Language
Most difficult dialect/language for most people to understand in MENA
What is Moroccan Arabic?
Known as the tallest building in the world, located in the UAE
What is Burj Khalifa?
One country that makes up the Fertile Crescent region
What is Iraq?
This form of Middle Eastern folklore dance originated in the Levant Region
What is Dabkeh?
Mashed chickpeas paste that is commonly eaten with bread
What is Hummus?
Only country that says laban to define milk
What is Egypt?
Known as the most sacred site in Islam located in Saudi Arabia
What is Masjid Al Haraam (Al Kaabah)?
Three countries that make up the Nile Valley Region
What is Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia?
Famous Persian musician known as “Ebi”
Who is Ebrahim Hamedi?
Famous MENA dessert which originated in Nablus, Palestine
What is Knafeh?
Only country that says Waraq dawali to define grape leaves
What is Palestine?
Known as one of the finest buildings in Cyprus
What is Buyuk Han?
Four countries that make up the Levant region
What is Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan?
Famous Egyptian musician of the 20th century
Who is Umm Kulthumm?
A meal that is known and named for flipping it upside down
What is Makloubeh?
Only five countries that don’t speak Arabic
What is Iran, Cyprus, Turkey, Ethiopia, and Israel?
Known as one of ancient 7 wonders of the world, located in Iraq
What is Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
Five countries that make up the Maghreb.
What Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania, and Libya?
This popular folklore dance originated in Turkey
What is Bar?
A dish of crushed wheat commonly eaten in North Africa
What is Kous Kous?
Most widely spoken languages in MENA
What is Arabic, Turkish, Berber, Kurdish, French, Amazigh, and English?
Known as the “Eye of Africa” located in Mauritania
What is Richat Structure?
Seven countries that make up the Arabian Peninsula.
What is Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain?
This popular traditional dance originated in Ethiopia
What is Eskitsa?
Popular Moraccan dish made of meat and vegetables
What is Tajin?