Does Your Knowledge Of Middle Eastern Cuisine Go Beyond Hummus? Find Out With Our Quiz!

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Fresh, nutritious, healthy, rich, and fragrant - it's not surprising that Middle Eastern cuisine's worldwide reputation has soared in the last decade. 
While you may be familiar with hummus and baba ghanoush, have you ever heard of torshi seer? 
The Middle East, which encompasses the enormous area east of the Mediterranean, is made up of almost 20 distinct nations - each with its own array of ingredients, influences, and methods. As a result, the term "Middle Eastern cuisine" refers to an enormous variety of dishes. 
Take our quiz to find out how many of them you know!

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Middle Eastern Cuisine Quiz Questions

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Question 1

With Sabra as a leading U.S. brand, what wildly popular Middle Eastern savory dip is prepared with mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic?

  • A
    Ful Medammes
  • B
    Hummus
  • C
    Tangy Red Pepper
  • D
    Baba Ghanoush

Question 2

One of Ottoman cuisine's most beloved desserts, what is this pastry dish consisting of crispy dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened syrup?

  • A
    Kataifi
  • B
    Baklava
  • C
    Kanafeh
  • D
    Sahlab

Question 3

A classic Middle Eastern dish, what is this deep-fried fritter made from chickpeas, fava beans - or both - and often served in a pita pocket?

  • A
    Kushari
  • B
    Fatta
  • C
    Falafel
  • D
    Kibbeh

Question 4

This Levantine salad is made from parsley, tomatoes, and onions, and in the Arab world is usually offered as part of a mezze plate. What is it called?

  • A
    Mujaddara
  • B
    Dolma
  • C
    Halva
  • D
    Tabbouleh

Question 5

Name this Levantine dish, comprised of thinly sliced meat stacked in a cone-shaped loaf.

  • A
    Challah
  • B
    Fasoulia
  • C
    Shawarma
  • D
    Freekeh

Question 6

Called "stuffed grape leaves" stateside, which dish belongs to an Ottoman cuisine family of stuffed dishes that may be served warm or cold?

  • A
    Borek
  • B
    Salep
  • C
    Pilaf
  • D
    Dolma

Question 7

This dish consists of a type of meatballs or meatloaf, and it's popular on the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East and the Balkans. What is this tasty item called?

  • A
    Kofta
  • B
    Ajvar
  • C
    Plejskavica
  • D
    Shopska

Question 8

Tahini is a popular Middle Eastern dip served alone or as a primary component of hummus, baba ghanoush, and halva. What is Tahini's main ingredient?

  • A
    Sesame seeds
  • B
    Chickpeas
  • C
    Pomegranate molasses
  • D
    Couscous

Question 9

Quite similar to shawarma, what is this Ottoman-style marinated chicken dish that subsequently became a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine?

  • A
    Basbousa
  • B
    Beef Kafta
  • C
    Shish taouk
  • D
    Beef Tartare

Question 10

This classic Middle Eastern dessert is shredded filo pastry or fine semolina dough that has been soaked in a sweet, sugar-based syrup and often topped with cheese or other ingredients. What is it called?

  • A
    Maamoul
  • B
    Ghraybeh
  • C
    Sahlab
  • D
    Kanafeh

Question 11

Considered the Middle Eastern version of a pizza, what popular Levantine food is made of flatbread topped with thyme, cheese, or minced beef?

  • A
    Kibbeh nayyeh
  • B
    Mujaddara
  • C
    Manakish
  • D
    Fattoush

Question 12

This semi-hard unripened cheese is produced from goat and sheep's milk, and is often linked with the island of Cyprus. Popular in Middle Eastern countries, what is it called?

  • A
    Kasseri
  • B
    Saganaki
  • C
    Feta
  • D
    Halloumi

Question 13

This appetizer of Lebanese origin is called Baba Ghanoush, and while it resembles hummus, it's made from what main ingredient mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, and a variety of spices?

  • A
    Kibbeh nayyeh
  • B
    Labneh
  • C
    Mutabal
  • D
    Baba Ghanoush

Question 14

What are these delicious Middle Eastern deep-fried dough pastries, that are drenched in syrup or honey and dusted with cinnamon or other spices?

  • A
    Aish El-Saraya
  • B
    Qatayef
  • C
    Lokma
  • D
    Basbousa

Question 15

Meaning "covered" in Arabic, what Mesopotamian meal made out of seasoned, grilled carp is considered the national dish of Iraq?

  • A
    Masgouf
  • B
    Kleicha
  • C
    Maqluba
  • D
    Tashreeb

Question 16

This Lebanese salad is prepared with toasted or fried khubz and various vegetables such as radishes and tomatoes. Name this staple of Beirut.

  • A
    Fattoush
  • B
    Tabbouleh
  • C
    Broken Wheat Salad
  • D
    Raheb

Question 17

With a name that sounds almost yogic, what is this classic Egyptian delicacy, often considered the country's national dish?

  • A
    Om Ali
  • B
    Kataifi
  • C
    Sahlab
  • D
    Mamaoul

Question 18

This popular cheese in Levantine cuisine is produced in Egypt by fermenting Areesh cheese. Name it.

  • A
    Makdous
  • B
    Muhammara
  • C
    Shanklish
  • D
    Mtabbal

Question 19

Name this traditional Arab dish of lamb with a fermented yogurt sauce, which is often served with rice or bulgur.

  • A
    Mansaf
  • B
    Luqmat al-qadi
  • C
    Kabsa
  • D
    Machbus

Question 20

Traditionally made in and served out of a large metal jug, this dish is a staple of many Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines. What is it called?

  • A
    Fatta
  • B
    Kushari
  • C
    Besarah
  • D
    Ful medames

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