Exploring the UAE Union

When was the UAE Union officially formed?

• December 2, 1971

• February 14, 1973

• January 1, 1972

• November 30, 1970

What is celebrated on December 2nd in the UAE?

• UAE Independence Day

• UAE Flag Day

• UAE Labor Day

• UAE National Day

Which seven emirates make up the UAE?

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

• Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Muscat, Manama, Riyadh, Sharjah

• Doha, Muscat, Manama, Riyadh, Jeddah, Beirut, Cairo

• Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Muscat, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah

Who was the first President of the UAE?

• Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

• Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

• Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

What significant event does UAE National Day commemorate?

• The signing of the UAE Constitution in 1971.

• The discovery of oil in the UAE in 1958.

• The establishment of the UAE as a republic in 1972.

• The unification of the seven emirates of the UAE on December 2, 1971.

Name one traditional Emirati dish that reflects the cultural heritage of the UAE.

• Shawarma

• Al Harees

• Sushi

• Biryani

What is the significance of the UAE's national anthem?

• The UAE's national anthem signifies national pride and unity.

• The UAE's national anthem is a historical document.

• The UAE's national anthem is used only during sports events.

• The UAE's national anthem is primarily a military march.

How does the UAE celebrate its National Day?

• The UAE celebrates its National Day by closing all public places and staying indoors.

• The UAE celebrates its National Day with a week-long silence and meditation.

• The UAE celebrates its National Day with fireworks, parades, cultural performances, and public gatherings.

• The UAE celebrates its National Day with snowball fights and ice skating.

What role did Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan play in the formation of the UAE?

• Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the founding father and first President of the UAE, instrumental in its formation and unification.

• Sheikh Zayed was the last ruler of the UAE.

• Sheikh Zayed was a military leader in the UAE.

• Sheikh Zayed was a prominent oil tycoon in the UAE.

What are some traditional crafts that are part of the UAE's cultural heritage?

• Some traditional crafts of the UAE include weaving (especially of palm fronds), pottery, metalwork, and dhow building.

• Wood carving

• Leather tanning

• Glassblowing