Food
What is the Palestinian dish made of rice, chicken, and onions and cualiflower often served with yogurt?
Maqluba
How do you say “peace be upon you” in Arabic?
Asalam Alaikum
What is the traditional black-and-white checkered scarf associated with Palestine called?
Keffiyeh
Which city is home to Al-Aqsa Mosque?
Jerusalem, Palestine
What is the capital of Jordan?
Amman
What Syrian dessert is made of shredded pastry filled with cheese and soaked in syrup?
Kunafah
What language is spoken by most people in Pakistan?
Urdu
What colorful, layered Somali garment is typically worn by women?
Diraac
Which Prophet (peace be upon him) is associated with the splitting of the Red Sea in Egypt?
Prophet Musa (as)
What river flows through Palestine and Jordan?
Jordan River
What is the famous Jordanian dish made with lamb, rice, and jameed (fermented yogurt)?
Mansaf
How do you say “God is great” in Arabic?
Allahu Akbar
What traditional outfit, worn in Pakistan, consists of a long tunic and baggy pants?
Shalwar Kameez
The famous "Maqam of Ibrahim" is located in which holy site?
Mekkah
Which country is known as the “Land of Milk and Honey”?
Palestine
What Afghan dish features rice cooked with carrots, raisins, and lamb?
Kabuli Palao
Which 2 languages are primarily spoken in Afghanistan?
Dari and Pashto
What type of hat is commonly worn by men in Afghanistan as part of traditional attire?
Pakola
Which country has Al-Azhar University, one of the oldest Islamic institutions in the world?
Egypt
What Syrian city is often called the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world?
Damascus
What Somali dish is a type of pasta with a spiced meat sauce influenced by Italian cuisine?
Suugo Suqaar
How do you say “thank you” in Somali?
Mahadsanid
This traditional garment is worn by men in Jordan and is a symbol of national identity.
Dishdasha
Which country is home to the Grand Umayyad Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in the world?
Syria
What is the national sport of Afghanistan?
Buzkashi