How much do you know about the United Arab Emirates?
1.
The United Arab Emirates shares a border with all of the following countries EXCEPT ...
a.
Saudi Arabia.
b.
Oman.
c.
Qatar.
d.
Yemen.
2.
The capital of the United Arab Emirates is ...
a.
Dubai.
b.
Abu Dhabi.
c.
Al Ain.
d.
Ar Ruways.
3.
The colors of the country flag are ...
a.
red, blue and green.
b.
red, blue, yellow and black.
c.
red, black, white and green.
d.
black, red, white and yellow.
4.
The United Arab Emirates was officially declared a nation in ...
a.
1958.
b.
1964.
c.
1968.
d.
1971.
5.
In 1981 the United Arab Emirates joined with other Arabian countries in ...
a.
declaring a political union.
b.
boycotting Western imports.
c.
forming the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
d.
granting Muslim women political independence.
6.
Within each of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates ...
a.
respective emirates have their own local government.
b.
the hereditary ruler is sovereign.
c.
there are no political parties or elections.
d.
all of the above.
7.
The official currency of the United Arab Emirates is the ...
a.
rand.
b.
dollar.
c.
dirham.
d.
guilder.
8.
The United Arab Emirates must import most items. However, it is self-sufficient in the production of ...
a.
fruit and tapioca.
b.
vegetables and dairy foods.
c.
rice and fish products.
d.
rice and vegetables.
9.
The population of the United Arab Emirates is approximately ...
a.
1.5 million.
b.
2.0 million.
c.
2.3 million.
d.
3.2 million.
10.
70% of the population of the United Arab Emirates are expatriates from other countries. This group, in order of population size, includes ...
a.
Indians, Iranians, other Arabs, Westerners.
b.
Africans, Indians, Westerners.
c.
Iranians, other Arabs, Indians.
d.
Westerners, Arabs, Iranians.
11.
The religion with the most adherents in the United Arab Emirates is ...
a.
Buddhism.
b.
Hinduism.
c.
Islam.
d.
none of the above.
12.
The adult literacy rate in the United Arab Emirates is ...
a.
99%.
b.
79%.
c.
64%.
d.
50%.
13.
On August 6th, the United Arab Emirates observes ...
a.
the first holy pilgrimage to Makkah.
b.
the birth of Muhammad.
c.
Shaikh Zayid's Ascendancy to the Throne.
d.
National Day.
14.
Kabsa
is ...
a.
a common dish of rice mixed with fish or meat.
b.
a barbecue which is, a popular weekend activity.
c.
a traditional Muslim dance.
d.
an elaborate ceremonial headdress.
15.
Traditional Arab houses ...
a.
are constructed from palm trunks, leaves, sea rocks and clay.
b.
stand close to each other symbolizing the close relations of an Arab commune.
c.
standardly have a large courtyard and may be adorned with huge wind towers.
d.
all of the above.
16.
The dominant national sports include ...
a.
rugby and cricket.
b.
soccer, camel racing and falconry.
c.
soccer and archery.
d.
fencing and martial arts.
17.
The official language of the United Arab Emirates is ...
a.
English.
b.
Persian.
c.
Arabic.
d.
Urdu.
18.
The
dishdasha
is ...
a.
a special shoe reserved for street walking.
b.
a white robe worn by Arab men.
c.
the standard form of greeting in Dubai.
d.
the type of bread broken during evening meals.
19.
The basic unit of society in the United Arab Emirates is ...
a.
the Council of Ministers.
b.
the extended family.
c.
the tribe.
d.
the local council.
20.
In the United Arab Emirates, the president ...
a.
is elected every four years in political elections.
b.
is appointed by the Council of Ministers.
c.
is elected by the Supreme Council of Rulers and serves as head of state.
d.
is elected by the Supreme Council of Rulers and serves as head of government.
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