Geography
What is the name for the eastern region of the Mediterranean consisting of the coastal regions of Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan?
The Levant
What is the main ingredient of hummus?
Chickpeas
What are the colors of the Lebanese flag?
White and red with a central green cedar tree
Known as the "Jewel of Lebanon," this iconic Lebanese singer is celebrated for her contributions to Arab music and her powerful, touching performances.
Fairuz
This Arab country is sometimes called the "Land of Two Holy Mosques" in reference to its status as the birthplace of Islam. What country is it?
Saudi Arabia
What is the only island country that is geographically in the Middle East?
Bahrain
What seeds is Tahini made of?
Sesame
In which modern-day country would you have found Mesopotamia?
Iraq
Which iconic Egyptian singer, often referred to as the "Star of the East," had a career spanning over 50 years and was celebrated for her powerful voice and emotive performances?
Umm Kulthum
How many letters are there in the Arabic alphabet?
28
Which Arab country is the only one without a desert?
Lebanon
The English name for the spice commonly ground in with Arabic coffee is?
Cardamon
In 1956, Morocco gained independence from what country?
France
Which traditional Arab musical instrument is known for its pear-shaped body?
Oud
Which Arab country is often referred to as the "Land of Black Gold" due to its significant oil reserves?
Kuwait
How many countries have Arabic as a first or second language?
25
What would you pour over a cooked pan of baklawa?
Atar
The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) was created in what year?
1964
In 2011, Nancy Ajram served as one of the judges on what Arab popular television singing competition.
Arab Idol
What is the name of the ancient alphabet, believed to be the ancestor of many modern alphabets?
Phoenician alphabet
What is the capital of Libya?
Tripoli
What is the name of the famous Iraqi dish of fish from the Tigris River grilled with spices, onions, and other vegetables?
Mazgouf
On December 2, 1971, the United Arab Emirates was officially established. How many emirates initially formed the UAE?
Six
What is the name of the song written by Egyptian rapper Wegz feature on the official FIFA world cup soundtrack?
Ezz Al Arab
Which Arab country is sometimes called the "Land of the Date Palm" due to its significant production of dates?
Tunisia
What is the name of the highest peak in the Arab world?
Jebel Toubkal
What do the words "Baba Ghanoush" literally mean in English?
Spoiled Father
Which country was suspended from the Arab league for 10 years from 1979 to 1989?
Egypt
What is the name of the national anthem of Oman?
Nasheed As-Salaam As-Sultani
What type of poetry is commonly read by the Bedouin tribes in Syria and Jordan, and indeed throughout much of the Arab world?
Nabati Poetry
What is the waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean?
Strait of Hormuz
What is the national dish of Syria?
Kibbeh
Who succeeded Egypt’s former president Nasser?
Anwar Sadat
Finish the Lyric “El layla bel layl, namshi share3 el neil, quhwat bi mizaji, ______.”
Enta el Sukar
Lebanon is known for its capital city, Beirut. What is the meaning behind the name "Beirut," and what historical significance does it hold?
"Beirut" is derived from the Canaanite word "Biruta," meaning "wells." The city has a rich history dating back thousands of years and has been a key cultural and economic center in the region.
What is the largest Arab country in terms of land mass?
Algeria
What Sudanese drink is made from corn?
Abre/7elo mor
What city is the world's oldest and continuously inhabited city in the world?
Damascus, Syria
In which country did the musical genre of "Rai" originate, blending traditional folk music with elements of Western pop, rock, and reggae?
Algeria
Who said this quote: "I've seen and met angels wearing the disguise of ordinary people living ordinary lives."
A) Nizar Qabbani
B) Al-Ma'arri
C) Rumi
D) Mahmoud Darwish
D) Mahmoud Darwish
The current length of the Suez Canal is? Closest answer gets the points!
193 kilometers
What is the hot sauce/salsa usually had with Yemeni Mendi referred to or called in Yemen?
Sahaweq
Which country was the first to export coffee beans in large quantities to the West?
Yemen
Sudan has a diverse cultural heritage. What is the traditional Sudanese musical instrument, often used in folk music?
Tambour
Omani culture has a distinct form of poetry. What is the traditional Omani poetic form called?
Razfa