Languages & Literature
The primary language spoken by most Egyptians today.
What is Arabic?
This empire, centered in modern-day Turkey, controlled much of the SWANA region for centuries until the early 20th century.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
The lowest point on Earth’s surface that borders Palestine and Jordan.
What is The Dead Sea
Bella Hadid is model who famously advocates for this country.
What is Palestine
This Levantine dance, performed in a line with synchronized steps, is popular in Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine.
What is dabke?
This group, indigenous to North Africa, speaks Tamazight and other related languages.
Who are the Amazigh?
In 1948, hundreds of thousands of people from this group were displaced during the Nakba.
Who are the Palestinians
The ancient city of Palmyra, once a hub of trade routes, lies in this modern country.
What is Syria
This Egyptian footballer won the 2025 PFA Player of the Year award
Who is Mohamed Salah?
Couscous, a staple dish made from semolina, is especially associated with this North African country.
What is Morocco?
The Palestinian poet who wrote "Silence for Gaza."
Who is Mahmoud Darwish?
This North African country fought a brutal war of independence against France from 1954 to 1962.
What is Algeria?
Roughly 10 SWANA countries (Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, etc.) have ruins form this ancient civilization.
What is the Roman Empire
This actor of Egyptian descent has been in projects such as Oppenheimer and Mr. Robot
Who is Rami Malek
In Iran, this Persian celebration marks the first day of spring and includes jumping over fires and family gatherings.
What is Nowruz?
This minority group of Iraq and Syria preserved their liturgy in the language Aramaic.
Who are the Assyrians?
These are the ancestors of many Lebanese and were known for their trade in the famous tyrian purple dye and cedar wood.
Who are the Phoenicians
The 4 countries that make up the Arabian Desert
What are Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, and Yemen.
This Lebanese singer is one of the most celebrated singers in the history of the Arab world. She performed songs such as Li Beirut and Kifak Enta.
Who is Fairuz?
This Afghan traditional dance, performed at weddings and celebrations, features fast footwork and colorful clothing.
What is Attan?
The epic of Shahnameh, written by Ferdowsi, is a cornerstone of this people’s literature.
Who are the Persians?
The Abbasid Caliphate established its capital in this Iraqi city.
What is Baghdad?
Mount Damavand, the highest peak in the Middle East, is located in this country.
What is Iran?
In 2023, this Gulf country’s capital hosted the Formula 1 Grand Prix, attracting global fans and celebrities.
What is Qatar?
This Turkish folk dance, performed in a circle, is popular in rural Anatolia and often accompanies weddings and festivals.
What is Halay?