Quiz on the Foundation of Modern Saudi Arabia

Who re-captured Riyadh in 1902AD?

• Al Rashid

• Abdul Aziz bin Saud

• Al-Hasa

• King of Hejaz

What title did Abdul Aziz bin Saud take in 1926AD?

• King of Nejd

• King of Qatif

• King of Riyadh

• King of Hejaz

In what year was the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia formed?

• 1926AD

• 1932AD

• 1938AD

• 1946AD

What significant resource was discovered in 1938AD?

• Oil

• Silver

• Gold

• Coal

When did development programs in Saudi Arabia begin?

• 1949AD

• 1946AD

• 1938AD

• 1939AD

What event delayed the development programs in Saudi Arabia?

• Military conquests

• Formation of the kingdom

• Second World War

• Discovery of oil

By what year was oil production in full swing?

• 1932AD

• 1938AD

• 1949AD

• 1946AD

What regions were unified to form Saudi Arabia?

• Nejd, Hejaz, Al Rashid

• Al-Hasa, Riyadh, Nejd

• Riyadh, Al Rashid, Qatif

• Al-Hasa, Qatif, Nejd, Hejaz

What age was Abdul Aziz bin Saud when he re-captured Riyadh?

• 20

• 26

• 35

• 30

What was the main economic benefit for Saudi Arabia after oil was discovered?

• Military power

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural development

• Political stability