uae society Flashcards

1
Q

The United Arab Emirates maintained its first place amongthe Arab countries for the sixth consecutive year, according toWorldHappiness Report______

A

2020

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2
Q

During the Prophet (PBUH) days, the area that is now known
as the UAE was called ______ and _______

A

oman and bahrain

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3
Q

The _________ burned Khour Fakkan and destroyed it.

A

Portuguese

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4
Q

The Portuguese dominated the Arabian Gulf most of the ____th century.

A

16

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5
Q

The existence of the Portuguese in the region came to an end by the
_______ in ______AD

A

British 1766

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6
Q

Three famous tribes who formed the resistance include:

A

Nahyan,makhtoum,qaasimi

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7
Q

This power started to confront the British fleets and ships from their base in their
capital _______

A

ras al khaima

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8
Q

In _____, the British announced its decision to end the treaty relationships with the
seven Emirates.

A

1968

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9
Q

In _____, his Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan (may
Allah bless his soul) came to power in Abu Dhabi

A

1966

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10
Q

In 1968, Sheikh Zayed met with ________ in _______ in Abu Dhabi and discussed the idea of
the union.

A

Sheikh Rashid al
Makhtoum samha

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11
Q

Some Arab countries such as: _____, ______ and ________, were against the
union of the Emirates. They thought that the Emirates wanted to take
over the Arab region

A

syria,algeria,yemen

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12
Q

On _________ six of Gulf Emirate entered into a union called the
United Arab Emirates.

A

2nd december 1971

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13
Q

sheik Zayed bin sulatan al nayhan passed away in ______ his son sheikh _______ became ruler of Abu Dhabi.

A

2004 khalifa

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14
Q

______ member/s Supreme Council of Rulers

A

7

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15
Q

______ member Federal National Council

A

40

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16
Q

Over ______of
the world’s
population
lives within 8
hours flight
from
Dubai.

A

2/3

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17
Q

_____ lives
within 4 hrs

A

1/3

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18
Q

reason for Abu Dhabi name:

A

many antelopes lived
there.

19
Q

dubai ruler is

A

sheikh mohammed bin rashed al makhtoum

20
Q

Dubai’s old name is____

A

al wasl

21
Q

Sharjahs ruler:

A

sheikh sultan al Qasimi

22
Q

reason from sharjahs name:

A

its in the east

23
Q

Ajman ruler:

A

sheikh humaid bin rashed

24
Q

______ known as the smallest of 7 emirates

A

Ajman

25
Q

“mother of
war” or “the two powers”

A

umu al quwain.

26
Q

Ras Al Khaima was called _______ in the past.

A

jalfar

27
Q

Fujairah reason for its name:

A

because it has fountains and
valleys

28
Q

He ordered the planting of more than ___________ throughout
Abu Dhabi because he believed in the power of agriculture

A

140 million trees.

29
Q

Sheikh Khalifa launched 7 projects whose cost exceeded______ dirhams which contributed to achieving a qualitative leap in health
services at state level.

A

1.8 billion

30
Q

Abu Dhabi supports future sustainable energy for its next
generations like ________ and ________ , it was one of
Sheikh Khalifa’s achievements .

A

masdar city and noor Abu Dhabi

31
Q

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was born in _____ in _______

A

1918 al ain

32
Q

first crude cargo from Abu Dhabi,

A

1962

33
Q

in _______,The World Health Organization chose Dubai and Abu-
Dhabi to be among the top _____ health cities at the Arab and Middle
East.

A

1996 3

34
Q

______ number of government hospitals.

A

40

35
Q

UAE is the ______ in the Arab world in health care for the children.

A

8

36
Q

In _______ the satisfaction of people in the UAE in terms of
government services reached _____ on the American Customer
Satisfaction, which was the lowest when compared to other
sectors in the country.

A

2016 64

37
Q

The United Arab Emirates maintained its first place among the Arab
countries for the ______ consecutive year, according to World Happiness
Report _____

A

6 2020

38
Q

who carried on the
ropes and hoisted(lifted) the
divers from the sea floor

A

alciob

39
Q
A
40
Q

were the boys who accompanied
the ship to learn the craft and gain
experience. They also helped in
serving and preparing food.

A

al tiban

41
Q

captain, knows where the pearls are and knows secret of trade

A

Nokhatha

42
Q

Pearl divers made three main journeys between the _____ and
the ______ month each year

A

5,9

43
Q

the head collects money for social service

A

Al Taraz

44
Q
A