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Year 9 Term 2 MSCS assessment - Consultative governance in UAE

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is being described below and also pictured?

Traditionally a large, heavy goat-hair tent, it is where people sit at the same level to participate in discussions, decision-making, to entertain, to tell stories and to ask questions. It is the focal point for the community.

Type your answer - spelling counts!!

(a)  

2.

What is being described below and also shown in the picture?

A group of separate huts or rooms in which the Bedouin community once settled. They are made using palm leaves.

a)

Arish

b)

Hassir

c)

Majlis

d)

Shura

3.

Bedouin palm leaf houses differed depending on what region they were built in. Those built in areas prone to sandstorms had palm leaves woven in double layers - what was this called?

a)

Majlis

b)

Arish

c)

Hassir

d)

Shura

4.

What does the word 'Majlis' mean in Arabic?

a)

A place of stories

b)

A place of sitting

c)

A place of discussion

d)

A place of talking

5.

Look at the map of the UAE carefully. Which Emirate is coloured yellow?

a)

Abu Dhabi

b)

Dubai

c)

Ras Al Khaimah

d)

Ajman

6.

Look at the map of the UAE carefully. Which Emirate is coloured purple?

a)

Fujairah

b)

Sharjah

c)

Umm Al Quwain

d)

Ras Al Khaimah

7.

What term is being described here:

The process of making decisions by thinking about and discussing the issues

a)

Constitution

b)

Majlis

c)

Authoritarian

d)

Shura

8.

What does FNC stand for?

a)

Foundation National Council

b)

Federal National Council

c)

Fujairah National Committee

d)

Federal National Committee

9.

When was the first meeting of the FNC?

a)

September 1982

b)

February 1995

c)

February 1972

d)

April 1977

10.

Which of the following communication tips would help solve disputes/arguments?

a)

Look for areas you both agree

b)

Respond with questions so they know you are listening to them

c)

Take a time out if the discussion deteriorates

d)

All options are correct

11.

Which of these is an issue that the Federal National Council might make decisions about?

a)

Private school fees across the UAE

b)

The building of a new road in Dubai

c)

The use of a park in Sharjah

d)

Transport in Abu Dhabi

12.

Which of these is a valid reason why the UAE government uses "interactive smart government", such as social media and interactive apps? Select all correct options.

a)

To collect data quickly and efficiently

b)

To deliver services quickly and efficiently

c)

To annoy people

d)

To get important messages across to citizens and residents quickly

13.

Which of these is a negative of "smart governance" (government use of smart apps and social media)

a)

They are often quicker and more efficient than using paper

b)

They rely on people having access to wifi or data

c)

They allow government messages to be passed on quickly

d)

They promote events, initiatives and people

14.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Smart Majlis is an electronic platform where people can share ideas about how to improve and shape life in the UAE. Which of these was an idea submitted to the Smart Majlis?

a)

The Dog Daycare

b)

The Koala Clinic

c)

The Teddy Bear Hospital

d)

The Animal Advisory

15.

How many European states are in the European Union? Type your answer as a number only.

(a)  

16.

A European Citizen's Initiative has to be supported by ____ EU citizens, from at least ____ member states.

a)

1 million

7

b)

1 million

10

c)

100,000

27

d)

100,000

4

17.

Which of these is appointed by the ruler of each emirate to help him rule?

a)

Federal National Council

b)

Executive Council

c)

Assistant

d)

Vice ruler

18.

Who is the leader of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE?

a)

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

b)

Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi

c)

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

d)

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi

19.

Who is the leader of Dubai and current Vice President of the UAE?

a)

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

b)

Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi

c)

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

d)

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi