Grade 5 Social Studies Quiz: UAE

What are the seven emirates of the UAE?

• Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman

• Riyadh, Mecca, Medina, Doha, Muscat, Manama, Kuwait City

• Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Cairo, Amman, Beirut, Damascus

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

Which body of water borders the UAE to the north?

• Red Sea

• Arabian Sea

• Persian Gulf

• Mediterranean Sea

Name the highest mountain in the UAE.

• Jebel Jais

• Dubai Creek

• Burj Khalifa

• Palm Jumeirah

In which year did the UAE gain independence from Britain?

• 1980

• 1999

• 1965

• 1971

Who is considered the founding father of the UAE?

• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

• Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum

• Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

• Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

What is the traditional clothing worn by men in the UAE called?

• Kimono

• Kandura

• Lederhosen

• Sari

What is the official language of the UAE?

• Arabic

• Mandarin

• French

• English

Who is the current ruler of Dubai?

• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

• Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

• Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi

• Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Which famous monument is located in Abu Dhabi and is the largest mosque in the country?

• Burj Khalifa

• Eiffel Tower

• Taj Mahal

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

What is the name of the iconic hotel located in Dubai known for its unique sail-shaped design?

• Eiffel Tower

• Empire State Building

• Taj Mahal

• Burj Al Arab