Geography
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North African Cuisine
100

Which North African country is the largest in Africa by land area?

Algeria

100

Which ancient civilization built the Pyramids of Giza?

Ancient Egypt

100

What is the main language spoken in Morocco?

Arabic

100

Which Islamic holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is widely celebrated across North Africa?

Eid al-Fitr

100

What is a popular grilled meat dish found throughout North Africa, often skewered?

kebab (or brochette)

200

The longest river in the world flows through Which North African country?

Egypt

200

Which famous Carthaginian general crossed the Alps with elephants to attack Rome?

Hannibal

200

What is the traditional dish of North Africa made from steamed semolina grains?

couscous

200

The festival, celebrated in Tunisia, honouring the olive harvest, a key crop in North African cuisine is called...

The Olive Festival

200

A spicy North African sauce made from red chili peppers, garlic, and spices, often served with bread is called...

Harissa

300

What is the capital of Morocco?

Rabat

300

The Arab-Muslim expansion into North Africa began during which century?

The 7th century

300

What famous North African spice mix known for its rich flavour and includes cumin, coriander, and turmeric?

Ras el Hanout

300

Celebrated on the Winter Solstice, this Berber New Year is called...

Yennayer

300

What Tunisian egg-based dish is similar to an omelet and includes ingredients like parsley and potato?

Brik

400

What is the desert that covers most of North Africa called?

Sahara Desert

400

The French colonized which North African country in 1830, leading to a long struggle for independence?

Algeria

400

What North African musical genre combines Berber, Arab, and Andalusian influences?

Rai

400

What is the spring festival celebrated with dances and songs to bring in a prosperous harvest in Morocco called?

The Cherry Festival

400

What famous Moroccan dish is a slow-cooked stew made in an earthenware pot, often with lamb or chicken?

Tagine

500

Which mountain range stretches through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia?

Atlas Mountains

500

Which city was the capital of the powerful Almoravid and Almohad dynasties?

Marrakech

500

The festival of carpets takes place annually in which North African country?

Tunisia

500

In Algeria, this traditional festival celebrating the nomadic Tuareg culture and their camel-racing heritage is called...

The Targui Camel Festiva

500

In Algeria, this dish made from semolina flour is a traditional staple, particularly during Ramadan. What is it?

Chekhchoukha