The anglicized name for this wish-granting being first appeared in 18th-century translations of 1001 Nights from the French
What is a genie
100
David Lean directs a British Officer helping to lead a guerilla war against the Ottoman Empire during World War 1
What is Lawrence of Arabia
100
Something you get a cobra on its birthday
What is a Snake's cake
100
The Pharaohs of this civilization's Middle Kingdom were the first in their society to advocate the writing of literature on papyrus
What is Egypt
100
This sketch comedy group member's favorite food is cheesecake
Who is Noora
200
In Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, this is the phrase used to open the door to the thieves' lair
What is Open Sesame
200
Steven Speilberg directs an archaeologist fighting Nazis in Egypt while searching for an ancient treasure
What is Raiders of the Lost Arc
200
If Harry Potter was a reptile
What is a Lizard Wizard
200
Before this city was conquered by the Ottomans it was known as the crossroads of the world
What is Constantinople (Istanbul)
200
They've never played Jeopardy! before
Who is Rua
300
One of the Stories in 1001 Nights sees a prince go to India and purchase a magic flying one of these
What is a carpet
300
Ben Affleck directs Ben Affleck on his journey to save a group of American diplomats during the Iranian Hostage Crisis
What is Argo
300
A falcon that spends all its time in Swem
What is a Bird Nerd
300
Mesopotamia had this nickname based on its location relative to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
What is 'Land Between the Two Rivers'
300
They've only been to a movie theatre once
Who is Sophia
400
The Disney character Aladdin was from an unspecified location in the Middle East. The original story that the film is based on, however, had him from this region.
What is China
400
Kathryn Bigelow directs an American bomb disposal team in Iraq fighting against insurgents and themselves
What is The Hurt Locker
400
An Abyssinian argument
What is a Cat Spat
400
For much of the Early to High Middle Ages the Middle East was dominated by these two Islamic Caliphates
What are the Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates
400
Their proudest moment was when they scored 100% on Sporcle's countries of the world quiz
Who is Erin
500
Eight stories in 1001 Nights are devoted to the seven voyages of this titular sailor
Who is Sinbad
500
Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud direct a young girl coming of age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution
What is Persepolis
500
A baby scarab
What is a Fetal Beetle
500
During the Cold War, this Middle Eastern leader played a key role in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement between the US and USSR