North African Figures
This artist grew in popularity post-World Cup 2022
Who is Dystinct?
The ancient North African indigenous people
Who are the Amazigh/Imazighen?
Traditional Moroccan pottery that shares its name with the dish cooked in it
What is Tajine?
The capital of Libya, home to the ancient ruins of Leptis Magna.
What is Libya?
This Arabic phrase, meaning “God willing,” is commonly used across North Africa, usually as an alternative to "no” by parents.
This football player of Algerian origin was on the winning team in the 1998 World Cup and most recently coached Real Madrid.
Who is Zeinedine Zidane?
This country began a series of political revolts that transcended into the rest of the Arab World in 2011, better known as the Arab Spring.
What is Tunisia?
This country has been nicknamed “The Mother of the World”
What is Egypt?
This is the largest desert in North Africa.
What is the Sahara Desert?
In Darija, this word is used to say "money" and is derived from Spanish.
What is flouss?
This Libyan leader ruled for over 40 years before being overthrown in 2011.
Who is Muammar Gaddafi?
This country is credited with the creation of Harissa
This river is the longest in Africa and runs through multiple North African countries.
What is the Nile River?
The word Maghreb, often used to refer to North Africa, means what?
What is the west or sunset?
This Egyptian ruler was the last active pharaoh of Ancient Egypt.
Who is Cleopatra?
This endangered language, spoken by a small population in Egypt, is a remnant of Ancient Egyptian.
What is Coptic?
This form of music, originating from Algeria, is known for its unique fusion of Arab and African influences.
What is Raï?
These mountains stretch across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
What are the Atlas Mountains?
“Wā” the Oranaïse word for “yes” is derived from this French word.
What is Ouais/Oui?
This Algerian Raï singer was assassinated in 1994 on charges of insurgency
Who is Cheb Hasni?
This ancient Tunisian city, once a rival to Rome, was destroyed and rebuilt by the Romans.
What is Carthage?
Parts of the first Star Wars film were filmed here
What is Tunisia? (Bonus Points: Tataouine)
The Blue City, famous for its striking blue-painted buildings, is located in this North African country.
What is Morocco? (Bonus: Chefchaouen)
Barsha - Country of Origin: Tunisia
What is a lot/many?