cuisine
This is a savory spread made from mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
Hummus!
This traditional Arab folk dance is usually performed in lines and includes stomping.
Dabke
Which was the most recent Middle Eastern empire to fall?
Ottoman Empire!
This country is home to Petra, an ancient city known for its rose-colored rock.
Jordan
Who sang Ya Tab Tab?
Nancy Ajram
These stuffed grape leaves are considered a staple in Levantine dishes.
This Egyptian singer was known as 'Star of the East' and her longest song is almost an hour long.
Umm Kulthum
Which country was regarded as the heart of the Arab Spring?
Egypt!
This historically rich country's capital is Tehran.
Iran
Who sang Kifak Enta?
Fairuz
This beloved pastry is made of layers of dough, nuts, honey, and syrup.
Baklava!
This instrument for smoking can be found in cafes and living rooms alike.
Hookah/Shisha!
Which country is known for its 1979 popular revolution?
Iran!
Which two major rivers flow mainly through modern-day Iraq?
Tigris and Euphrates
Which Middle Eastern Football player played for Liverpool FC?
Mo Salah
This Egyptian dish combines rice, lentils, pasta, and tomato sauce.
Koshary!
This pear-shaped wooden instrument is widely used in Arabic music.
The oud!
Which country has throughout modern history been ruled by the same family?
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
What's the most highly populated country in the Arab world?
Egypt!
Which Iraqi architect designed the One Thousand Museum Miami
Zaha Hadid
This Moroccan stew is named after the clay pot it's traditionally cooked in.
Tagine!
This traditional drum is shaped like a goblet and used in folk music.
Tabla
Syria and Egypt
Name three countries in the Arab world with the highest populations of Kurds.
Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq
Who sang Man Amadeh Am?
Gogoosh