7SS World Studies Ch 5.3-4 Review

What type of government does Saudi Arabia have?

• a constitutional monarchy

• an absolute monarchy

• a democratic republic

• a socialist republic

Answer explanation

Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy in which the king is in control of all aspects of government.

What royal decree discussed the line of royal succession and what would be the foundation for Saudi law?

• Basic Law of Succession

• King's Law of Government

• Decree of Government

• Basic Law of Government

Answer explanation

The Basic Law of Government outlined how the al Saud family would choose the next king. It also stated that Sharia Law would be the basis of Saudi law and government.

Women have always enjoyed the same rights as men in Saudi Arabia.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Saudi Arabia is a very conservative society that has often limited the rights and roles of women in the past. In recent years, Saudi women are gaining more rights and opportunities.

Saudi Citizens have always been able to participate extensively in their government.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

In an absolute monarchy, citizens are subject to the will of the king and have little say in the governing of their country. In recent years, Saudi citizens have been given more control of local governments, but overall they have limited say in governing the kingdom.

Sharia Law is based on...

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Democracy

Answer explanation

Sharia Law is based on the traditions of Islam and the values written in the Quran.

The Saudi economy relies on...

Answer explanation

Saudi Arabia has large oil reserves that have made the kingdom very wealthy.

What is the greatest concern for the Saudi economy?

• It is too dependent on oil and needs to diversify.

• It has been difficult for them to build a trade network with other countries.

• Inflation of the riyal is causing hardship for Saudis.

• The royal family refuses to use its oil wealth to help Saudi citizens.

Answer explanation

While oil has made Saudi Arabia very wealthy, there is concern that the kingdom is so dependent on this resource. The oil will run out one day or become less valuable as global markets turn to other energy sources.

The Saudi economy is mostly...

• command

• market

Answer explanation

While the Saudi government does regulate the economy, it is mostly a market economy.

When a government puts restrictions on trade with another country, this is called...

• diplomacy

• supply and demand

• an embargo

• free trade

Answer explanation

An example of this occurred in 1973 when Saudi Arabia and other OPEC countries stopped sales of oil to countries to supported Israel during the Arab-Israeli War.