Question 1

What is a common dish in Middle Eastern cuisine that's made from chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice?

Accepted Answer

Hummus

Question 2

Who is the first Emirati astronaut to descent to space from the Gulf?

Accepted Answer

Hazza al Mansouri

Question 3

Which Middle Eastern city is known for its bustling markets and historical sites, including the Al-Falahi Palace?

Accepted Answer

Cairo

Question 4

What is a common beverage enjoyed in the Middle East, often served with dates or other sweets?

Accepted Answer

Coffee

Question 5

What is the Middle East known as?

Accepted Answer

Crossroads of the World

Question 6

What is a popular Middle Eastern dessert made from layers of filo pastry, nuts, and syrup?

Accepted Answer

Baklava

Question 7

What is a common spice used in Middle Eastern cooking that adds a unique flavor to dishes?

Accepted Answer

Cardamom

Question 8

Which country is projected to have the least water supply by the year 2050?

Accepted Answer

Kuwait

Question 9

Which is the only country in the Middle East that is in Asia and Europe

Accepted Answer

Turkey

Question 10

What is the national animal in Jordan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar?

Accepted Answer

Oryx

Question 11

Which country is the popular street food in Middle East "Shawarma" originally from?

Accepted Answer

Turkey

Question 12

What is "labneh" in Middle Eastern cuisine?

Accepted Answer

A thick yogurt spread

Question 13

What is the name of the man-made island in Dubai shaped like a palm tree?

Accepted Answer

The Palm Jumeirah

Question 14

The Blue Mosque, a famous historical mosque with blue tiles is located in which city?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul

Question 15

Qatar’s waters have the second largest population of this marine mammal after Australia. But what is it called?

Accepted Answer

Dugong

Question 16

What is a traditional Kuwait dish made with rice, meat (lamb or chicken) and spices?

Accepted Answer

Machboos

Question 17

What is the name of the popular incense resin that Oman is famous for?

Accepted Answer

Frankincense

Question 18

What island group belonging to Yemen is known for its unique biodiversity and dragon blood trees?

Accepted Answer

Socotra Island

Question 19

Which International Event helped boost Brahrain's tourism and global recognition since 2004?

Accepted Answer

Formula 1 Grand Prix

Question 20

What is the name of the Saudi Festival that celebrates culture, arts and heritage annually?

Accepted Answer

Janadriyah Festival

Middle East Trivia: KNOW MORE ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST

2) Who is the first Emirati astronaut to descent to space from the Gulf?

3) Which Middle Eastern city is known for its bustling markets and historical sites, including the Al-Falahi Palace?

4) What is a common beverage enjoyed in the Middle East, often served with dates or other sweets?

5) What is the Middle East known as?

6) What is a popular Middle Eastern dessert made from layers of filo pastry, nuts, and syrup?

7) What is a common spice used in Middle Eastern cooking that adds a unique flavor to dishes?

8) Which country is projected to have the least water supply by the year 2050?

9) Which is the only country in the Middle East that is in Asia and Europe

10) What is the national animal in Jordan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar?

11) Which country is the popular street food in Middle East "Shawarma" originally from?

12) What is "labneh" in Middle Eastern cuisine?

13) What is the name of the man-made island in Dubai shaped like a palm tree?

14) The Blue Mosque, a famous historical mosque with blue tiles is located in which city?

15) Qatar’s waters have the second largest population of this marine mammal after Australia. But what is it called?

16) What is a traditional Kuwait dish made with rice, meat (lamb or chicken) and spices?

17) What is the name of the popular incense resin that Oman is famous for?

18) What island group belonging to Yemen is known for its unique biodiversity and dragon blood trees?

19) Which International Event helped boost Brahrain's tourism and global recognition since 2004?

20) What is the name of the Saudi Festival that celebrates culture, arts and heritage annually?