History of the UAE

When was the UAE founded?

• December 2, 1971

• December 2, 1961

• January 2, 1971

• November 2, 1971

Who was the first President of the UAE?

• Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

• Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

• Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

What are the seven emirates of the UAE?

• Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah

• Mecca, Medina, Jeddah, Dammam, Tabuk, Al Khobar, Buraydah

• Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Ain

• Doha, Muscat, Manama, Kuwait City, Riyadh, Amman, Beirut

What is the significance of December 2nd in the history of the UAE?

• National Day of the United Arab Emirates

• Founding Day of the United Arab Emirates

• Constitution Day of the United Arab Emirates

• Independence Day of the United Arab Emirates

Who was the founder of Dubai?

• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

• Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

• Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

• Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum

What is the traditional clothing of the UAE called?

• dirndl and lederhosen

• kandura and abaya

• kimono and hanbok

• sari and dhoti

What is the national language of the UAE?

• Arabic

• Spanish

• French

• English

What is the currency of the UAE?

• Kuwaiti dinar

• United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)

• Saudi riyal

• Qatari riyal

What is the name of the famous cultural landmark in Abu Dhabi?

• Burj Khalifa

• Palm Jumeirah

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

• Petronas Towers

What is the importance of oil in the history of the UAE?

• The UAE has always been a wealthy country without relying on oil

• Oil has been a major source of revenue and has driven the country's economic growth, infrastructure development, and modernization.

• Oil has had no impact on the history of the UAE

• Oil has only caused negative effects on the economy and development of the UAE