Sheikh Zayed and the UAE

When was HH Sheikh Zayed born?

• 1966

• 1895

• 1904

• 1918

To get an understanding of the people, when he was growing up, who would Sheikh Zayed visit?

• Fishermen

• Tribesmen

• Bedouins

• Penguins

When he became the ruler's representative, he ruled over 6 villages and a nearby desert region.

• True

• False

How many years prior to Sheikh Zayed becoming the ruler of Abu Dhabi was oil discovered?

• 40

• 30

• 20

• 23

When did Britain leave the gulf region?

• 1977

• 1968

• 1966

• 1930

• 250 B.C.E

Who wrote the constitution of UAE?

• The British

• Founding fathers

• Members of the Trucial states

• Americans

Which of the following did the constitution not mention?

• The organization of the Government

• The role of the Supreme Council

• How the President, Vice President, and Prime minister are elected

• The function of the Federal Judicial Authority

When was the temporary constitution made permanent?

• July, 1996

• December, 1971

• 31st of November, 1969, at 3am

• February, 1981

Which state is the capital of the federation?

• Dubai

• Abu Dhabi

• Al Ain

• Sharjah

Each emirate has 7 votes in the council.

• True

• False