Geography
Located in southern Jordan, this ancient city carved into rose-red sandstone cliffs was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom.
The Petra
What is the last remaining wonder of the ancient world?
What is the Pyramids of Giza
What is the traditional long, flowing garment worn in many SWANA countries?
What is a thobe? (or Jalabeya)
Who is the SWANA Student Organization treasurer
Hassan or Chris
This ancient Egyptian language, still used in Christian church services today, is considered the final stage of the ancient Egyptian language?
What is Coptic?
What is the longest river in the world, which flows through Egypt and Sudan
What is the Nile River?
Who was the last Pharaoh of Egypt?
What is Cleopatra
What instrument is commonly used in SWANA music?
What is Oud?
Who founded SWANA?
What is Mary?
This Palestinian city, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, hosts thousands of Christian pilgrims every Easter and Christmas at its famous basilica.
What is Bethlehem?
This mountain range stretches across northern Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia the backbone of Northwest Africa.
The Atlas Mountains
Which SWANA country built the first university?
What is Morocco?
This holy month observed by Muslims across the SWANA region involves fasting from dawn to sunset and ends with a major celebration
What is Ramadan?
When was SWANA at CSUF founded?
What is 2019?
What is is the name of the fasting period that Christians across the SWANA region observe before Easter
What is Lent?
This strait connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman is a critical chokepoint for global oil exports.
The Strait of Hormuz
What country has the oldest library in the world?
What is Iraq?
This Persian New Year celebration, marking the first day of spring, is observed by Iranians, Kurds, Afghans, and other SWANA communities worldwide.
What is Nowruz?
What is the room location of SWANA DIRC
What is PLS-170?
This spring flower is commonly associated with Easter and symbolizes rebirth and renewal
What is a lilly?
What is the largest SWANA country by land area?
What is Algeria?
This North African country was the only Arab nation to successfully transition to democracy after the Arab Spring, earning its civil society a Nobel Peace Prize in 2015
What is Tunisia?
This traditional Sudanese drink, made from dried hibiscus flowers and served cold, is a staple at celebrations across the country?
What is Karkadeh?
What are the 9 SWANA student organizations
What is SWANA, LSA, IRANSA, Muslim Tech Collaborative, MSA, Coptic Club, SJP, Armenian student organization, Afghan Student organization?
What is the ancient Christian calendar
What is the Julian calendar?