ghanoush
300
What year did the Iranian Revolution begin?
1978
300
Found primarily in Turkey, people go to these "baths" to relax and deep cleanse
The Hamman
300
This Jewish Holiday consists of eating apples and honey
Rosh Hashanah
400
What country is between Jordan and Oman?
Saudi Arabia
400
What is the most popular food in the Middle East?
Falafel
400
What is the most popular country to visit in the Middle East?
Egypt or UAE
400
What is the name of the most popular Arabic dance performed at special events?
The Dabke
400
What is the date of Armenian Christmas?
January 7
500
What is the largest city in the Middle East?
Istanbul,Turkey
500
What country is Tabbouleh originally from?
Lebanon
500
On what holiday do Israelis go out and plant trees?
Tub Bishvat
500
What are 5 of the 7 essential items placed on the haft - seen?
- english or farsi
(hint they all start with S in farsi)
1. Sabzeh (sprouted wheat, lentils, or barley)
2. Samanu (sweet pudding)
3. Senjed (dried oleaster fruit)
4. Seer (garlic cloves)
5. Seeb (apples)
6. Somaq (crushed spice)
7. Serkeh (vinegar)
500
What is the memorial day in Armenia called?
Bonus 50 points: What month is it in?
Genocide Remembrance Day
April 24 (month of April)