Teach Middle East Magazine Jan-Feb 2016 Issue 3 Volume 3 | Page 54

FUN HISTORY QUIZ C. HH Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan D. HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan This Month’s Quiz – UAE history on the go, how much do you know? The UAE is a relatively young country but has accomplished a lot in 44 years. This is a fun quiz to test your knowledge on some aspects of the UAE History. If your students are up to it, see how well they will do. No cheating! A. HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum B. HH Sheikh Dr Sultan 111 Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi C. HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan D. HH Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan 7. HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum became Ruler of Dubai on 8. The capital of the United Arab Emirates is 9. It is customary for Emirati men to greet each other with the KhashmMakh as a sign of their Bedouin identity, respect and pride. Answers | A. Al Ain City B. Abu Dhabi City C. Dubai 11. C 52 | Jan - Feb 2016 | 10. HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan was born in which city? 12. C A. HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum B. HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan A. True B. False 6. A 4. Who does this quote belong to: “A country’s greatest investment lies in building generations of educated and knowledgeable youth.” A. A sweet confectionary food B. A delicious fruit C. A refreshing juice D. A healthy warm beverage 7. A A. Noor Ali Rashid B. Ramesh Shukla C. Nasser Ali D. Saud Al Zarouni 15. In the UAE, luqeymat is 1. C 3. The Spirit of the Union photo was taken by A. Dubai B. Fujairah C. Ras Al Khaimah D. Abu Dhabi A. Jebel Jais B. Jebel Hafeet C. Rub’ Al Khali D. Dibba Al Hisn 2. A A. UAE, Jordan, Qatar B. UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia C. Jordan, Bahrain, Oman D. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman 14. What is the highest natural point in the UAE? 13. A 2. The Arabian Oryx is the national animal for A. January 4, 2006 B. February 11, 2006 C. September 8, 2006 D. February 1, 2006 14. A A. May 17, 1971 B. May 18, 1972 C. May 19, 1973 D. May 21, 1974 A. Raqs’ sha’ar B. Ayyala C. Yollah D. Ishi Biladi 8. D first 13. In the UAE, there is another name for the hair dance done by young girls at celebratory events. 3. B was A. Qasar Al Hosn B. Heritage House C. Qasr Al Muwaji D. Al Ain Palace Museum 15. C dirham 12. The name of the new museum celebrating the life and work of HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is 9. A 1. The UAE introduced on A. Abu Dhabi B. Dubai C. Sharjah D. Fujairah A. Abu Dhabi B. Sharjah C. Dubai D. Ajman 10. A Clue: Some of the answers that you seek may or may not have appeared in previous issues of Teach UAE Magazine! 6. In which Emirate is the UAE’s National Arch