MESA TRIVIA NIGHT QUESTIONS 23/01/2025

What are these pyramids called?

What does MESA stand for?

What do Arabs do when the bill comes?

What is the traditional Middle Eastern way of showing hospitality?

What popular Middle Eastern beverage is made by boiling tea leaves with milk and cardamom?

How many cities does Egypt have?

You’re an Arab girl in an Arab household. Your brother's curfew is 4am (sometimes later). When is your curfew?

Which language has the most borrowed words from Arabic?

Where does Knafeh Originate from?

What is Palestine's national dish?

Which Middle Eastern country uses the Rial as its currency?

Who was the top Arab singer of the 2023 Forbes list?

You’re invited out with an Arab, they say they’ll be there at 6. When do they show up?

What spice is often referred to as "red gold" and is commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking?

What do arabs do when you compliment an item of theirs?

Who sang the song “C’est la vie”?

What does Inshallah mean?

What is the oldest city in the Middle East?

Which Arab airport was named best airport in 2024?

Al-Khwarizmi, considered the "father of algebra," is credited with introducing the concept of zero to mathematics

What do Arabs do at the end of a gathering to signify it’s time to go home?

Which countries are known as Bilad Al-Sham?

What is the traditional Palestinian Dance called?

The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?

Which spice is used in a traditional Za'atar blend?

Which side of the family is usually the favorite side?

What is the main ingredient in falafel?

The Alhambra palace, known for its intricate Islamic architecture, is located in which modern-day country?

How old is Al-Aqsa Mosque?

Where was the first MESA event held?

What is this?

Which famous Arab singer was known as “The Star of the East”?

The Abbasid Caliphate established Baghdad as its capital. What was Baghdad’s original name before it was renamed?

What’s the Arabic word for “coffee”?

In which country is the ancient city of Jericho located?

How does an Arab mom apologize? 

Are you supposed to stay?

Your Middle Eastern grandparent gives you money (no occasion), how do you respond?

What is the national plant of Lebanon?

How many MESA members do we have this year?

What is the capital of Yemen?

What’s the polite way to decline a second serving of food at a Middle Eastern gathering?

What is the largest Middle eastern country by area?

Which Middle Eastern country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

Where do Middle Eastern parents get their news/information/updates/medical information from?

OK, no more 3zooma manners. What is the capital city of UAE?

What does the Arabic word "wasta" loosely translate to in English?

In Arab culture, which hand is considered impolite to eat with?

What is the Middle Eastern dessert “halva” typically made of?

What is this dessert called?

What's the BEST way to eat “knafeh”?

If an Arab offers you tea, how many times are you expected to refuse before accepting?

If kids under 12 eat for free, and you're 16, When the waiter asks how old you are, how old do you say?

The Middle Eastern game “Tawla” is more commonly known in English as what?

Which body of water separates Saudi Arabia and Africa?

What is the main ingredient in “Muhammara”?

Which of the following Middle Eastern is made from fermented milk?

Even though they brought out the second round, will they still fight you to stay?